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Here are some events from KW east to Toronto that I think you may enjoy! Drop me a line if you want me to post your event: jenna@laudi.com Waterloo Women in Technology – Tapping into Technology HR Tuesday May 1st from 7pm-9pm @ The Tannery Event Center 151 Charles Street West, Kitchener You will have… read more
RSA Animate – Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us
April 19th, 2012 | Career Success | Posted by: Dennis Lagman
Check out this lively RSAnimate, adapted from Dan Pink’s talk at the RSA. The video illustrates the hidden truths behind what really motivates us at home and in the workplace.
Here are a few tech industry events that I thought may be of interest to our RC readers! If there’s anything you want me to add, drop me a note at jenna@laudi.com Startup Drinks Hamilton 7 April 12th @ 6pm The Winking Judge – 25 Augusta Street in Hamilton StartupDrinks Hamilton is a monthly presentation-free and sponsorship-free networking event for… read more
Get Employee Referral Results Without the Referral
April 2nd, 2012 | Employer Tips | Posted by: Kristina McDougall
Employee referrals are arguably the most effective way for companies today to recruit. Here are the stats:
#1 in quality of applicants
#1 best source of above average applicants
#1 in retention within the 1st year and beyond
What can we learn from the success of referrals to make all of our recruiting efforts better?
Here’s a list of some cool tech events happening this month in Toronto, Oakville, Kitchener and Guelph. If there’s something you’d like to add for this month, drop me a message at jenna@laudi.com and I’ll be sure to add your event to the list!
As a recruiter, I see more employment offers in a few months than most people will see in their lifetime – and I’ve seen it all! Whether you’re senior or junior, an executive or an administrator, how you evaluate a job offer is critical: it is not just about the money. Once you decide that… read more
What you have to understand – as a young student about to struggle for your first real job: Employers are in the midst of an all out panic attack. And it’s your fault. Really. The bond between an employer and employee can run very deep. It is a very reciprocal relationship: you get what you… read more
In our last installment of “Where Are They Now?” Red Canary got eco-friendly with two of the green start-ups we had profiled in the past. This week we’re looking back at two businesses dedicated to improving global issues; Exit West & TakingITGlobal. Both charitable organizations help support international development, focusing on different demographics. We’re checking… read more
Is Your LinkedIn Photo Revealing More Than Just Your… Assets?
February 1st, 2012 | Social Media | Posted by: Cory Woods
Something seems different over on LinkedIn. There is an increasing number of profile pictures popping up that blur the line between professional headshots and shameless self-promotion. We’re seeing more skin, make-up and provocative poses than ever before.
Landing Your First REAL Job – The Right Way
January 25th, 2012 | Job Hunting | Posted by: Anja Milenkovic
Finding your way to your first job as a new grad is no easy task. There are tons of articles that try and list 5-10 “easy steps” toward getting your first job but I’m not going to be one of those people. Landing your first job is no simple task and it is almost impossible… read more