How Diversity Retention Plans Can Help Finance Organizations

How Diversity Retention Plans Can Help Finance Organizations

November 17th, 2017

By Steven Petroff, Toronto Financial Recruiter Diversity is a popular topic in the recruiting world today and for good reason. Diverse organizations thrive, and they attract diverse talent. However, many companies are failing to properly…

When Is the WORST Time to Look for a Job?

When Is the WORST Time to Look for a Job?

May 15th, 2025

While it can be argued that there is never a bad time to look for a job, especially if you are out of work, certain times of the year are less productive than others. As…

The Shocking and Not So Shocking Reasons People Get Fired

The Shocking and Not So Shocking Reasons People Get Fired

October 3rd, 2017

Employees get fired. They get “let go.” They get laid off. It’s part of how the work world operates. Getting fired can have a huge impact on you, and it can it can follow you…

4 Reasons Why Finance Professionals Should Welcome Recruiter Relationships

4 Reasons Why Finance Professionals Should Welcome Recruiter Relationships

September 22nd, 2017

By Steven Petroff, Toronto Financial Recruiter Accounting and finance recruiters can play a pivotal role in your career if you allow them. There is no shortage of accounting and finance professionals who scoff when they…

Interesting Accounting Career Paths To Consider

Interesting Accounting Career Paths To Consider

July 21st, 2017

Accounting careers also offer a series of other interesting career paths, many of which are wide open for qualified candidates and provide you with the job growth opportunities you are seeking.

4 Insider Tips for Accessing the Hidden Job Market

4 Insider Tips for Accessing the Hidden Job Market

July 20th, 2017

Today, many companies hire internally or they use employee referrals to find candidates to interview. This leaves many qualified candidates in the dark. But don’t worry. We’ll clue you into a number of ways that you can gain access to the hidden job market and open the door to many more career opportunities.

3 Simple Tips to Keep Your Mind Strong and Sharp

3 Simple Tips to Keep Your Mind Strong and Sharp

May 18th, 2017

Whether you are new to the world of finance or a seasoned professional, the more you can do to live a healthy work-life balance and keep your mind (and your body) healthy, the better position you will be in to perform at an optimal level.

5 Things You Should NEVER Do on LinkedIn

5 Things You Should NEVER Do on LinkedIn

March 14th, 2017

Prior to using any social platform, especially LinkedIn, where you are making connections with people who could have an impact on your career, it’s a good idea to make sure you know how to use the site properly, and perhaps more importantly, know the faux pas and big no-no’s for interacting on LinkedIn.

Meet the Headhunter: Steven Petroff, Accounting & Finance Recruiter

Meet the Headhunter: Steven Petroff, Accounting & Finance Recruiter

February 28th, 2017

IQ PARTNERS would like you to get to know some of our recruiters. Each month we ask one of them the same 10 questions about their lives, the headhunting business, and what you should know as a job seeker or hiring manager. This month, meet Toronto Recruiter Steven Petroff.

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