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The Top Paying Jobs in Montreal

One of Canada's largest cities and financial capitals, Montreal offers endless opportunities for job seekers. While it's often thought of as North America's "European-style" big city, the cost of living and sense of community has always made it an attractive place for Canadians looking to build a career. In recent…

LRO StaffingFebruary 27, 2020

Hiring Recruiting

The Essential Guide to Writing Job Descriptions that Get Attention

The idea of swiping left or right as a metaphor for quick decision making has quickly gone from the world of dating apps to almost everywhere in the modern world. We are continually bombarded with so much information that most people are being forced into making lightning quick determinations of…

Natasha O'CalFebruary 19, 2020

Conferences Ottawa

Ottawa’s Most Interesting 2020 Conferences

Living and working in the National Capital Region has numerous benefits, many of which we’ve previously enumerated on this blog. However, one area that always seems to improve and impress us every year is the calibre of conferences coming to Ottawa. A city with a robust Government presence, Ottawa has…

Morgan YoungFebruary 3, 2020

Job Market Job Search

The Advantages of Temporary and Contract Employment

Not long ago it was fairly common that as soon as you finished school, you began a job with a company that would look after your employment for the rest of your career. Those days are mostly gone. The economy we experience as a workforce would be nearly unrecognizable to…

Kush BaudiJanuary 16, 2020

Hiring Recruiting

What is Data Driven Recruiting and How to Use It Effectively

By now, most of us have heard of Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet of Things. All new advancements that are coming to save us time and free us from the drudgery of various tasks of the past. However, it’s often not clear how to best take advantage of…

Saloumeh BakhshiJanuary 7, 2020

Job Market Job Search Ottawa

Ottawa’s Job Market in 2020

2019 has been an exhilarating year in Ottawa. There have been many incredible accomplishments for the city, and the economy in the Greater Capital Region has continued to develop in new and novel ways. We’ve also had our fair share of challenges. We all watched as the new Confederation line…

Deborah MontgomeryDecember 17, 2019

Finance & accounting Hiring Recruiting

Innovative Recruitment Methods for Finance & Accounting Jobs

Finance and Accounting is figuratively the circulatory system of a company. They make certain that the money is flowing to the places it’s needed and sound the alarm if there is not enough of it coming into the business. They are essential players, and you must be able to recruit…

Stacey LeclaireDecember 2, 2019

Ottawa

The 50 Best Winter Events & Activities in Ottawa

Ottawa is a city that lives and breathes winter. We do the other seasons well, but we know how to winter like nowhere else. The streets come to life with lights and music. And, the people come together to help each other live well through the cold days and early…

Morgan YoungNovember 21, 2019

Job Market Ottawa Technology

The Job Market for Software Developers in Ottawa

After several years as one of Canada’s defacto tech-hubs, Ottawa continues to shine as a metropolitan area where companies know they have access to top-level talent, state of the art infrastructure, and supportive governments across the region. The Federal Government has effectively served as a large scale stabilizer and has…

LRO StaffingNovember 12, 2019

Hiring Interview Tips Recruiting Technology

The Top 50 Tech Interview Questions to Ask by Position

As a company grows and expands, one of the prevailing struggles that businesses face is the challenge of bringing on new employees to meet heightened demand. While hiring the right staff can be arduous for any company, tech start-ups, and even seasoned technology giants can be particularly susceptible to this…

Joey KewinOctober 31, 2019