#57: W.A. – Hire based on what applicants know, not who they know
“It does not resonate well with me when someone less qualified than you gets employed instead of you because their dad knows the manager.” —W. A., Kinesiology, Acadia University In my personal job-hunt...
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#60: Karthik Rallapalli – Employers should value the general knowledge of...
“Why can’t employers check new graduates’ capability in general and then provide new grads proper guidance on the technology that is needed for the particular position they are hiring for?” —Karthik...
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#66: Josh Welz – Provide events that bridge the gap between students and...
“Emphasize the importance of networking – not just talking with prospective employers, but researching and engaging in valuable conversations.” —Josh Welz, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Political...
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#69: Darryl Youzefowich – Expand HR recruiting models
“Narrow and rigid models of human resource recruiting are hilariously unreliable in these times where many individuals bring unique and different points of view to the workplace.” —Darryl Youzefowich,...
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#76: Alex Radu – Teach students to seek jobs outside the recruitment process
“Be persistent (but not annoying), stay true to what you are interested in, and rest assured that you will find a job that is likely an even better fit than you would have found by filling out a...
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#85: Kevin Callahan – The old job posting formula doesn’t work anymore
“Companies want to hire real, interesting people. Having that little extra hobby or skill (something that speaks of your personality) can potentially get you the interview.” —Kevin Callahan, MBA...
View Article#87: Lucy Gao – Make it easier for students to find jobs and info about your...
“Make it easier for students to find job opportunities with your company/organization. For those companies in Toronto, make the trek outside of Toronto and attract students from top schools around...
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#94: Adam Stacey – Employers should use scholarship programs as a recruitment...
“Employers should realize that scholarship programs, similar to the one at TD, are an awesome way to give back to the community and build a pool of great potential employees. A true win-win...
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#97: Amanda Perkins – Employers shouldn’t rely solely on their corporate site...
“During my job-hunt, I found tons of jobs on company websites that weren’t advertised elsewhere. Many students use job search engines and their schools’ career centers to find jobs. If more companies...
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#135: Fahad Meer – Break down the walls between students and employers
“Organizations need to find ways to ‘personalize’ their brands as this will be beneficial to both the students and the employers in the long run.” —Fahad Meer, Graduate, McMaster University I...
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