In the competitive landscape of job hunting, securing an interview is a significant achievement. However, the real challenge lies in making a lasting impression once you’re face-to-face with a potential employer. Here are some crucial job interview ‘must-dos’ that can tip the scales in your favour. 1. Dress for Success First impressions matter, and your…
In the constantly changing landscape of talent acquisition, businesses face the challenge of attracting and retaining top-quality job candidates. As organizations navigate this changing environment, the role of professional recruiters has become increasingly vital. Here are compelling reasons why engaging the services of a professional recruiter is a strong strategic move for your company: 1….
Here’s a question for you. Which questions should you ask a recruiter? While job hunting, the importance knowing which questions to ask a recruiter is important. As a professional recruiter at Sourcing People, I understand that candidates who actively engage with recruiters or interviewers, prior to as well as in the interview, leave a lasting…
Modern Recruitment and Selection Strategies Employee recruitment is fast paced. In order to keep up, modern recruitment and selection strategies have become important for organizations seeking to stay ahead. Accordingly, you will find below a list of innovative approaches designed to attract and retain top-tier talent. Particularly, these strategies help us connect good people to…
Job advertisements can very easily get lost amongst all the others that are listed. What employers need are attention-grabbing job advertisements that attract candidates. In order to attract quality candidates, job advertisements must go beyond the traditional list of job duties and educational requirements to grab the attention of job seekers. For the most part,…
A résumé is the first impression you give a hiring manager. In order for a them to have a thorough look at your résumé, it must stand out. In light of this, here are four tips to ensure your résumé stands out: Tailor your résumé Make your résumé concise Use clickable links Ensure your résumé…
Finding quality candidates in today’s labour market is more difficult than ever. What you need are company values that attract quality job applicants. In other words, an edge that sets you apart from all of the other companies that are seeking the same workers that you are. To gain this edge, employers must understand and…
“My word is my bond.” “Love and light!” “I eat my competition for breakfast.” Recognizing the importance of your brand is paramount to lifelong success. The type of person you choose to be is reflected in the decisions and actions you make every day. Your professional and personal brand is what people think and say…
“Remember that a person’s name is to that person, the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” – Dale Carnegie Names matter My name matters to me; I am Leanne. Leanne Matthes is the only name I use professionally. It was recently brought to my attention that there is a level of distrust with regard…
When we present a resume, we do it with three main goals – to get noticed, to be recognized for the value you can bring to the role, and to be remembered. My recommendations have these goals in mind. A Google search for “simple resume templates” will generate a few options of formats you can…
When acting as the professional recruiter for an organization, one of the most challenging steps in the recruitment process can be determining what attributes the candidate must possess to fit with the employer’s company culture. The employer knows they need help and that they need someone to complete work, but they are often unsure exactly…
It’s important that you portray a positive personal brand during your interview. You need to demonstrate that you can be the professional person they want in that role; you need to show them that you’re a reliable person – someone they want on their team! When preparing for an interview there are a few pieces…
It’s important that you’re mentally and emotionally ready for an interview. The saying goes that you can only make one first impression, so let’s make sure that you’re in the best frame of mind to represent yourself well. Save the job postings that you apply to so you can review it prior to your interview….
As a recruiter, I get a lot of questions about how to prepare for an interview, as is expected! And because there are so many pieces to consider before meeting with your next boss for the first time, I’ve created a series of blogs on this topic. With more and more emphasis being made on…