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5 Foundational Processes for your IT Hiring

In the IT industry, the hiring process can be just as competitive as the application process. With so many businesses requiring the help of great IT employees, finding the right candidates has had a real effect on tech hiring in Toronto. One way to differentiate yourself from other businesses seeking IT professionals is to build […]

Tips to Remove IT Hiring Headaches

It can be problematic for companies to go through the entire hiring process only to end up with an employee who doesn’t meet the needs of your team. Having an experienced IT recruiting firm can make all the difference when it comes to finding a successful candidate to join your business. But even without the […]

“Um, this isn’t the job I thought it was.”

It happens more often than you think: You apply for a job that sounds like the perfect fit and arrive at the interview ready to sell your skills and expertise. A few minutes into the interview, however, it becomes clear that the position for which you applied is definitely not the position they’re talking about […]

5 Worst Things to do in a Job Interview

Although most of the people we work with are young professionals with the common sense to avoid particularly egregious blunders during the interview stage, it’s not uncommon to hear a story from a potential employer that has us shaking our heads. No judgement. It can be nerve-wracking. The following blog post is a non-exhaustive list […]

3 Easy Steps to Writing the Perfect Cover Email

Writing an effective cover email is crucial. Ask any recruiter and they’ll tell you: Sometimes it’s the cover email, not the resume, that gets you moved to the top of the pile. Why? Because while a resume often is – and should be – a concise summary of your skills, experience, education and achievements, a […]

When to Call After the Job Interview

This situation is probably familiar to you. You land an interview with a company you really respect, you show up to the interview, you nail it, you go home, you wait for the company to call, and the call never comes. A week might go by, followed by another week. All the while, you’ll stay […]

Bringing your Personality to the Interview Can Get You The Right Job

In fact, bringing your personality into the job interview may help you get the job that’s BEST for you. A Tale of Two Job Interviews Years ago, I had an interview for a job working on a potato chip account. The woman interviewing me boosted that her team thought about chips, 24 hours a day. […]

9 Essential Interview Tips for Your New IT Position

When it comes to interviews, a little thoughtful preparation can go a long way. Just take some time to review our list of nine essential tips to ensure you are putting your best foot forward from that first handshake to your trip down the elevator. 1. Dress appropriately Different interviews call for different outfits. […]