Job Seeker Tips

How to Decide Between Retained Executive Search and Contingency Recruiting

By Peter Humphrey|2020-11-28T22:15:05-04:00February 4, 2019|Candidates, Job Seeker Tips|

When it comes to recruiting the best talent for your organization, most recruiting agencies use either retained or contingent approaches. But what’s the difference, and which is better for your business? Here’s what to know.

Retained Search: Much like working with a lawyer, retained search means an organization pays a fee up front to secure the services of the firm. This gives recruiters time to focus on understanding the needs of the business, the skills needed for the position, and […]

Lantern Institute at University of Toronto – Speaking engagement

By Peter Humphrey|2017-08-31T23:22:47-04:00August 24, 2017|Candidates, Job Seeker Tips, TalentSphere|

Chris Beers, Senior Associate specialising in Data Analytics and IT, had the privilege of speaking to students at the Lantern Institute at University of Toronto. Lantern provides fast-tracked training to engineering graduates to help them transition into a fulfilling career in the financial services, IT, and analytics fields. Helping these students at such a crucial point in their lives was a great experience. I look forward to continuing to contribute to high-potential young people like them as they work […]

Writing a Cover Letter

By Peter Humphrey|2017-02-13T06:51:22-04:00January 14, 2017|Candidates, Job Seeker Tips, TalentSphere|

The central aim of a well-written cover letter is to spark a potential employer’s interest in your resume. Consequently, it is imperative not only for your cover letter to be entirely flawless, but that it be tailored towards the particular opening that you are seeking. In order to do so, you must convey clearly and succinctly why you will best contribute to the company over other qualified applicants.

Formatting an Effective Cover Letter
I. Contact Information: It is important that your […]

The Resignation Process

By Peter Humphrey|2016-04-29T17:45:52-04:00April 29, 2016|Candidates, Job Seeker Tips|

We have all heard the horror stories of a resignation gone terribly wrong. The boss who flies off the handle, the co-worker that spews verbal abuse and even the beloved janitor who sobs inconsolably at the company’s significant loss. To be quite frank, leaving a job has the potential to be an emotional disaster for everyone involved.

Quitting your job doesn’t have to be a difficult, drama-induced affair. There are ways to calmly, politely and effectively tender your resignation so that […]

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Toronto	416 900 3435
Calgary	403 910 9222
Edmonton	587 333 7929
Kelowna	250 448 8880
Montreal	438 448 4300
Mississauga	905 919 3688
Ottawa	613 783 1441
Vancouver	778 807 9777
Victoria	250 294 8095
Winnipeg	204 285 3905
Canada-Wide	1855 900 3435

USA	1877 900 3435
Dallas	469 498 2002

February 2019

How to Decide Between Retained Executive Search and Contingency Recruiting

August 2017

Lantern Institute at University of Toronto – Speaking engagement

January 2017

Writing a Cover Letter

April 2016

The Resignation Process

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