Stretching the Truth on Your Resume? There Could Be Legal Implications

Stretching the Truth on Your Resume? There Could Be Legal Implications

September 11th, 2025

People lie on their resumes. And, it’s more common than you think. 70% of people admitted they have lied on their resumes, and 37% admitted that they lie frequently. Only 15% of people said they…

How to Create a Win-Win Salary Negotiation

How to Create a Win-Win Salary Negotiation

September 9th, 2025

Salary negotiations don’t have to feel like a battle between employers and job seekers, but they often do. It feels like us vs. them. However, when approached with transparency and collaboration, both sides can walk…

10 Red Flags Employers See in Candidates (and What They Really Mean)

10 Red Flags Employers See in Candidates (and What They Really Mean)

September 4th, 2025

Hiring isn’t a perfect science. However, there are certain characteristics about candidates that employers can identify during the recruitment process, which may cause them to proceed with caution. These red flags should be thoroughly investigated…

The 5 Secrets to Writing a Resume That Actually Gets Read

The 5 Secrets to Writing a Resume That Actually Gets Read

September 2nd, 2025

You have 7.4 seconds to get a hiring manager’s attention. This is how long the average hiring manager or recruiter looks at a resume before deciding if your resume is worth reading. One simple mistake,…

Rehiring Former Staff: What’s Driving the Boomerang Trend in 2025?

Rehiring Former Staff: What’s Driving the Boomerang Trend in 2025?

August 28th, 2025

There is a new trend when it comes to recruiting in Toronto and across most industries. Employers are rehiring former staff. Known as the boomerang trend, it has become a popular recruiting method for filling…

Ghosted After a Job Interview? Here are 5 Steps to Take

Ghosted After a Job Interview? Here are 5 Steps to Take

August 26th, 2025

Being ghosted by an employer after an interview can be extremely frustrating for job candidates, especially if it’s not the first time. Finding a great job can be time-consuming, and you put in a lot…

Rethinking ‘Culture Fit’: Hiring for Growth, Not Just Similarity

Rethinking ‘Culture Fit’: Hiring for Growth, Not Just Similarity

August 21st, 2025

A lot of companies place significant emphasis on “culture fit” when assessing candidates during the hiring process. There’s no question that it has an important role. Headhunters in Toronto will tell you that “Culture fit”…

From Application to Offer: How Candidates Can Stand Out at Every Stage

From Application to Offer: How Candidates Can Stand Out at Every Stage

August 19th, 2025

Searching for a job is a multi-step process. You need to stand out at each stage to ensure you will make it to the next. How do you do this? We asked our legal recruiters…

10 Signs of Ageism in the Workplace

10 Signs of Ageism in the Workplace

August 14th, 2025

Age discrimination is a real concern for mature professionals and job seekers. Most older professionals will be discriminated against because of their age at one point or another in their careers. Ageism is not only…

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