What’s Your Name Again? Make Sure Yours Is a Clear Fit.
Remember that time … when you were at a party and were introduced to someone of the opposite sex who was extremely attractive but whose name you could not repeat for the life of you? It’s ok — we’ve all been there before. Now imagine this same situation occurring in your professional lives, where you […]
Finding employees? Hiring advice from Sean Evans of Rogers Ventures
It’s amazing how many tech entrepreneurs/ intrapreneurs I meet playing ultimate frisbee. My friend Sean Evans and I started playing ultimate together while he was building the massive Canadiantire.ca (Canadian Tire’s online division) as their G.M. He’s since moved on to become Rogers Ventures‘ VentureBase Know-It-All (aka Director of Operations), via Points.com. We’ve both injured ourselves recently, so we’re spending […]
Six Best Hiring Tips from Julie Mitchell, Owner of Parcel Design
Last week, we spoke with Jeff Goldenberg of Post Oak Productions to get his hiring help tips. Today, we’re speaking with Julie Mitchell, Owner of Parcel Design and incoming EO Toronto President. Parcel Design is a branding and communication design agency that helps companies define, simplify, and articulate their brands. Julie’s product is her people and their creative output, so I wanted […]
Hiring Mistakes: How to Avoid Them and What to Do If You Don’t
Have you ever hired someone who didn’t turn out to be what you expected? Did that seemingly well-spoken, educated, and experienced interviewee turn into just another “warm body” consuming valuable office air, or worse, turning off your best customers? We call it a “cultural malignancy” when a senior level hire fails to fit with their […]
Hiring Advice From Ben Yoskovitz, Founding Partner at Year One Labs
Today, we’re speaking with one of the most tuned-in technology entrepreneurs in the recruiting world: Ben Yoskovitz. Ben is a Founding Partner at Year One Labs, an early stage accelerator in Montreal. Previously, he founded and sold Standout Jobs, Inc., which provided technology and service solutions to drive more successful recruitment. Ben is a hands-on startup guy, helping […]
