The HR Blog
The Best Resume Tips 2021
Landing that dream job can be a stressful process, especially with the tough competition existing in the current job market. But a good resume is a great way to set yourself apart and make a good first impression on the hiring manager. We’re here to give you some great tips and tricks that you can use to create that lasting first impression. Here we go!
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What is the Cost of a Bad Hire?
One of the costliest business decisions a company can make is hiring the wrong applicant. It’s one of the more unfortunate reality that a lot of businesses make similar mistakes, and more than 74% of employers agree that they have hired the wrong person for a role. The impact of a bad hire can not only impact a company financially, but the cost of a bad hire will also impact the company culture and team morale.
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Have You Been Online Networking All Wrong?
You’ve probably heard that networking is the cornerstone when it comes to building strong and valuable professional connections. And we bet you’ve attended tons of networking events or taken courses or attended workshops to improve your networking skills. But did you know that there’s a right and wrong way when it comes to online networking?
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10 Best Job Search Websites in Canada 2021
If you’ve been on the hunt for your dream job, we know you must have combed through a lot of job websites in Canada by now. Job searching can be a long and sometimes confusing process if you’re not sure where the best jobsites in Canada are. Not all job sites may work for your specific requirements, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the amount of information provided to you by these job sites. So, let us give you a few tips on where the best places to find a job in Canada are and guide you on how to go about finding a job in Canada.
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How to Improve Employee Mental Health
The workplace is where an employee spends most of their time, and it plays a vital role in nurturing positive mental health. The topic of mental health in the workplace and why it is so important, has always been somewhat of a sensitive and not often talked about topic. Due to the pandemic, many organizations are now working remotely, and many people are still getting used to not seeing or interacting with their colleagues in person, which can take a toll on their mental health.
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How to Generate Extra Income Through Refer HR
We all wish that we had a side hustle through which we can earn that little extra money don’t we? We know that you’re probably busy with your full-time commitments, but here’s a great and easy way to earn money online – start giving job referrals! And what better way to give job referrals while earning an extra income than through Refer HR!
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The Best Cover Letter Tips 2021
A cover letter is crucial to the job application process and is your first shot at creating a positive impression upon the hiring manager. Especially in this era of virtual interviews and onboarding, guess how much time it takes for a hiring manager to form a first impression of you? 7 seconds!
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How to Tell Someone They Didn't Get the Job
Being a hiring manager has its perks. You get to give some amazing hiring advice and talk to some interesting people during your interviews as a part of your job. But it also comes with its own set of challenges and one of the harder parts of the job is having to deliver bad news! This includes informing a hopeful candidate that they did not land the job of their dreams. Today we’d like to talk to you about how to tell someone that they didn’t get the job, and how to explain why you didn’t hire someone while still protecting the business and maintaining your own mental balance.
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How to Ask for a Job Referral
A job referral is one of the best ways to get a hiring manager to give your resume a closer look when you’re applying for a job. Building a strong professional and hiring network is vital when it comes to enhancing your career prospects if you’re a job seeker or an organization looking to hire new people. There are various ways in which you can ask for a job referral such as, signing up with a job referral site like Refer HR or creating an employee referral program within your organization.
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Tips for Working from Home
Since 2020, more and more people have been working from home, and while for some this was a positive change of pace, others were less prepared for this sudden change. We get it, we’ve also been adjusting to working from home, and it’s been a mixed bag so far! While we enjoy the freedom to sleep in and the joys of avoiding the morning traffic, we also miss our colleagues and the fun office banter. The work from home culture is increasingly becoming the norm in many companies and we want to ensure that we give you the best tips for working from home, so that you can make the most of this new normal.
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