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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

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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

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Focus on your business and your culture to attract and retain Gen Y talent

Monday, August 31st, 2009

There are two things my Gen Y peers know about TalentEgg, the company I work for:

What we do. We help students and recent grads find meaningful jobs by bringing top Canadian companies on the site to advertise their entry-level jobs and internships, and we also produce and aggregate resources and content which help students and recent grads manage their job hunt, career and life. Essentially, we’re helping our friends, classmates and colleagues help themselves through a challenging transition.
Our awesome company culture. This information may not be as widespread as What we do, but those of us who work for TalentEgg take the opportunity to share it among our friends and family as often as possible: Read More

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Do campus recruiting like Google, especially if you’re small

Monday, July 27th, 2009

Although most Canadians probably think of Silicon Valley, California when we think of Google, the company also employs people in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Waterloo. Meanwhile, Canadian computer science, engineering and other technologically savvy students probably know exactly where Google is located within our borders and what it does at each location.

A recent Financial Post article says Google “has become a major recruiter of engineering and computer science graduates from Canadian universities.” Read More

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What’s the best way to recruit students, in person or online?

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Looking to reach Canada’s university and college students and recent graduates? With budget cuts seeming to be the theme of 2009, organizations with large or selective hiring needs are faced with the challenge of stretching every dollar. Here’s a quick overview to help decide which is the best vehicle to use for your organization. Read More

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Recent grad advertises himself on Facebook to find a job

Monday, July 6th, 2009

There are well over 10 million Canadians registered on Facebook and this statistic is growing every year. Zak Katz, a University of Western Ontario alumnus and one of those 10 million users, decided to use Canada’s Facebook fanaticism to his advantage by advertising himself on the social network to find a job after graduation. Read More

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