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The Interview: Structured or Unstructured?

Summit Search Group

The job interview is a universal component of the recruitment process, but just as no two companies are exactly alike, the variety of interview styles out there is diverse. For example, do you utilize a structured or unstructured interview? Let’s look at the differences, pros, and cons. The Structured...

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Sweep Top Talent Off Their Feet: 3 Ways to Attract High-Quality Employees From Good Jobs

Summit Search Group

As a recruiting agency, we know that the best employees are often not unemployed. Instead, they are in key roles in various industries. Although recruiters have the ability to locate such individuals, the question is whether an employer can convince them that their careers will be better served with...

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Building a More Creative Workplace

Building a More Creative Workplace - Summit Search Group - Calgary Employment Agency

If we always did everything by the book, we wouldn’t have the spirit of forward-thinking innovation that drives modern professional culture today. Creativity in the workplace can take many forms, but properly harnessing its power in your workforce will always pay off. Understanding Creativity Most of us might assume...

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Could Your Job Search Use Some New Year’s Resolutions?

Could Your Job Search Use Some New Year’s Resolutions? - Summit Search Group - Employment Agency Calgary

Now that 2017 has come and you’ve had a chance to reconnect with friends and family over the holidays, there are a few things you should consider when it comes to the job search. If you want to land that dream career this year, some resolutions could help you...

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Your Job Search and the Holiday Season

Your Job Search and the Holiday Season - Summit Search Group - Calgary Employment Agency

The professional world is highly cyclical. Almost all things are affected by the shifting of trends, months, seasons, and more. Recruitment is no different, so it might be wise to consider how the coming holidays might affect your search for the perfect job. Ups and Downs Understanding how businesses...

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How is Your Work-Life Balance?

Summit Search Group

We do a lot of talking about your strategies as a job seeker and an employee, but it’s important to avoid overlooking the larger context of things. For instance, your life at work and your life outside of it affect one another in many ways, so let’s examine what...

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Fostering Respect In Your Workplace

Fostering Respect In Your Workplace - Summit Search Group - Employment Agency Calgary

A place of business isn’t only about business. It’s also about building good relationships and maintaining a strong community, both within your company and with the outside world. One of the central linchpins holding these principles together is respect. What Does Respect Look Like? Some employers tend to define...

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Recruiting for Cultural Fit: What It Means and What to Keep in Mind

Recruiting for Cultural Fit: What It Means and What to Keep in Mind - Summit Search Group - Calgary Employment Agency

Many things define the identity of your business as a workplace, but few of them are as influential as your company culture. There are a few things you should consider when factoring this principle into your recruitment process. What Is Cultural Fit? In a nutshell, prioritizing cultural fit during...

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Do You Have a Good Work Ethic?

Do You Have a Good Work Ethic? - Summit Search Group - Calgary Employment Agency

During the process of an interview, you’re asked questions that are designed to ascertain a number of things about you as a professional. One key element is your work ethic. So what exactly does it mean and how do you set yourself up for success? Examining It At first...

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Are You Assessing Employee Engagement the Right Way?

Are You Assessing Employee Engagement the Right Way? - Summit Search Group - Employment Agency Calgary

Retaining your employees is about understanding, at a detailed and dynamic level, what exactly motivates and engages them. Assessing their engagement may seem straightforward, but there are many things to bear in mind. What’s the Big Deal? You may believe you have a good feel for company morale, especially...

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