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BCjobs Blog

March 19th, 2014

Boost Your Hiring Success with this Effective Combination

Boost Your Hiring Success

Referrals bring in the best employees. They have higher retention rates, perform better, and are more likely to fit with your company culture. This is old news… But did you know that all of this can also be said about social recruiting? Recruiters are now reporting that social media comes in just below referrals as […]

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March 13th, 2014

Recruiting Is Broken: 5 Ways To Fix It

5 Ways To Fix It

  The hiring process is flawed. Don’t believe me? Just ask Leadership IQ who recently reported that: “Almost half of all hires fail within the first 18 months on the job” Across the board, the number one problem many companies face is hiring qualified employees who fit. Whether it’s a huge retail chain, or a […]

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March 6th, 2014

Social Media and Job Boards: A Perfect Match!

Social Media and Job Boards: A Perfect Match!

Companies who use social media, as well as job boards for their recruiting, see an increase in candidate quantity by around 50%. They also see a significant increase in quality of hire, and a decrease in time to hire! Sharing the jobs you post to social networks is one of the best ways you can […]

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March 4th, 2014

Should You Put Hobbies on Your Resume?

Should You Put Hobbies on Your Resume?

Job seekers often wonder if they should include hobbies and interests on their resumes. Some people say these details help break the ice at an interview and make the job seeker stand out.

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February 27th, 2014

3 Essentials of Facebook Recruiting Strategy

3 Essentials of Facebook Recruiting Strategy

Facebook is an incredibly useful hiring tool. Not only does it have a massive user base, but Facebook also provides a wealth of sourcing and recruitment friendly tools such as graph search, and targeted ads. “84% of job seekers have a Facebook profile” This is why so many employers are flocking to the social network […]

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February 20th, 2014

3 Effective Ways to Recruit Millennials

3 Effective Ways to Recruit Millennials

Millennials currently make up around 36% of the workforce, and as the baby boomer population retires in greater numbers, that percentage will just keep getting higher. The shift towards a labor market comprised of younger candidates requires a shift in recruiting strategy. This generation of candidate has very different expectations of their potential employer than […]

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January 26th, 2014

Why Creating Fair Salary Structures is Important for Your Organization

Why Creating Fair Salary Structures is Important for Your Organization

An organization needs talented and skilled individuals to build a successful business. Because these talented people are highly sought after, an attractive pay structure is often the key to bringing the best candidates on board. Studies have shown that a fair compensation system is among one of the most effective ways in retaining and motivating employees.

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December 2nd, 2013

Pre-screening Job Applicants

Pre-screening Job Applicants

Pre-screening job applicants allows employers to narrow down the pool of applicants to those who are the best fit for the position—without spending hours doing in-depth interviews.

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December 1st, 2013

Careers in the Mining Industry

Careers in the Mining Industry

Mining is an incredibly diverse sector, with more than 120 occupations ranging from skilled trades to high tech professionals.

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November 1st, 2013

BC Jobs is Pleased to Announce Full Mobile Optimization!

BC Jobs Full Mobile

BC Jobs is now mobile! Why is this so important? Well, Jobvite’s 2013 social recruiting survey reported over 1 billion job applications from mobile in the U.S. alone. Over 60% of job seekers use mobile devices to hunt for work, and that number just keeps growing. Recruiting is mobile. This is why we made it […]

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