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Hiring Great People – some fundamental questions for success by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research Hiring Great People – It’s difficult finding that perfect employee, but here are some fundamental questions designed to help you make the right choice: 1. Why did you apply for this position? 2. What do you consider to be […]

Hiring Pitfalls – avoid these common mistakes by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research It is difficult to fill holes in existing teams by locating hard-to-find people who possess unique skills. Employers often fall into common hiring pitfalls like: Unrealistic expectations: Employers want the “perfect” candidate who can do everything. Naïve acceptance: An employer’s inability […]

Ten Tips for Writing Concise Resumés by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research In today’s world, brevity counts. Employers don’t have time, and simply refuse to read long resumés that could have been written in a much shorter space. Follow these simple rules to ensure your resumé gets read from beginning to end. Remove lengthy […]

How Do I Find the Good Ones? – Sifting Through Resumés by: Ian K. McEwen President You’ve done a great job presenting a new career opportunity at your business – presenting a thorough job description, advertising the position, and networking. Now you are faced with an influx of resumés to evaluate. How do I find […]

Niche Businesses Finish First by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research Would you invest in your own automotive business if you didn’t already own it? Now there’s a provocative question! Marketing to achieve a competitive advantage is vital to the success of any business. Without it, you will have a difficult time gaining new customers […]