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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Hiring Referrals

We hear it all the time, ‘It’s who you know’. When it comes to getting a job or hiring your next employee there seems to be nothing as powerful as a referral from a trusted source. Oftentimes, a referral is so influential it leads employers to overlook more qualified candidates in favour of the familiar ‘vetted’ choice.

Top Hiring and HR Trends to Watch in 2025

Heading into 2025, everyone’s trying to figure out what’s next, as they try to get started on the right foot. So, what can we expect moving forward? We’ve put together a list of some key hiring and HR trends to keep an eye on as we prepare for 2025.

How Long Should A Resume Be?

How Long Should A Resume Be?

If you’ve ever applied for a job you know how important it is to have a great resume. A resume is meant to showcase who you are, your qualifications for the job, and your accomplishments in previous positions. The catch? It’s supposed to do this in 1-2 pages. The general…

Everything You Need To Know About Staffing Agencies

Everything You Need To Know About Staffing Agencies

One of the most important elements of a company’s success is hiring the right people for the job. It also happens to be one of the most difficult and expensive tasks companies must complete. If done wrong, a bad hire can cost more than just the surface-level costs associated with…

Understanding Your Biases

Understanding Your Biases

“I’m not biased.” Yes, you are. Everyone is. That is human. Let me share some of my biases. I’m biased against Oilers fans, people who don’t like seafood, and drivers with bumper stickers. I’m also biased against women, people with disabilities and two ethnicities that I’m too ashamed to publicly…

How to Write a Cover Letter for a Receptionist Position

by | April 18, 2022 | Workplace & Career Insights | 0 Comments

A cover letter is an important document that is submitted during the job application process with your resume. Its main focus is to provide more in-depth information than the resume does, as the resume is more of a bird’s eye view of your past experience and skills. A cover letter goes into greater depth about your skills and qualifications and helps you to make clear why you are a good candidate for the position that you are applying for.
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How to Write a Cover Letter

by | April 18, 2022 | Workplace & Career Insights | 0 Comments

A cover letter is an important document that is submitted during the job application process with your resume. Its main focus is to provide more in-depth information than the resume does, as the resume is more of a bird’s eye view of your past experience and skills. A cover letter goes into greater depth about your skills and qualifications and helps you to make clear why you are a good candidate for the position that you are applying for.
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Second Interview Tips

by | March 21, 2022 | Workplace & Career Insights | 0 Comments

Second Interview Tips When you get a second job interview, you may be equal parts excited– after all, that’s one step closer to an offer!-- and...
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