Announcing AugmentHR – HR Services On Your Terms

Announcing AugmentHR – HR Services On Your Terms

July 22nd, 2014

We’ve often heard from our clients that they have HR needs above and beyond just recruitment or that they’re looking for a more efficient on-site recruitment solution. And many can’t afford or choose not to have an additional full-time HR resource. AugmentHR is the solution.

Be Careful What You Say! The Real Effects of Badmouthing in an Interview

Be Careful What You Say! The Real Effects of Badmouthing in an Interview

July 3rd, 2014

Having been in the headhunting industry for nearly 20 years, it takes a lot to shock or surprise me during an interview. I have a tendency to credit myself with “having seen it all”. Every so often, though, I meet someone that throws me a curveball – in good and/or bad ways – and that makes me reflect on just how unique every person that we meet is.

Hire Wisdom: 6 Tips to Respect the Candidate throughout the Hiring Process

Hire Wisdom: 6 Tips to Respect the Candidate throughout the Hiring Process

June 26th, 2014

In my career in Executive Search, I have been overwhelmed by candidates’ negative experiences with companies throughout the hiring process. A negative experience during this stage can not only lose you the candidate, but also kill your company brand in the marketplace. Also, whoever you do end up hiring will already have a bad taste in their mouth, even before their first day on the job!

Get More from Your Headhunter: 5 Ways a Headhunter Can Improve Your Organization

Get More from Your Headhunter: 5 Ways a Headhunter Can Improve Your Organization

June 19th, 2014

Headhunters can do a lot more for your company that just find the ideal candidates for you. Here are the five ways we can add value to your company and improve your organizational structure:

IQ PARTNERS in the News: Bruce Powell on Recruitment Chemistry & the Key to Finding the Person Who Will Fit Right In

IQ PARTNERS in the News: Bruce Powell on Recruitment Chemistry & the Key to Finding the Person Who Will Fit Right In

June 17th, 2014

IQ PARTNERS’ Founding Partner, Bruce Powell, was recently interviewed by the Financial Post for an article on culture fit in hiring. The article discusses the importance of hiring for culture fit and some tips and strategies that top companies are using. You can read the full article here:

How to Effectively Change Career Paths

How to Effectively Change Career Paths

June 12th, 2014

As a recruiter, I get this question all the time. I head up the IT group, so for example I’ll often be approached by a Java Developer who would like to become an Oracle DBA. No matter what industry you’re in, the question for candidates remains the same … what’s the best way to go about changing the direction of my career?

Meet the Headhunter: Adrian Robinson, Toronto Marketing Recruiter

Meet the Headhunter: Adrian Robinson, Toronto Marketing Recruiter

June 5th, 2014

IQ PARTNERS would like you to get to know some of our recruiters. Each month we ask one of them the same 10 questions about their lives, the headhunting business, and what you should know as a talent seeker or candidate in the current job market. This month, meet Toronto-based Marketing Recruiter, Adrian Robinson.

6 Tips to Effectively Negotiate Salaries with Top Talent

6 Tips to Effectively Negotiate Salaries with Top Talent

May 29th, 2014

Every hiring manager should be gunning to hire the best in the market while staying within budget. There is nothing worse than investing countless recruitment hours into a top quality candidate and then losing them in the offer negotiation stage. Here are some tips to help you effectively manage the negotiation process.

Hire Wisdom: How to Seek Counsel on Hiring Decisions

Hire Wisdom: How to Seek Counsel on Hiring Decisions

May 22nd, 2014

Imagine you had your very own board of directors for your life to help you make wiser decisions before you made tough choices. Guess what? You probably do; you just haven’t learned how to identify and tap into your network. Tapping into your network for advice on hiring decisions can pay off ten-fold, helping find you that A+ hire and often making the hiring process a much smoother one.