Week In Review:

Toronto - Agile Software Developer (Internet) Details / Apply
Toronto - Marketing Specialist (Finance) Details / Apply
Toronto - Graphic Design Intern (Consulting) Details / Apply
Toronto - Marketing Copywriter (Finance) Details / Apply
Toronto - PHP Developer (Computer Games) Details / Apply
Toronto - Admissions Advisor (Education) Details / Apply
Ottawa - Product Manager (Computer Software) Details / Apply
Victoria - Software Development Engineer (Internet) Details / Apply
Vancouver - Technical Product Manager (Market Research) Details / Apply
Vancouver - Product Manager (Information Technology & Services) Details / Apply

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Some weekend reading
Career Savvy: Feedback! What Every Recruitment Strategy is Missing
Career Savvy: 4 Ways to Bullet-Proof Your Next Career Move
TED Talk: Natalie Warne: Being young and making an impact

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It’s clear that feedback is essential to keeping your team motivated and engaged – all the best companies make this a practice. Yet, it tends to become part of the process only after an employee is “on-boarded”. However, there’s an opportunity for these same companies to make it part of the hiring process in order to help distinguish themselves and effectively showcase their employer brand.

Why it’s important

Authenticity: How do potential hires know your culture focuses strongly on employee engagement and feedback, because you told them? Make it clear to them from the first step of the hiring process.

Perfect Information: Today, future hires have almost perfect information when it comes to background research on companies. Certainly, the very best ones will have done extensive research, including starting salaries, how many people work there, as well general impressions of your company and its products or services. If the hiring process doesn’t provide very good feedback or clarity, chances are someone’s going to write about it, post it and you might just miss out on your next great hire because of it. The converse is also true – think Zappos and all the people who apply because they’ve read about their unique approach to hiring.

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Week In Review:

Toronto - Senior Innovation Strategist (Consulting) Details / Apply
Toronto - Senior Manager, Finance (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply
Toronto - Account Exec, Online & Technical Projects (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply
Toronto - Segment Marketing Coordinator (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply
Toronto - Client Analyst (Market Research) Details / Apply
Toronto - Search Strategist (Information Technology & Services) Details / Apply
Halifax - Digital Marketing Strategist (Information Technology & Services) Details / Apply
Montreal - International Brand Manager (Computer Games) Details / Apply
Vancouver - Coordinator, Workforce Planning and Ops (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply
Victoria - Network Manager (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply

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Some weekend reading
Career Savvy: The A-Z of Getting Ahead
Career Savvy: Take Control of Your Career - Be Selfish
TED Talk: Thomas Suarez: A 12-year-old app developer

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Is it time to go? Whether the work isn’t challenging or your career feels like it’s stalled, you’re starting to think that it may be time for a career change.

But when opportunity knocks, will you be ready to jump at it?

Your career is entirely in your hands. The decisions you make and the opportunities you choose ultimately shape your career path. When it comes right down to it, you just need to take action to get where you want to go.

Changing careers entails a small element of risk. We’re leaving what we know to plunge into a new challenge.

However, opportunity often presents itself with a narrow window. If you hold yourself back and take the safe route, you may spend a lot of time wondering why in the future.

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Week In Review:

Toronto - Consumer Insight Coordinator (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply
Toronto - Lead Customer Insight Advisor (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply
Toronto - Project Analyst (Market Research) Details / Apply
Toronto - Accessories Product Manager (Internet) Details / Apply
Toronto - Manager, Campaign Analytics (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply
Toronto - Manager, People & Values (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply
Ottawa - Product Launce Coordinator (Computer Software) Details / Apply
Montreal - Manager, Marketing & Communications (Computer Games) Details / Apply
Vancouver - Recruitment Manager (Market Research) Details / Apply
Vancouver - Inside Sales Executive (Internet) Details / Apply

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Some weekend reading
Career Savvy: Stop Being a Commodity, Start Being a Personality
Career Savvy: Why Social Networks Won’t Get You Hired
TED Talk: Pranav Mistry: The thrilling potential of SixthSense technology

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At work, at home, and on the move, we are all inundated with information. It’s no surprise that employers are as well. When you submit an application for that great career you’re after, you’re most likely competing for the hiring manager’s attention against a pool of other great candidates.

It goes without saying that you need to make yourself stand out, and sometimes it takes more than just a well-written resume.

How do you stand out? By creating a personal brand and selling yourself. Borrow a page from the business world—know what you’re selling and the compelling reasons that you’re the best person for the job.

“25 per cent of the reason anyone gets, keeps, or advances in any position is due to technical ability. The other 75 per cent is interpersonal skills and image,” says Kendra Reddy, talent consultant and owner of Blueprint Strategies. “In business and in life, people want to be around people they like and share beliefs with.”

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Week In Review:

Toronto - Java Developer (Computer Software) Details / Apply
Toronto - Key Account Manager (Market Research) Details / Apply
Toronto - Marketing Manager (Internet) Details / Apply
Toronto - Support Rockstar (Internet) Details / Apply
Toronto - Marketing Project Manager (Internet) Details / Apply
Toronto - Resource Manager (Computer Software) Details / Apply
Ottawa - Product Sales Specialist (Computer Software) Details / Apply
Montreal - Alliances Manager (Computer Software) Details / Apply
Vancouver - Marketing Manager (Market Research) Details / Apply
Vancouver - UX & UI Designer (Internet) Details / Apply

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Some weekend reading
Career Savvy: The Trucker Joe Rule
Career Savvy: Google’s Breath of Fresh Air – Project Oxygen
TED Talk: Iain McGilchrist: The divided brain

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Throughout November Vestiigo is welcoming new columnists to the Career Savvy family, bringing additional expertise to our community. We couldn’t be more excited about this - Our distinguished columnists are accomplished professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge to the table in numerous subject areas. Would you like to share your expertise on a particular subject? Drop us a line at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).


Simple ideas are easier to understand.
Ideas that are easier to understand can be repeated.
Ideas that are repeated change the world.

- Simon Sinek


I have learned the following paradox in life: the smartest people are able to take the most complex ideas and communicate them simply.

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