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Majority of recent graduates use websites to find jobs, survey finds

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Three quarters (75.8%) of 2009 graduates looking for work said in a recent survey they are using job search websites, like TalentEgg.ca, to help them find their first post-grad job.

A large majority are also using direct application through employer websites (71.3%) and networking with friends, family and alumni connections (67.5%) to aid in their job hunt.

Of those who were employed within a month or so of graduating, however, the methods least used were job advertisements in print publications (9.2%) and employment agencies (3.2%). Read More

Accountants believe not enough is being done to attract new talent

Friday, October 9th, 2009

Nearly half of the today’s accountants (44%) do not believe enough is being done to attract graduates to the profession or to study accountancy, according to latest research conducted by CareersinAudit.com – a UK-based job-board for audit professionals worldwide. Read More

Survey finds online application systems still suffer from basic flaws

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

A recent survey conducted by GTI Recruiting Solutions of more than 1,300 students and recent graduates who have used online application tracking systems (ATSs) during the recruitment season found that although most applicants are comfortable using ATSs to apply for jobs, their complaints are comprised of arguably the most basic problems. Read More

When do students look for jobs? It’s probably not when you think

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

I recently received a phone call from a long-time TalentEgg contact, asking my opinion on what time of the year I thought students looked for jobs.

Without hesitation, I answered that March, April, May and June are the peak times when students seriously look into their career prospects, and start applying for their first meaningful jobs. Read More

Are you planning for the labour shortage, or will you desperately want help?

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

An article by Dan Bortolotti (Help Desperately Wanted, July 10) was recently published in Financial Post Magazine on Canada’s labour market and where it will be in 10-15 years. The verdict? We may be in for a surprise.

The article predicts a massive labour shortage in the coming years. Read More

The term “social networking” is increasingly appearing in job postings

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

What if when you asked students and new grads to apply for meaningful, entry-level jobs at your company, you expected them to list their Facebook, Twitter and other online profiles at the top of their resume next their address, email address and phone number? Read More