Do You Still Need a Cover Letter?

Do You Still Need a Cover Letter?

May 20th, 2025

Do you still send a cover letter along with your resume when applying for a job? As an employer, do you still request one from applicants? In 2025, cover letters have started to feel passé….

How to Get Hired in a Tough Job Market

How to Get Hired in a Tough Job Market

May 13th, 2025

Finding a job is no easy task during the best of times. But when the job market is tough, it becomes even more challenging. We’ve spoken with many candidates who’ve expressed some frustration with their…

6 Ways Employers Can Offer Competitive Benefits Without Breaking the Bank

6 Ways Employers Can Offer Competitive Benefits Without Breaking the Bank

May 8th, 2025

Attracting and retaining top-tier talent is becoming more difficult for employers. People are more willing to leave, there is less employer loyalty, and competitors are always looking to poach the best industry talent. If you…

The 6 Biggest Mistakes Our Recruiters See Candidates Make

The 6 Biggest Mistakes Our Recruiters See Candidates Make

May 6th, 2025

As recruiters, we’re in constant contact with job seekers and hiring managers across a wide range of industries. Over the years, our IT recruiters in Toronto noticed common patterns among candidates who struggle to secure…

How Trump’s Tariffs Will Impact the Canadian Job Market

How Trump’s Tariffs Will Impact the Canadian Job Market

May 1st, 2025

The tariff war is in full swing, and many countries and industries are feeling the effects. In our years working in executive search in Toronto, we’ve never seen something with so much uncertainty as Trump’s…

3 Do’s and 3 Don’ts for Building Workplace Culture

3 Do’s and 3 Don’ts for Building Workplace Culture

April 24th, 2025

Working in a positive and engaging work environment is attractive to all people. We want to work somewhere we enjoy going. Building this type of culture is certainly easier said than done. There are many…

Feeling Stuck? The Best Advice for Navigating Career Setbacks or Stagnation

Feeling Stuck? The Best Advice for Navigating Career Setbacks or Stagnation

April 22nd, 2025

Things don’t always go as planned. Perhaps you were anticipating a promotion, an opportunity to take on more responsibility, or you unexpectedly lost your job. These types of career setbacks or stagnation can leave you…

What are the Pros & Cons Of Working With Recruiters?

What are the Pros & Cons Of Working With Recruiters?

April 17th, 2025

If you are thinking about making a career move, the odds are you’ve at least thought about the prospects of working with a recruiter. They are a great resource to help you find opportunities and…

Why Didn’t I Get the Job? The 7 Top Reasons Employers Reject Candidates

Why Didn’t I Get the Job? The 7 Top Reasons Employers Reject Candidates

April 15th, 2025

There are many reasons why you might not get a job. Some could have to do with your performance during the interview, while others are completely out of your control.  Competition is high for all…

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