Top Mistakes Employers Make When Interviewing Skilled Trades Candidates

Even if you’ve been a leader in your industry, you may have outdated ideas or gaps in your experience that need to be addressed. Being a desirable professional means always updating your skills and knowledge, while also learning how to identify skilled trades candidates.   Knowing the value of a potential employee is essential when trying to fill key roles […]

5 Interview Questions Every Candidate Should Be Prepared to Answer

When you walk into an interview, you need to be prepared to answer certain questions and answer them well. Some of these questions seem simple, but the way you answer them will make or break an interview. They may be about you directly, your personal goals, salary expectations, and why you want to work for the chosen employer. In […]

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 […]