Why Soft Skills Matter Just as Much as Technical Ability
When reviewing job applications, many employers are strategic: they outline a range of “hard skills” or technical abilities that set a candidate apart. Yet, savvy employers also include a different set of qualifications that may appear simple at first glance: “soft skills”. These are the abilities that can truly make or break a great employee. But what are soft skills? […]
Working with a Recruitment Agency as a Candidate
Navigating the current job market isn’t easy; even if you have a well-developed skillset, you may be missing the 5-10 years of experience companies are looking for. You may not have the right connections, or you may face stiff competition. But you aren’t alone. Recruitment agencies are industry experts in connecting businesses and talent. If you need help finding […]
Upskilling vs. Reskilling: When to Develop Existing Skills or Learn New Ones
Advancing your skills is a part of any fruitful career; plainly put, you need to continue to grow in your role and expand your knowledge beyond what you learned in previous jobs or school. But when do you choose to enhance your existing skills or develop new ones? It depends on the approach. Upskilling refers […]
Hire to High-Performer: Setting New Hires Up for Maximum Success
Everyone in business wants their team to consist of high-performers; however, crafting a team consisting of the top echelon of talent isn’t an easy feat. Rather than simply trying to hire the best, what if you could “handcraft” the best? There are many reasons why a business may opt to train new hires to make […]
Retention-Focused Hiring: How Prioritizing a Long-Term Fit is a Game Changer
Retention-focused hiring has experienced a resurgence in recent years due to several factors affecting the workforce. The days of simply hiring to fill vacancies and choosing employees based on tangible experience and skills alone are slowly coming to an end. This change has been driven by top talent and hires who don’t fit the company […]