As a recruiter, I always coach candidates to:🔍 Research the company💬 Speak positively about past roles (even tough ones!)⏳ Save benefits/comp talks for after the offer The most surprising answer that trumped me was “I am a quick learner”. I like the revised spin. Top 7 Interview Pitfalls: 1️⃣ “I hated my last boss/company.” → Comes off as unprofessional. 2️⃣ “What does
Struggling with behavioural interview questions? The STAR method is your secret weapon to deliver clear, compelling, and structured answers that impress hiring managers! Here’s how it works: ⭐ STAR Breakdown: 1️⃣ S – Situation Set the scene: Briefly describe the challenge. 2️⃣ T – Task Define your role and goal. 3️⃣ A – Action Highlight your steps—showcase problem-solving & leadership. 4️⃣ R – Result Quantify success!
This Canada Day, all of us at Direct IT Recruiting are excited to celebrate 158 years of our incredible nation. True North, strong and free! As we raise our flags, let’s take pride in everything that makes Canada special. Our country has given the world so much to celebrate. Our hardworking farmers and fishermen provide
This Mother’s Day, I want to take a moment to celebrate all the incredible moms—clients, candidates, friends, and family! 💖 My mom, Vonna Walsh, was a florist and the proud owner of Flower World on St. George Street in Moncton, NB. Mother’s Day was always her busiest day, and she ensured every bouquet and arrangement was fresh, flawless, and breathtaking—just like
A Heartfelt Thank You from Direct IT Recruiting Inc. We are beyond grateful to each and every one of you for helping us reach 35,000 followers on LinkedIn! Your support, engagement, and shared passion for IT recruiting, career growth, interview tips, and top-tier talent sourcing have made this milestone possible. When we first started posting on LinkedIn, we never
Job interviews are a two-way street. While the company is evaluating you, you should also be assessing whether the role, team, and culture align with your goals. Asking thoughtful questions can set you apart from other candidates and give you critical insights into what working there would actually be like. Here are 12 powerful questions
Most employees walk into their 1-on-1s expecting their manager to lead the conversation. But what if you could flip the script and use these meetings to showcase your leadership potential? Here’s a simple framework to make your 1-on-1s work for your career growth: 👇 ✅ 3 Accomplishments from the Past Week🔹 Quantify your impact whenever possible.🔹 Include any positive feedback you’ve
Okay, let me get one thing straight: I’ve recently read more ”results-driven team players” on CVs as a recruiter than I can count. And let me tell you, most of them look like the same robot wrote them. AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude can create your resume, but if you’re not careful, your resume will look like all the other AI-written resumes. As an example,
Welcome to Valentine’s Day 2025! When I think of Valentine’s Day, I think of love, roses and my mother. One of my favourite quotes from Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet, which encompasses both love and roses, is as follows: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other word would smell
Time theft occurs when employees receive compensation for hours they haven’t actually worked, leading to financial losses for employers and termination and potential legal consequences for employees. Time theft has been a term since 1996. It has become more prominent since COVID in 2020 when workers were forced to work from home. In Canada, with
As we step into 2025, Direct IT Recruiting sends heartfelt wishes for a year filled with joy, health, and success. Take a moment to reflect on the progress and milestones of 2024—each achievement is a stepping stone toward even greater things. We’re excited to see what the future holds and look forward to supporting your career journey
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Remembrance Day is a time to reflect on and honour the courageous men and women who served our country, ensuring its strength and freedom. This solemn occasion invites all Canadians to pause and reflect on the values that unite us: freedom, democracy, and
To all my valued clients, candidates, professional friends, and family, I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. I am grateful to all of you for your continued patronage and support. This is Direct IT Recruiting’s 17th year of business and counting! Thanksgiving is one of my favourite times of year because I enjoy the colourful fall leaves. I
Happy September, everyone! Whether you’re returning to school, getting ready for new projects kicking off or starting a new job, September is a bustling month. With the end of the calendar year soon approaching and the last quarter of the year beginning, September offers you lots of opportunities to kickstart your career. Take the time
Happy August, everyone! This year, I wanted to share a story about my childhood. When I was growing up in Coverdale, New Brunswick, I lived on a dairy farm. Farming is hard work, and I know that my time living on the family farm instilled in me a strong work ethic that I carry to
As we approach the long weekend in August, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to each of you. Your support and partnership mean the world to us at Direct IT Recruiting Inc. Whether you’re exploring new career opportunities with us, partnering with us to build your teams, or simply being a supportive friend,
The summer solstice, the longest day of the year, presents a unique opportunity to focus on personal and professional growth. For IT professionals, leveraging this day to enhance your career can be both productive and rewarding. At Direct IT Recruiting, we would like to share some ways to make the most of the summer solstice to advance
Direct IT Recruiting Inc. is immensely grateful to all of you for helping us reach 20,000 followers on LinkedIn. Your support, engagement, and shared enthusiasm for IT recruiting, IT jobs, interview tips, resume tips, and career growth have been incredible. When we began this journey on LinkedIn, we never imagined it would lead to such a
Congratulations. You have spent valuable time crafting your resume, tailoring it to the job description, and creating a professional, complete LinkedIn profile. All that effort has resulted in an interview. Now, I want to raise awareness of an unconscious bias that may be at play called the Halo Effect. In 1920, an American psychologist, Edward
So wonderful to attend and support the Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity Gala last night at Angus Glen in Markham. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were raised to support Ontario families in need to support their seriously ill children with hospital care, household costs and medical treatment expenses. #jacc #jenniferashleigh #charity #hospital #ontario #directirecruiting #markham #angusglen
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