This week on TRF we cover:

• The reality of her first corporate job and having to endure a long daily commute sent a TikTok viral this week.  

• Recruiter Nation report had some interesting findings plus some things stayed the same.

In the News

• Stepstone the dominant job board in Europe, did a 5% employee reduction. 

• The major Canadian banks are undergoing layoffs. Always seen as stable and still showing record breaking profits, it appears that letting people go is cheaper than upskilling them. 

Tip of the Week

• Ditch your outdated BDI interview questions. Research shows that 75% of hiring managers have added little phrases to their question that beg the candidate to fabricate an answer.

Recruiting Insights

• Puffed up job titles to make the job appear sexier may seem like a clever way to attract GenZ candidates, it is a deeply flawed approach.

• Never underestimate the revenge factor. Some sage advice before you decide to target your competitor’s people.

• Who lies on their resume or in the interview most, turns 85% of those with masters or PhDs will lie.