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
For those of you who know me, I am a numbers person. I studied 21 math courses while I attended university, pursuing my Computer Science degree. I am sharing some recent resume statistics to raise awareness among current and future applicants and hiring managers. I have added my thoughts to these figures as I saw
I have written articles about this subject and wanted to share a different spin for 2024. If you are in the job market, empower yourself by changing the narrative from “Job Seeker” to “Job Shopper.” Doesn’t that sound more inviting? We call this spray-and-pray if you apply to every job on large job boards such as Indeed, ZipRecruiter,
Direct IT Recruiting wishes you a Happy Easter filled with joy and laughter. May this Easter bring renewal, hope, and all life’s goodness. Enjoy the beauty of springtime and cherish moments with your loved ones. 🥚🌷
I had the pleasure of attending an International Women’s Day luncheon this week at the Albany Club in Toronto. Hearing the panel speakers talk about their successes, accomplishments, and the women they admired most was inspiring. Today, March 8th, marks the day we can recognize the great women in this world who molded us into
The boomerang effect in the workplace is the practice of rehiring former employees. This has become a strategic move for modern organizations. It positively impacts the company’s dynamics and culture and brings many benefits, such as reduced onboarding time, enhanced loyalty, and a fresh perspective. As long as the former employee left on good terms, the benefits
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