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Thanks for visiting, we hope you learn something new.
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Thanks for visiting, we hope you learn something new.
Don't see the answer to your question? Send it along to hello@praxisrecruitment.ca
and you'll see it in an upcoming video.
Hello! Welcome to Praxis.
We are Drew and Christina, we founded, own, and run Praxis Recruitment: a family-owned boutique recruiting agency.
Is there an ideal time of year to recruit? Not really, but today we talk about the worst time to recruit as well as the times of year we see a lot of activity from candidates looking for work. 👀
Don’t have a lot of experience in an industry you’re looking to enter? Re-entering the work force or looking for your first job? This video is for you! Christina shares a couple great ways to present yourself when you don’t have any experience for a job you’re interested in.
Looking to make a job change after being with one organization for many years? Christina talks about how to present your resume and CV in a way that will be appealing to your potential new employer.
A few short stints of work on your resume? Yes - this is traditionally perceived negatively by recruiters and employers, but trends are changing. Christina has some great insight on how to present your job history in a way that is appealing.
Looking to connect with a recruiter about a role they are searching for? Here are a few do's and don'ts to ensure you catch the recruiters attention and make the ask worth your while! #jobsbc #jobseekers #interview #recruitment #resume #application #coverletter
This is a must watch if you're in the process of applying for jobs through online platforms like LinkedIn or Indeed. We discuss how to make sure the recruiter on the receiving end is getting all your documents!
How personal should we get in an interview? There's a big zone between simply reciting your resume and telling your life story. Christina gives a few quick tips on how to show up authentically and stay relevant for the interview!
Job Seekers! Today we're talking about the best way to answer that open ended interview question: "tell me about yourself".
Another resume tip for you! Be sure to include company details with each company you used to work for. The more details you provide about the industry and their services, the better the recruiter or hiring officer will be able to connect your experience with what you're looking for.
Today we’re talking about the best way to answer that open ended interview question: “tell me about yourself”.
Hey Job Seekers. It's #TipTuesday. Today we're talking pronouns on your resume! This quick video explains why it's about so much more than a quick addition to your resume.
Employers! Today we're talking about the current hot labour market. We have some tips and insights on how to keep up with the pace and still find the perfect employee
Employers, let’s talk about pay transparency.
At Praxis, we are fully in support of employers sharing pay ranges, a starting or mid point salary for the job. This ultimately saves both employee and job seeker time and supports closing the wage gap to ensure people are being paid fairly for the contribution they are making.
In this video Christina shares one of the two Recruitment models that Praxis follows: Collaborative Recruitment. A great model for clients who are budget conscious or want to be more involved in the process!
In this video Christina shares one of the two Recruitment models that Praxis follows: Full Service!
Why should we be thinking of employees in terms of Human Capital instead of Human Resources? Christina Stewart from Praxis Recruitment tells us.
Hiring isn't just recruitment - there are four full phases to bringing on a new team member. Learn all about Attraction, Recruitment, Selection and Hiring here!
Are your employees unengaged or worse yet disengaged? Check out this video for four tips to increase engagement in your workplace.
Employers will learn why to onboard, what the risk can be if you don’t, and three tips to get you going with effective remote (or in person) onboarding.
There are some really basic was to keep your team in place. Check out these three.
Be proactive and start attracting employees into your organization before you actually have vacancies to fill.
With employer branding you are enticing passive candidates (potential employees) through your external communication. You are filling your pipeline before or when you need someone; essentially you are engaging people in your business for the possibility of working with you.
Please don't ghost on candidates - pick up the phone and tell them they didn't get the job.
Did you know there are over 560 recruitment firms licensed in BC? You have lots of choice - make sure you find one that works with you effectively!
Christina shares some suggestions on exactly what to say to tell candidates that they aren't moving on in a search.
Ways to Reduce the Halo Effect and the Horns Effects from Your Hiring Process
Christina chats to us about whether or not employers should be using personality assessments to make decisions about hiring.
Want to reduce your bias at work? Check out this video where Christina discuses the Strictness and the Leniency Biases.
Christina shares why references are important and how to go about conducting them.
If a potential employer asks you to highlight your hard and soft skills will you know how to answer? Christina breaks down the difference for you in this short video.
Aimed at Employees, this video covers four ways that you can help yourself to stay connected at work.
Job Seekers and Employers will find some useful tips to be at your best when using video for interviews.
Here are a few very small ways to give you a leg up with Hiring Managers over the competition.
There are a few times when covering letters are essential - but you really can't ever go wrong with writing one.
Want to ensure that recruiters fully understand your experience? Ensure you tell them exactly which companies you've worked for.
References! Tips on providing references.
Christina disagrees with this Forbes Article: https://bit.ly/3gm1RwN where they share 14 Questions A Job Seeker Shouldn't Ask in an Interview.
Looking for a New Job? Salary Negotiation for Job Seekers
This video is all about the Hidden Market - jobs that aren’t advertised!
Christina talks about the best question you could ask in an interview.
Today's tip is all about how to ensure your Resume and CV stand out in the pile!
Christina provides a tip on how to set yourself apart by presenting your best self leading up to an interview.
Today we have a really simple tip to help you stand out. It's all about saying Thank You!
Today Christina has a few tips for you on how to easily approach a covering letter, while making it stand out!
Excited to follow up after a great interview? Awesome! Today Christina talks about the most appropriate way to do this.
Today we're talking about your resume! Christina has a great tip for what information to include, and not include, on previous job experience.
Want to reduce your bias at work? Check out this video where Christina discusses the first impression bias.
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Hey Employers. Here’s a quick video on how to manage candidates ghosting at any process of the recruitment process.
How to detect if the candidate has a sense of urgency during the recruitment process.
You can train employees to learns skills, you can't train attitude!
Check this video out if you'd like to hear Christina discuss ways to reduce the Proximity Bias in your workplace.