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Job Search 101: How To Pass The Social Media Maturity Test
Posted on March 06, 2019
In a little over a decade, social media has dramatically changed our lives. While some people in the employment pool have grown up with it, others are less versed on the intricacies of the…
How To Streamline The Recruiting Process: A Guide For Hiring Managers
Posted on March 06, 2019
You want to fill a position and, ideally, you would like the best possible candidate as soon as possible. But what’s a reasonable timeline to expect for finding and hiring a qualified candidate?…
Get To Know Your MacDonald Search Group Consultant: Stuart Calvert
Posted on March 05, 2019
Stuart Calvert, Managing Director--Ontario Where are you from? I’m from a town called Preston in the north of England. Preston’s claim to fame is being a founding member of the Football League and…
11 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK IN AN INTERVIEW IF YOU REALLY WANT THE JOB
Posted on November 24, 2017
Successful interviews aren't just about having the right answers. They are about asking the right questions. As an interviewer, being asked good questions keeps me energized, engaged and interested…
Three Traits Recruiters Find Most Desirable In Face-to-Face Job Interviews
Posted on September 27, 2017
Three Traits Recruiters Find Most Desirable In Face-to-Face Job InterviewsRecruiters and hiring managers have always considered conversational skills an important trait in new hires, but a new survey…
ABC's of Resume Writing
Posted on June 15, 2017
With almost 20 years or recruiting and countless interviews, I have definitely seen my share of resumes. Some great and some not so great. I am often asked, “what makes a great resume?”. You would…
4 SIGNS THAT REFLECT YOU DON’T HAVE A HEALTHY WORK CULTURE
Posted on June 15, 2017
Healthy work culture is one of the most stressed aspects of building a great team in today’s scenario. In the words of Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com, “If you get the culture right, most of the other…
4 Things Great Bosses Say to a New Employee That Most Bosses Never Think to Say
Posted on June 14, 2017
Want a new employee to truly hit the ground running? Say these four things. You work hard to find, interview, and hire the right employees. They have great skills, great experience, and great…
How Can I Learn About A Company's Culture?
Posted on June 02, 2017
The answer to "How can I learn about a company's culture?" is "You can ask them about it." You can ask your prospective hiring manager almost anything, but most job-seekers don't dare! We say we…