Voters suggest cultivating networking, resume writing and interview skills A recent survey done by ResumeTarget.com on LinkedIn confirmed what entry-level professionals already know when looking for a job and going to job interviews: the biggest problem breaking into the market…
There’s a lot of saturation in the job market these days. The attention span of hiring managers has dropped from 20 seconds to around 9 seconds. As such it’s increasingly harder to get their attention – in a good way,…
I won’t spare you an intro…here is your no nonsense guide on how to maximize your Job Search in 2011. Have a Great Compelling Resume I know this seems like a given, but most people do not take the time…
You know that popular saying, “don’t judge a book by its cover?” In this case, that’s exactly what employers do when fishing for new talent. Resumes are the first thing employees see of your potential character. While this is true,…
On the surface, it may appear that job-searchers are struggling in their job hunt. But, as we approach the warm summer months, it looks like the job market is warming up too. I was exceptionally pleased when Statistics Canada released…
I once wrote that LinkedIn is when Facebook and Twitter meet for coffee. I explain LinkedIn to my clients and friends in one sentence: “LinkedIn is Facebook for Professionals only”. It’s a social networking tool designed specifically for business professionals,…
Have you ever had to leave your job for an interview at another company? It happens, and it’s a tricky situation to be in. You want to show up for the interview at the time your potential employer requests, but…
Just like your cover letter, resume and job interview, social networking sites have also become an important component in which employers base their decision to hire you or not. Preserve your professional image by always being cautious. For the very…
Of the many misconceptions job seekers have about job searching, one of the gravest errors is to stop searching during the holiday and New Year’s seasons. From the start of the holidays in Thanksgiving leading up to the Christmas season,…
As someone who has used these site’s to attract, qualify and hire talent. I can tell you that the talent pool in these job sites is tremendous. If you are a freelancer or contract worker then you are in luck,…
Amos Tayts is
the co-founder of
Toronto-based staffing and recruiting companies ResumeTarget and MedcareStaff. Amos has developed talent acquisition strategies for numerous Fortune 500 companies, including GE, IBM, Google, Microsoft, Siemens, and Toshiba.