How to appeal to candidates in today’s job market
How to appeal to candidates in today’s job market The candidate market has changed a lot in the past 3 years. More people are looking for remote work after being forced to work from home during the pandemic and realizing how well it worked for them and in most cases allowed them to […]
What to look for when reading a job posting
What to look for when reading a job posting Reading through an entire job posting can save you a lot of time and effort! Job searching can feel like a job on its own and if you don’t take the time to read carefully, you could miss out on important details that could influence […]
Job Offer Negotiations
Job Offer Negotiations So, you got the job offer but it wasn’t quite what you were hoping for. Now what? 1. Be familiar with industry salary trends Research the going rate for the position and see if there is high competition for jobs in that field. Take into consideration the years of experience you […]
7 Tips for Acing Your Video Interview
7 Tips for Acing Your Video Interview With social distancing still in our future due to the COVID-19 pandemic, video interviews will continue to be a big part of the job search process in the months ahead. Even post-pandemic, we predict that they will be used more frequently since many companies have realized they are […]
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Completing Effective Reference Checks
Four important steps to completing an effective reference check Just how important is it to complete job references? For the majority of employers, it’s a crucial final step in the hiring process that confirms – or calls into question – your impressions of the potential employee. In some cases, it can even be the deciding […]
Attracting Top Talent in a Job Interview
How companies attract top talent during an interview With more open positions than qualified candidates, hiring companies need to work harder than ever before. When one thinks of job interviews, most people envision a candidate trying their best to impress a prospective employer. But recent shifts in the Canadian economy have turned the tables. A […]
How to Attract and Retain Top Talent
How to attract and retain top talent in Ottawa’s hot job market With unemployment at its lowest in more than a decade, local employers are applying innovative strategies to engage their top staff. Ottawa’s hot economy continues to add jobs month after month, leading to the region’s tightest labour market in a generation. Statistics Canada […]
6 Reasons to Call a Recruiter
On the job hunt? Here are six reasons to call a recruiter: Local firm Stevenson & White weighs in on the benefits they provide to candidates Most professionals know first-hand that conducting a job search on one’s own is time consuming and can feel like taking shots in the dark. While the promise of a […]
The Top Four Myths About Recruiters
The top four myths about recruiters: Stevenson & White debunks some of the stereotypes around ‘head hunters’ Recruiter. For some professionals, it can be a dirty word. Despite providing a valuable service, the recruitment industry is occasionally overshadowed by negative stereotypes and a misunderstanding of how the process works. But many of those misperceptions unravel […]