Toronto IT jobs Archives

One of the ultimate paradoxes of the hiring process

When I was finishing grad school in May 2014 and started going on a bunch of interviews with companies of about 250 employees all the way up to places like...

A brief examination of candidate and employer “ghosting”

Seems like “ghosting” has been a hot topic of late in recruiting circles, so it felt wise to cover it, albeit briefly. Most discussions of ghosting seem to focus...

Government, private sector invest $1B in information technology in Montreal

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was on hand to make the announcement in Montreal Wednesday. The federal and provincial governments along with Canadian tech company CAE have teamed up to...

5 Mistakes Candidates Make When Speaking With Recruiters

With insight into the process, you can leverage your skills and set yourself aside from the competition that is still shooting blindfolded. Like any journey, you can’t get anywhere without knowing...

6 Tips for Writing an Effective Resume

Hiring managers and recruiters alike say they've seen more poorly written resumes cross their desks recently than ever before. Attract more interview offers and ensure your resume doesn't eliminate you...

What 5 Things Must You Do to Ace the Interview?

If your resume made the cut and you got called in for a job interview, it's time to get prepared. After all, you only get one chance to make the...

IF NOT NOW, WHEN? TAKING YOUR IT CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Many of us who work in the IT profession get bored with our jobs and try to change the focus and direction of our IT career. For myself, for example,...

4 Signs You’ve Found The Right IT Recruiter

The IT industry is still moving at exponential speed, so an IT job candidate can afford to be selective about what positions and offers they accept. The right IT recruiter...

Top 10 IT Job Skills To Have For 2017

Toronto’s IT sector is booming, but you may be wondering what particular skill-sets are in highest demand. The following list compiles a diverse range of IT job skills which companies...