Prepped for success: 8 ways to prep for an interview

Prepped for success: 8 ways to prep for an interview

December 20th, 2012

By Ross Campbell Toronto Financial Recruiter You’ve been invited to come in for a job interview. That’s the good news. To make the most of this important first step, now is the time to start…

Recruiters Tips: Top 5 Email Blunders and How to Avoid Them

Recruiters Tips: Top 5 Email Blunders and How to Avoid Them

November 28th, 2012

By Judy Sheridan Toronto-based Operations Manager  Most of us rely on email as one of our primary communication tools, and given the number of messages we send and receive, we do it with remarkable success….

Big Bad Social Media Profile Slip-Ups That Can Cost You A Job

Big Bad Social Media Profile Slip-Ups That Can Cost You A Job

October 25th, 2012

Social Media is a powerful tool … for good and for evil. As quickly as it can boost your presence, it can also tear it down. What you post on your social media profile can put you out of the running for a job you want, or even cost you one that you already have.

How To Lose a Job Offer Without Even Trying

How To Lose a Job Offer Without Even Trying

September 13th, 2012

You believe you’re perfect for the job and, after a terrific interview, the employer seems to agree. So you’re in the final stages of the screening process and it seems like you’ve got the new job in the bag. But hold on, don’t get ahead of yourself yet. There are still things that could cause the employer to rethink making you an offer. Here’s what NOT to do:

Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

April 20th, 2012

Did you know that you can optimize your LinkedIn profile so that you show up in more job searches? If you optimize your own LinkedIn profile you will show up higher on the list of…

Top 3 Tips on Finding a Retail Job

Top 3 Tips on Finding a Retail Job

March 28th, 2012

By Bruce Powell, Founder & Executive Recruiter In today’s uncertain economic climate, it can be hard to predict which companies will be around for the long haul. However, the recent excitement of the arrival in…

What to do When Top Talent Leaves

What to do When Top Talent Leaves

February 2nd, 2012

By Randy Quarin Top talent is hard to find and can be even harder to keep. The more you accept this and prepare for it, the better the chance you’ll be able to fill your…

How to Create a Personal Business Plan

How to Create a Personal Business Plan

January 11th, 2012

By Senior Partner Randy Quarin One of the best ways to ensure we keep focused on our priorities and stay on track is to create a personal business plan to help guide our daily activities…

Top 3 Ways to Focus on Your Strengths

Top 3 Ways to Focus on Your Strengths

January 5th, 2012

By Bruce Powell, Founder & Managing Partner In our jobs, most of us have a natural desire to be really good at what we do and to make a significant contribution to the company we…