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…

Red Flags to Watch for—Top 5 From Each Side of the Interview Table

Red Flags to Watch for—Top 5 From Each Side of the Interview Table

July 3rd, 2025

Finding the best candidate and employer match is the goal. But finding the right partnership is challenging.  Whether you are a candidate looking for a job or an employer looking to hire, all recruitment agencies…

How to Spot Candidate Red Flags Early On

How to Spot Candidate Red Flags Early On

August 16th, 2022

Recruiting in Toronto is challenging. As the biggest city in the country, it has a very large and diverse talent pool. With so many people applying for positions, it can be difficult to separate top…

8 Red Flags to Watch out for When Recruiting Executive Talent

8 Red Flags to Watch out for When Recruiting Executive Talent

March 3rd, 2020

Finding the right executive talent to fit your organization is a challenging endeavor. You want someone who fits within your company culture, can make an impact, and help lead your company into the future. Executives…

Watch Out! 10 Habits That Make a Candidate Unhirable

Watch Out! 10 Habits That Make a Candidate Unhirable

January 30th, 2020

You come across all types of candidates during the recruiting process. It can be challenging to differentiate one candidate from the next. Many share similar experiences, academic backgrounds, and skills. While there are some sure-fire…

Don’t Hire That Candidate!!! 5 Red Flags to Recognize

Don’t Hire That Candidate!!! 5 Red Flags to Recognize

March 21st, 2019

Telling the difference between a good and bad candidate can be difficult. Some great candidates are poor at interviewing, some bad candidates are excellent at interviewing, and then there is everyone who falls somewhere in…

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