Don’t Let a Break, Break You: Why Career Gaps Can Be a Source of Strength Rather Than Weakness

Don’t Let a Break, Break You: Why Career Gaps Can Be a Source of Strength Rather Than Weakness

November 30th, 2021

Career breaks are becoming increasingly popular, especially with the younger generations in the workforce. It is an opportunity that seems like a risk. It can be scary to take a step away. But a planned…

What Candidates Are Really Attracted to in Your Job Listing

What Candidates Are Really Attracted to in Your Job Listing

August 9th, 2018

By Gary Hinde, Toronto Technology Recruiter Writing a strong job listing is an effective way to attract top job candidates. However, too many companies treat job listings as an afterthought. They are often written in…

Is Having a University Degree a Deal Breaker These Days?

Is Having a University Degree a Deal Breaker These Days?

April 13th, 2018

By Gary Hinde, Toronto Technology Recruiter Almost every job post you see today requires candidates to have a university degree or college diploma. Many positions require even more than a bachelor’s degree. Advanced post-graduate degrees…

Do You Suck as a Job Candidate? 5 Things Bad Candidates Do

Do You Suck as a Job Candidate? 5 Things Bad Candidates Do

November 2nd, 2017

We all want to be that superstar job candidate that companies are falling over to hire. We want to be able to choose between multiple job offers and have career options. But there is a…

Candidates Continue to Lie on Resumes – How to Catch Them!

Candidates Continue to Lie on Resumes – How to Catch Them!

September 15th, 2017

By Gary Hinde, Toronto IT Recruiter We all know candidates lie on resumes. However, a new study revealed just how many candidates lie – 85 percent! That’s right, the study found that an alarming number…

Common Job Interview Questions You Need to be Ready to Answer

Common Job Interview Questions You Need to be Ready to Answer

March 24th, 2016

Your resume is what will get you a call back for an interview, but the job interview itself is your time to shine and show that you are the right person for the job. This also means you need to be prepared to answer a plethora of questions about your experience, skills, and potential employer. And you never know which questions they are going to ask until you sit down for the interview

5 Headhunter Approved Tips to Become a Rockstar Finance Job Candidate

5 Headhunter Approved Tips to Become a Rockstar Finance Job Candidate

February 16th, 2016

Everyone wants to be that rockstar job candidate whom the top companies in the industry are fighting over. We want to be sought after; we want to be a big deal. But, if you want to get to this point in your career, you need to go above and beyond if you want to stand out among the hundreds or even thousands of other finance job candidates who want to work for the same company and get the same jobs as you.

Why You Still Need to Hire Recruiters

Why You Still Need to Hire Recruiters

November 10th, 2015

There is no question that LinkedIn is an effective way to connect with other like-minded business professionals – What it is NOT, is a replacement for hiring a recruiter.