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Transparency key to recruiting top talent, LinkedIn survey finds

LinkedIn Corp. has good news for recruiters in its latest annual Talent Trends report: 90 per cent of working professionals are open to hearing about new job opportunities. Before applying, however, candidates will

Published on: June 27th, 2016 Eric Emin Wood @ericewood

Rolotune launches social network for privacy-conscious job seekers

If you’ve ever looked for a new job online, you’ve probably heard LinkedIn is one of the best places to go hunting. Still, there’s always the concern your boss might see you’ve been

Published on: August 28th, 2014 Candice So @candice_so

Klick attracting hires with perks, ice cream, and experiential marketing

Toronto-based company Klick Health is launching a recruiting campaign that will give prospective candidates some of its company perks – like dinner delivered to the door, for example. Starting today, the health and

Published on: July 21st, 2014 Candice So @candice_so

Ceridian launches new offering for recruiters, hirers, and job seekers

Ceridian Corp. has launched a new offering for recruiters and human resources managers, allowing them to identify their staffing needs, create job postings, find candidates, and get people hired. Branded as Dayforce Recruiting,

Published on: May 21st, 2014 Candice So @candice_so

Job hunting with your smartphone

Several free applications make it possible to search various jobs databases while on the go. We took a look at what users had to say about smartphone jobs apps at Appitalism.com and other

Published on: September 13th, 2011 James Eckle @itbusinessca

5 tips to make your CSO resume shine

The current challenges in today's job market didn't stop Phillip Mahan from bouncing back quickly after a setback. Mahan was laid off from his position as manager of information security and risk management

Published on: December 23rd, 2010 Joan Goodchild @itbusinessca

Tech tips n’ tricks for new grads venturing into the ‘real world’

After approximately four years of lectures, exams, essays, and a thesis that never seemed to end, you've just received a diploma from someone in a robe and been ceremoniously kicked off campus.You're leaving

Published on: June 21st, 2010 Rachel Sadon @itbusinessca

Blog, brag and boost your career with self-promotion

Self-praise is at best unbecoming, and at worst a sin. "We're told by our families, our teachers that nobody likes a braggart," says Peggy Klaus, workplace communication expert and author of BRAG! The

Published on: May 24th, 2010 Stephanie Overby @itbusinessca

LinkedIn premium account puts job seekers at top of hiring list

LinkedIn announced this week a new paid account exclusively for job seekers called the Job Seeker Premium Account. The upgrade, LinkedIn says, is intended to help LinkedIn members stand out from the crowd,

Published on: April 22nd, 2010 Kristin Burnham @itbusinessca

Wanted Canadian ops chief for LinkedIn

If you've been putting it off, this might be the perfect time to update your LinkedIn profile. The world's hottest professional social networking site is expanding its Canadian operations and is in the

Published on: March 31st, 2010 Nestor Arellano @itbusinessca

How to detect bogus job references

There have always been unethical and/or desperate job hunters out there who have used a friend or relative as a reference in order to up the chances of landing a position. Providing a

Published on: March 9th, 2010 Joan Goodchild @itbusinessca

6 ‘personal branding’ mistakes job seekers should never make

In 2009, personal branding became the buzzword of choice for job seekers and career coaches alike, and for good reason. When done right, personal branding-the act of identifying and communicating your unique value

Published on: January 18th, 2010 Meridith Levinson @itbusinessca

Man lands job with single tweet

As tweeters go Hal Thomas is definitely no twit. At a time when more than 15 million people are unemployed across America and job hunters are often advised to “send out hundreds” of

Published on: December 21st, 2009 Nestor Arellano @itbusinessca

Smart networking can help you find the job you want

When Wade Vann, former CIO at Simmons Bedding Co., was laid off in the summer of 2008, it was naturally a difficult time. "When you've been working 60 to 70 hours a week

Published on: August 25th, 2009 Mary Brandel @itbusinessca

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