Hays Canada Blog

We hear a lot about scarcity of talent. However, a recent report by the CIPD found that 30% of people feel over-qualified for their job. This suggests that your team actually have lots of talent and potential that’s just waiting to be tapped into and released. One simple way to start tapping into this talent is to master the art of delegation. For you, delegation can release your time to...

Be honest. Have you ever really thought about where you want to be in five years’ time? Are you worried your development career might be going down a road which you know probably isn’t right for you? If so, it’s important to take control now. First up – don’t panic. As a developer in today’s market, you’re in an amazing position. Thanks to the widening digital skills gap, professionals with...

As an extension of our #MatchYourAmbition series, we have spoken to a number of key staff members from NYCFC to find how they exert their influence on the Club. In this interview, Jose Neto, Head of Information Technology shares his career story and insights into his role at NYCFC.

For many job seekers, salary isn't the end-all-be-all when it comes to the job hunt. While it is definitely important to be paid your worth, salary should not be the only deciding factor when choosing between taking a job or not. Find out 6 important factors to consider.

We all know that applying for a new job can be a time consuming and sometimes all-encompassing task. It’s one that requires dedication, concentration and focus that extends to the seemingly minor details. For instance, checking and double checking each element of your application for spelling mistakes, grammatical errors, formatting and consistency. Neglecting this vital stage of your...

Next time you apply for a job, will people or algorithms screen your application? Chances are, it’ll be the latter, with technological advancements reducing the time to hire. After all, one job ad can elicit hundreds of responses, many of which may be inappropriate, yet all must be screened in order to identify the suitable candidates. With the aid of artificial intelligence (AI) and...

Honesty is always your best policy when dealing with a prospective employer. There are things that should go on your resume, and things that shouldn’t – knowing what to include and what to omit is what separates a mediocre application from a great one. But transparency is key, and how it affects your job search can be the difference between applying for the job, and getting it. The one...

When you sit down to update your resume, do you start by jotting down a few points about your duties and responsibilities in your current role – points that could easily have come from your job description? While this may seem like a logical place to start, it’s rarely an approach that creates a winning resume.  On your resume and in any discussion with a recruiter or interview with a...

We all know the importance of listening well in both our professional and our home lives, in fact, the importance of this skill is likely to increase. According to a recent McKinsey study, as the world of work shifts to automation, continuous learning and team-based working, a higher focus will be placed on the need for strong social and emotional skills – and the ability to listen well is at...

To enjoy a successful career in this modern age you’re required to constantly adapt to new environments and ways of working. Technology is rapidly evolving, and with that so are our jobs. It’s imperative that, among all the turmoil, you’re able to stay on the right path and progress with your career – having the best manager or mentor can help greatly in this regard. Your boss won’t just...