10 Signs You’ve Identified a Top Candidate

10 Signs You’ve Identified a Top Candidate

August 29th, 2024

All companies want to find that star candidate – the person who is perfect for the job. But in our years of experience as recruiters in Toronto, we can tell you that identifying that top…

What NOT to Do When Interviewing For Multiple Jobs. 6 Things To Avoid

What NOT to Do When Interviewing For Multiple Jobs. 6 Things To Avoid

July 30th, 2024

Are you interviewing for multiple jobs at the same time? You’re not the only one.  Interviewing for more than one job at a time is increasingly common, especially in larger cities. It’s been a popular…

Accounting Certifications in Canada Worth Considering

Accounting Certifications in Canada Worth Considering

April 30th, 2024

Are you thinking about a career in accounting? It’s a great career path to consider. And I’m not just saying this because I’m an accounting recruiter.  Accounting careers have never afforded professionals more opportunities. How…

The 10 Highest Paying Jobs in Finance

The 10 Highest Paying Jobs in Finance

May 30th, 2024

Money is always a consideration when considering career paths. One of the reasons people get into finance is they like working with money and they like to make money, as well. While you can expect…

5 Things You MUST Do When a Headhunter Unexpectedly Recruits You

5 Things You MUST Do When a Headhunter Unexpectedly Recruits You

February 29th, 2024

Whether you are a top level executive, talented professional or up-and-comer in the finance industry, you could find yourself in the interesting position of being recruited by a company. It’s a good situation to be in; however, many finance professionals tend to be unclear about what to do next.

“We’re Going in Another Direction”: How to Turn Down a Candidate

“We’re Going in Another Direction”: How to Turn Down a Candidate

July 2nd, 2024

As a headhunter, I often have A+ candidates who have gone all the way through the interview process with a client, only to have to turn them down toward the final stages – an often heartbreaking but necessary evil in the hiring process. My message to hiring managers and HR professionals is this: the way you go about letting someone down matters!

For anyone who has ever been turned down for an opportunity with a vague explanation like, “we’re going in another direction”, it can absolutely leave a sour taste in a candidate’s mouth, and jeopardize the opportunity to build a strong, ongoing relationship…