Workplace Romances: A Risky Affair

Posted on by Jadrino Huot

12954660_mYour heart races and you break into a cold sweat at the sight of one of your colleagues at work? Should you follow your heart and jump right in, or is your brain telling you to do the exact opposite? How do you manage these conflicting impulses?

Workplace infatuations are commonplace: we spend a great deal of time at work, where we always strive to put our best foot forward. According to a Monster Europe survey, 30 percent of all couples originated in the workplace. Continue reading “Workplace Romances: A Risky Affair” →

9 attributes that bosses seek

Posted on by Jadrino Huot

23839138_mMost bosses keep their thoughts to themselves, but the majority just love managing individuals with profiles that go beyond the usual skills and accomplishments. The following is a list of attributes that business leaders value most:

– Positive attitude: An easy-going personality and superior social skills go a long way in facilitating management/employee communication.

– Tact: Expressing dissatisfaction can be very productive when the opinion is backed by facts and experience.

– Open-Mindedness: New ways of accomplishing tasks and constructive criticism help improve skill levels and results.

– Self-Control: If you let momentary situations or emotions cloud your judgement, your credibility with your boss and co-workers will suffer. Continue reading “9 attributes that bosses seek” →

7 Telltale signs that you may be fired

Posted on by Jadrino Huot

Fired-300x215The automotive industry is currently firing on all cylinders, and you feel that you are performing well in your current position, although a feeling of insecurity has started to creep in lately. Is it just your imagination? Numerous factors lead us to believe that we are solidly entrenched in the organization, but several telltale signs are often associated with the beginning of the end of our employment situation. Whether valid or not (and we rarely agree that they are), these signs are usually easy to recognize.

While you must be careful not to slip into a state of total paranoia, take a look at the seven warning signs that may be signalling that it’s time to launch an active job search: Continue reading “7 Telltale signs that you may be fired” →

Recruiting and vacations…Be a Sly Fox!

Posted on by Sophie Senneville

Chercheur d'emploiTraditionally, the majority of automotive industry employers put their recruitment efforts on hold during the summer vacation period, convinced that job offers will remain unnoticed. While it is true that the pool of candidates may be smaller, top candidates are always searching for better opportunities!

This time of year, most businesses are in ʺvacationʺ mode, as are their customers. So, while on the one hand, those looking for new challenges have more time to search for job offers and participate in interviews, on the other hand, competitors are taking things easy, so the market is less competitive.

In addition, recruitment professionals have more time to refine their selection process, so businesses can benefit from a unique opportunity to choose candidates that match their specific requirements and are more likely to fit in with the existing team. Continue reading “Recruiting and vacations…Be a Sly Fox!” →