When it comes to buzzwords in IT project management, none have resonated as strongly as the phrase Agile Project Management. This variety of management features dedicated roles that are focused on fewer projects in order to increase speed, flexibility, and continuous improvement. Several sprints, or short 2-4 week increments of rapid product development, are…

Starting a new business is never easy, and choosing to put someone on payroll can be a huge decision. With a startup every penny, every meeting, released product, or marketing campaign is crucial, and you can’t risk hiring someone who lets you down. Fortunately, there are some tips available to ensure you find and hire the best person, every time.

1. Be Accurate and Persistent

Don’t wait until you realize you need someone to start working right now, instead keep your presence…

MYTHS CAN BECOME REALITY

As a Search Firm Owner I understand the less than stellar reputation that the headhunting industry has earned over the years due to a few bad apples. Some of it has been rightly earned but much of it is myth that has been built up over the years. I truly believe that most recruiters are…

You want to take a step forward in your career path. You are looking for a piece of advice that would help you reach your desired goal. You trust the internet for giving you easy and smart ways that push you forward.

You often sought a career advice when you are not sure which way to turn. There will be a number of people ready to lend you ears and give you guidance about which way to go and what your course of action should be.

But, if you spend too much time on the internet…

So you’ve got a position you’re recruiting for? There are several Recruitment Solutions available in order to fill your position, and this handy little guide should be able to help you to decide in Flat Fee Recruitment is the best option for you.

Flat Fee Recruitment is a combination of the best parts of traditional Recruitment Agencies and Job Board Advertising. You get an Account Manager who will handle your campaign and the wide coverage of…

Businesses often have to make a difficult choice when it comes to developing custom apps or custom websites. The market is flooded with excellent resources and experienced development companies making it challenging to pick and choose. For short to mid-term projects, it is often tempting to hire a freelance developer. But it is equally helpful if you partner with an agency that provides dedicated resources.



What are the differences between outsourcing developers from a…

The gig economy is here to stay.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has announced they will recommence gathering data on contingent workers starting May 2017, after a hiatus of over a decade.

Mobile platform ShiftGig recently raised another $20 million to scale up its marketplace for workers to pick up shifts at local businesses.

Fabrice Grinda, the co-founder of one of Shiftgig’s investors, FJ Labs, told TechCrunch that Shiftgig was…

This is the day 1 anonymous tracks. These included; Connecting the Dots by Randy Bailey and Drip Sourcing by Jim Schnyder.

First up Connecting the Dots by Randy Bailey, Think of this as your crash course in how to follow the bread crumbs to find what you want. Example you found a profile on Linkedin (LI). However there is no contact info and…

10 years ago Douglas Jackson was born, what a ride it has been.

We are so proud of the growth and development of the business, over what has been a challenging economic backdrop and a constantly changing customer landscape.

The recruitment industry has changed substantially in the last 10 years and Douglas Jackson continues to strive to…

From what I can see, it seems most companies still ask for cover letters.  Isn’t this just one more hurdle and inconvenience to make applicants go through that really doesn’t add value?

Based on my experience, cover letters are not needed anymore.  I know I am not alone in this (from speaking with peers), but I have not read a cover letter in years.  By and large, we don’t care what is on the cover letter.  Everything we need to see should be on the resume.…

The world of recruitment and marketing software is massive and girl do I love a bit of software.

Many a time over my five years working in recruitment marketing I have felt like a new tool would fix everything. That we'd be more efficient, more successful and happier girls and boys if we could just have this new tool… and of…

AviationCV.com has some major news from around the world this week. The company’s blog is honored to be named as one of the best from thousands of top aviation blogs in the world! AviationCV.com managed to end up in third place among top 50 aviation blogs and websites for aviation professionals. Following their visitors needs, recently the company…

What’s the secret to a great job description? Simplicity is key, as is clarity. Showing your company’s human side helps too.

The economy is rising again, and some companies are starting to hire for more roles . Finding good talent is one of the most common challenges companies face. When looking for the right person, a good job description is the first step you should take.

The bad news for job seekers is that the majority of job descriptions are long, rigid and…

Recruiting needs to be relevant. In this picture you can see the sun shining through the waterfall - it creates instant beauty, a different perspective, the perception adds a nice view which makes the picture relevant in your mind's eye.  Just like perception, recruiting must become relevant again. And I hope like this picture recruiting and staffing can shine through to…

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take,” said hockey star Wayne Gretsky.

Those words couldn't be more relevant to Jenn Hall.

Hall has been in recruiting for a decade, sourcing for The Walt Disney Company, being a technical recruiter for Google, the manager of executive recruiting & sourcing for Hulu…

In today’s business world, an employer looking to hire must start thinking like the coach of a sports team — a coach like Mike Babcock, famous for coaching the Detroit Red Wings, two Canadian Gold Medal Winning Olympic Hockey teams, and the Toronto Maple Leafs, selects players not only for their existing skills and knowledge of the game, but also for their…

Bullhorn Among First Companies to Leverage Latest SEEK APIs; Integration Empowers Recruitment Agencies to Increase Web Traffic and Parse Applications Automatically …

Three Important Questions to Ask When Hiring for A Digital Marketing Role

Digital marketing is one of the fastest growing industries in the world right now, the days of old outbound marketing methods such as cold calling and radio advertisements are coming to an end and it’s vital companies are now adapting digitally.

When hiring for a digital marketing role its crucial you hire…

Recruiting without LinkedIn just isn’t possible.

We don’t need a website. Our company is on LinkedIn.

I don’t need an applicant tracking system. I source my candidates on LinkedIn.

You are a smart, savvy and successful recruiter. And you’ve tethered your livelihood to a platform over which you have little (if…

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted. In the month I’ve been MIA, I hit a milestone in my life that I’m damn proud of: after years of training, I earned my purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Just one more belt closer to black.

While thinking about this momentous…