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I have been in your shoes; I understand how frustrating it is when you put hours into creating a resume and cover letter, interviewing with the company and getting excited about the role, only to hear NOTHING in response. On the other hand, as an HR professional who does a great deal of recruiting, I’ve…

Sponsoring a student group, co-op program, or career centre event is a fantastic opportunity to engage with up-and-coming professionals and enhance your company brand or employer profile with a key demographic. There are many types of events allowing for plenty of opportunities to select something relevant to your goals, organization, and budget. Here are some…

“What are your earnings expectations” …*awkward silence*… This interview question is uncomfortable for many candidates. You don’t want to put yourself in a poor position when it comes to negotiation later on in the process, but you don’t want to price yourself too high and put yourself out of the running. What are interviewers looking…

Drafting a compelling job posting is one of the first and most important parts of the recruitment process. A job posting is posted internally/externally and provided to candidates but it can also be considered the “first line of defense” for bringing in the right people and filtering out the wrong. Getting the right people into…

Have you ever looked back and realized you were in right place at the right time because of a specific decision and something good came of it? Think about that situation and the strategy or end goal involved with your choice.  There are times in your career where one intentionally planned event or decision can…

So far in the Acuity Job Search Tips Series, we have discussed resumes and the job search process. In this post we plan to discuss some of the faux pas we as recruitment professionals see most often in the interviewing process and how you can avoid them! The Interview: Acuity Tips #6 – 10 Interviews…

In the last post we discussed the benefits to spending some extra time on your resume to help you stand out. In this post we will tackle the job search process and some common challenges that recruiters often see. Job Search: Acuity Tips #4 & 5 Job searching has evolved beyond using the newspaper or…