Jobs in Milton ON

As the New Year approaches, you might be thinking about ways to leave that unsatisfying or problematic job behind in favor of something new. Whether you want to locate another position in your current field or switch tracks to try something else entirely, there are strategies you can follow to increase your odds of securing… Read more »

Your work environment can be a pleasant place where employees interact with one another in positive ways. Or it can be a warzone full of hostility and efforts to undercut fellow workers in hopes of getting ahead. If you want to create a more positive atmosphere, and improve your life in turn, check out HCR’s… Read more »

While it’s understandable that workers want to make a good impression in the office by going the extra mile, the truth is that vacation time is essential for resting and recharging. Here are some of our tips for asking the boss for time off so you can finally enjoy your vacation. Read the Handbook Some… Read more »

If you’ve ever held a night job, then you probably know the position comes with some serious downsides. Not only can working graveyard affect your health, causing you to lose sleep and pack on the pounds, but it also impacts your social life. Luckily, the news isn’t all bad when it comes to working the… Read more »

Think employers aren’t glancing at your social media pages? You might want to think again. According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, 70 percent of companies screen candidates’ social media pages before making hiring decisions. That’s up from 2016, when just 60 percent of employers looked to Facebook for hiring. Clearly, the information people post on… Read more »

Just because you’re happy in your current job doesn’t mean your eyes aren’t fixed on the future. Even if you just started in a position, you might already be thinking about how you can secure a promotion. At HCR, we’re excited about helping job candidates achieve their goals. Here are our tips for getting promoted… Read more »

Temporary work: It can last for a few days or a year or more. Sometimes it even turns into a permanent position. No matter the length of the assignment or the type of work you’ll be doing, a temporary job can be exciting, especially if it’s your first job in a while. It can also… Read more »

One of the curses of the smartphone is that no matter where you are, it allows you to be somewhere else.  When you’re at home relaxing in your recliner, watching tv, you can scroll through work emails. Conversely, when you’re at work, you can be distracted by any number of apps that keep you from… Read more »

Employers notice what people look like when they show up for job interviews. Is the candidate clean and well-groomed? How do they present themselves and how are they dressed? These observations factor into their hiring decision as much as qualifications and experience. Read below to find out how to dress for success in your next… Read more »

Employees have many different reasons for leaving a job. Maybe your family relocated to a new city. Maybe you just weren’t a good fit for that particular work environment. Or perhaps you were let go due to staffing cut backs. Whatever the reason that you left your last job, it’s important to have an answer… Read more »