With the growth of the on-demand economy, people are showing an increasing interest in contract positions to kickstart their careers. Moving from one contract to another, within or across various industries, is being seen as a viable option to gain relevant work experience. While the benefits of a regular job can never be overstated, contractual…
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Temporary jobs, often known in the industry as temping work, have fast emerged as a viable employment option for both employers and employees. While recruiters can evaluate candidate suitability for various job roles, those seeking temping opportunities get to work for an employer of repute. This acts as a very good selling point for both…
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Everyone in the world of tech seems to be talking about big data. But what exactly is big data, and why is it useful to businesses? In today’s world of information overload, it is imperative that businesses analyze extremely large data sets (big data) to extrapolate patterns, trends, and correlations to predict future performance and…
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With the advent of new tools and technologies, the recruiting process is becoming faster and more efficient than ever before. Here’s a list of four tools we think have the potential to change the way today’s recruiters and HR personnel work. 1. Applicant tracking system (ATS) A must-have in any modern recruiters’ armory, the new…
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This is the second and final part of our series on how to write a better resume. Our previous blog discussed using correct punctuation and the active voice, as well as not using adjectives and adverbs indiscriminately. In this post, we present some more basic, but oft ignored, tips for good resume writing. 4. Spell…
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Earlier we shared with you some of our favorite interview tips. We’d now like to take a step back and discuss how to write that winning resume which can help you land your next interview. Regardless of whether you’re just starting your career or you’ve grown into a seasoned professional, the importance of having a…
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Recruitment marketing is not a new term in human resource (HR) management. It is the tactics and strategy used by a company to source, manage, and train passive talent before they apply for a job. Take the marketing route to passive talent acquisition. Professional recruiters of today think like marketers and consider potential candidates as…
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With the first International Day of Sign Languages coming up on September 23, it is worth recapping Starbucks’ plan to open a new sign-language store in Washington, D.C. next month. It will be the company’s first disability-friendly coffee shop in the US, following the successful inauguration of their first-ever Signing Store in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia…
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Money and other perks surely bring people to work, but what does it actually take to have people show up fully charged every day and do a fantastic job? Recently we went around the room at our Somerset office and asked our fabulous employees who voluntarily go above and beyond their “official” job responsibilities to…
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Today is Veterans Day. It’s a time to remember and honor the service and sacrifice of those who for years have protected the American dream and way of life. Earlier we wrote a blog that touched upon the benefits of hiring veterans for contingent and permanent positions. Now we’ve made a fair bit of progress…
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