Salary Negotiations During Job Interviews
When it comes to salary negotiations be honest with what you are looking for and don't shoot for the moon.
Where are my Experienced and Qualified Workers?
The market has shifted from "employer driven" to "candidate driven" making finding experienced and qualified workers harder and harder.
Challenges of Recruiting in the Manufacturing Industry
There are multiple challenges of recruiting in the manufacturing industry including communication, trust and being seen as a necessary evil.
Electric Vehicles Are The Wave Of The Future
The Electric vehicles manufacturing sector is rising as the federal government pushes to create a Zero Emission Vehicle Act by 2040.
Industry 4.0 - Is Manufacturing Medical Devices in Ontario The Future?
Ontario is rich with talent and technology. With vaccinations being rolled out within the next few weeks, one must ask why can't we manufacture our vaccines in Ontario? Our Premiere has made a push on Made-In-Canada vaccines however due to the pace in which vaccines need to be rolled out - the Federal Government has pushed back.
Should I Partner With A Recruiter?
Are you frustrated with the lack of suitable candidates provided by your internal Talent Acquisition team? Have you asked yourself, "Should I partner with a recruiter?"Here are the top 3 reasons why you should partner with a recruiter!
Self-Marketing As A Recruiter
Marketing is a craft in itself. Not everybody can be great marketers just like not everyone can be the greatest chef of all time. During pandemic times, candidates have to re-invent themselves and then tell everybody about it.
Should I Stay Or Should I Go? How To Handle A Counter Offer During The Pandemic
You are happily employed and enjoy working at your current company. You get approached by a recruiter and you get intrigued by a position a recruiter has presented you. You resign (hopefully gracefully) and you think the process is done. Not yet! 4 hours later, you get a call into your boss's office and when you sit down, you find out that the VP of Human Resources is sitting there with your boss. They say how valuable of an employee you really are and offer you a bump in pay.
Is Networking The Key To Finding a Job?
Is Networking The Key To Finding a Job? It depends on how you do it! Learn about traditional, online and referral networking to optimize your job search...
Why You Need To Be Recruiting For Manufacturing During A Pandemic
How is recruitment in the manufacturing industry doing right now? Here's why you need to be recruiting for manufacturing during a pandemic!
I Bought A Sailboat With A Stranger
Although this article isn't directly correlated with recruitment it provides a glimpse into who Brian Pho is, and the things he values in life. Some may consider understanding and prioritizing ones hobbies an important skill when acting as a recruiter between top talent and employers.
How to Conduct an Effective Job Search
Job searching is tough work. It requires time, energy and effort on the part of the candidate. There are different approaches when searching for a job. The most common these days is to look at the job boards on the internet for the most active job openings but it may not be the most effective way of finding the career position you really want.
How to Resign Gracefully
How to resign gracefully from a position after long years of service with an employer can be difficult. Recruiters tend to coach many passive candidates when they want to resign from a current employer. They know their employer is not going to take the news well. And, finding that replacement can be difficult. Especially if the person resigning is a star and key employee to the team.
Key Aspects of a Successful Business
When we look at a growing business, what are the key aspects which make it successful?
Discipline & Routine - Key Factors When Working From Home
With the evolution of smart phones, VOIP and internet technology, it is very easy for an employee to start working from home. This was not possible in the past, but with today's technology, there are more and more people starting to work exclusively from home offices.
How Working With a Manufacturing Recruiter Benefits Your Business
Working with a manufacturing recruiter (headhunter) can be an asset to your business. I have met many business owners and department heads who are absolutely scared of recruiters. Most of them had a bad experience with a recruiter in the past making them apprehensive or hesitant to work with a new recruiter.
Waiting on an Offer for That Dream Job - Don't Push it With Counter Offers
The recruitment process is a long cycle. Candidates have to realize that. The more senior the position, the longer the recruitment cycle.
Marketing Takes a Lot of Work But Should Not Be Ignored
I believe marketing your brand correctly is more important than the sales process itself, especially in the world or recruitment.