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Social Recruiting

October 11th, 2023

Side Hustles: Balancing Passion with Profession

Side Hustles: Balancing Passion with Profession

The modern world is buzzing with multitaskers. Among the most fascinating multitasking journeys is that of juggling a regular job with a side hustle. Side hustles are no longer just for extra cash; they’ve become outlets for passion. Wondering how to maintain this balancing act? Let’s uncover some insights. Why Have a Side Hustle? At […]

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August 29th, 2022

5 Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace

5 Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace

Hiring a diverse group of people is optional for employers in Canada. However, plenty of governments all over the world have started making it mandatory. In addition to this being a step in ensuring employment for people who might not be considered due to prejudice, companies also tend to go for diversity to represent their […]

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May 16th, 2022

Six Skills for Personal and Professional Growth

Six Skills for Personal and Professional Growth

We all need some skills if we want to grow in our personal and professional lives. Sometimes, having some of these personal skills helps our professional life and vice versa. Let’s look at the six skills you should have before you begin your job hunt.  6 Skills for Personal and Professional Growth 1. Time management […]

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May 27th, 2020

What Are Career Fairs: Are They Worth It?

What Are Career Fairs Are They Worth It

In the realm of professional respect, career fairs are an underdog. Often portrayed as annoying obligations, career fairs may in fact be just what you need to boost your career opportunities, or hire a new star employee, or be yet another disappointment. Read on to find out how career fairs can help or harm you. […]

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October 6th, 2015

Short Staffed? There’s an App for That

Short Staffed? There's an App for That

Whether you are managing employees, looking to hire or still trying to get your head around complex employment laws, as an HR manager, the hiring process can overwhelm even the most organized of us… Short staffed? There’s an app for that Here we review 10 HR apps for transforming stressed managers into weapon-savvy productivity ninjas […]

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September 4th, 2014

How to Bring Your Recruiting into the Future

Bring your recruiting into the future

New technologies are changing the rules of the war for talent. Competitors are targeting your candidate pool. On a global scale, with multiple networks, and innovative tactics based on big data. Resistance to adopting these technologies is futile. But, why resist? The future of recruiting is both social and automated, and these two trends will make […]

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April 17th, 2014

3 Reasons Your Employee Culture Must Get Social

3 Reasons Your Employee Culture Must Get Social

What if you made your employees an active part of your hiring process? What if you gave them the chance to participate in, and expand your social strategy? What if you could inspire them to become social media brand ambassadors for your organization? Social media is made powerful by people. The more people spreading your […]

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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 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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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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