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Preparing for Your Next Job Interview – Do’s and Don’ts

Preparation is the first step toward a successful interview. Why, you ask? Interviewing is a learned skill, and there are no second chances to make a great first impression. Securing an interview provides an opportunity to present concrete examples of how you’ve proven your value in an organization and how…

Shannon MaloneyJuly 30, 2021

Employee Management Return to the Office

Making Your Employees Feel Comfortable Upon Returning to the Office

A return to the office for many Canadian companies and their employees amidst a global pandemic remains a complicated situation. Employers continue to navigate unprecedented challenges between shifting public health guidelines, fluctuating community spread, and employee attitudes towards returning to the office. As one of the leading nations in the…

Natasha O'CalJuly 29, 2021

Hiring Salaries

Salary Negotiation Strategies for Employers & Hiring Managers

While every industry may have a unique approach, any organization looking to add new members to their team should have a set of tried-and-true practices prepared to ensure that the salary negotiation process when adding new members to your team is successful for both parties. Based on our professional experience…

LRO StaffingJuly 8, 2021

Hiring Innovation Recruitment Marketing

Catching Candidate’s Attention With Visual Job Postings

In today's hyperconnected world, with endless notifications, larger screens, and the continuous innovation of smart devices, it's clear that we are living in an era of constant distraction. Every service, every company, and every subscription is vying for consumer's attention. Notwithstanding this, much of the recruiting industry hasn't quite caught…

Morgan YoungJune 25, 2021

Community Ottawa

Fun Activities to Enjoy in Ottawa this Summer

Ottawa is often referred to as “the city that fun forgot” but we think quite the opposite! With various outdoor escapades, delicious culinary experiences, and some brand new adventures coming to the city, your summer is going to be anything but boring! With the province currently in Step 1 of…

Morgan YoungJune 14, 2021

Job Search Resume Tips

9 Resume Tips to Help you Land a Job

As the most important document you will submit during a job application, your resume plays a critical role in gaining the attention of a potential employer and successfully moving you through to the next phase of the hiring process. With today’s recruiters spending an average of only 7.4 seconds skimming…

Saloumeh BakhshiMay 25, 2021

Interview Tips Job Search Work Tips

The Top 7 Soft Skills Hiring Managers Are Looking for in 2021

If you’re looking to set yourself apart from other candidates during your job hunt in 2021, your degrees, certifications and technical skills may not be enough. With most companies continuing to operate in a remote work environment, the soft skills hiring managers now seek have undoubtedly changed. Candidates tend to…

Peter HeuthorstMay 19, 2021

Hiring Innovation Recruiting

Using Texting & Messaging Platforms to Improve the Recruiting Experience

When communicating with candidates and clients, the idea of recruiters including text messaging as a form of communication has previously been considered unconventional or outside of the realms of best practices. However, as the generations shift, it’s vital that employers adapt to the most preferred form of contact with potential…

Kush BaudiMay 10, 2021

Job Search Work Tips

How to Combat Job Search Fatigue

Whether the effects of the global pandemic have forced you to seek new employment or you’ve been searching for new opportunities, hunting for the right role with little to no success can lead to feelings of frustration or burnt out. According to the New York Times, people experience an increased…

Cassandra KubeApril 30, 2021

Job Market Ottawa Recruiting Salary Guide

Ottawa / GTA Construction & Development Salary Guide 2021

To accommodate our growing reach in the Construction & Development sector, this year we've expanded our 2021 Construction & Development Salary Guide to include both the Ottawa and Toronto / GTA regions. The entire guide has been redesigned from top to bottom with the latest salaries for over 19 construction…

LRO StaffingApril 29, 2021