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Why Every Retail Business Needs an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Multi-location retailers depend on consistency to build their brand — their hiring should be just as consistent. Here's why an ATS turns retail hiring into a competitive advantage.
8 min read · Feb 2019All articles
Why You Should Stop Using Email and Spreadsheets and Start Using an ATS
Inboxes and Excel spreadsheets quickly hit their limits in recruiting. Here's why an applicant tracking system changes the game.
8 min read · Jan 2019What Kind of Applicant Tracking System is Right for Me?
Budget, must-have features, cloud vs. on-premise — the questions to answer before choosing the best applicant tracking system for your business.
7 min read · Dec 2018Applicant Tracking System (ATS): The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about applicant tracking systems — what they are, how they work, their features, benefits for recruiters and job seekers, drawbacks and cost.
12 min read · Oct 2018Why Employers Should Use Programmatic Advertising to Recruit
Programmatic job advertising automates ad buying to deliver more qualified applications at a lower cost. Here's why employers should pay attention.
8 min read · Apr 201810 Things Students Must Do to Get Their First Job After University
A degree alone doesn't guarantee job-search success. Ten steps to help recent graduates stand out and land that crucial first job after university.
8 min read · Mar 2017A Free Job Application Tracking Tool to Make Your Job Search Easier
Job seekers fill out more applications than they can remember. Staying organized is crucial — here's how a simple tracking approach keeps your search on track.
4 min read · Feb 2017How to Write a Cover Letter: The Definitive Guide
A cover letter answers the question 'why you're the best.' This guide covers what a cover letter is, how to prepare, write, format and refine one that gets you an interview.
13 min read · Jan 2017Free Resources to Help You Build a Powerful Résumé
An aggregated set of free résumé resources: examples of qualification summaries, PAR statements, action verbs, and hobbies and interests to make your résumé stand out.
9 min read · Jan 2017How to Write a Résumé: The Definitive Guide
Recruiters spend an average of 6 seconds on a résumé. This step-by-step guide walks through each section — contact info, qualifications, experience, education and more.
14 min read · Jan 201720 Things You Should Never Put on Your Résumé
Recruiters spend only 6 seconds reviewing a résumé. Here are 20 things to leave off yours so you can stand out and increase your chances of an interview.
6 min read · Jan 201710 Easy Rules to Answer Job Interview Questions and Get Hired
You landed the interview — now comes the most important part. Ten practical rules to answer the most common job interview questions correctly and boost your chances.
9 min read · Dec 20169 Easy and Effective Steps to Find Any Job You Want
Job searching is challenging, but preparation puts the odds in your favour. Nine practical steps to make your job search enjoyable and effective.
10 min read · Dec 20166 Tips for Writing an Effective Résumé
Six simple, practical tips to write a résumé that meets the employer's needs, stays concise, and gets you closer to the job you want.
6 min read · Nov 2016