Stats Canada recently released their numbers for the past year with regard to employment rates, reporting a 2% increase from January 2012 to January 2013, with thousands of jobs added, especially over the last quarter of the year. These numbers are great for those job seekers out there looking for work, but if you are looking to add a new member to your team, this supply and demand means competition.
In a competitive job market, such as the one that continues to evolve in Ontario, companies looking to increase their own staff pool are faced with the task of finding and attracting top talent from a collection that is continuing to grow. There are a number of ways to combat this challenge, and one of the most effective is to work with a recruitment firm that knows how to get those candidates (whether they are looking or not) interested in your company.
Don’t just open the phone book and pick from the list of Toronto executive recruiters - do some research. With so many out there to choose from, it is important to know what to look for. Here are some things to think about when considering Toronto executive recruiters that can give you an edge in the marketplace.
Experience is key. Make sure that the recruiting firm that you choose has experience. Developing well-defined strategies for recruitment takes an in-depth understanding of the job market coupled with the knowledge required to deal with searches in a confidential manner.
Reputation means everything in the recruiting business, so make sure that you check out what others are saying. Going with those Toronto executive recruiters that have gained a reputation for excellence is a step in the right direction. Earning respect takes work, and so if the company that you are researching is trusted that’s a good indication of their commitment.
In today’s competitive market, it is also crucial to work with an executive recruiting firm that invests in the newest technology and growing trends in the digital marketplace. A firm that utilizes social media for recruitment and capitalizes on recruitment software such as a CRM has your best interests in mind.
With competition continuing to heat up in Ontario’s job market, taking advantage of the benefits of working with Toronto executive recruiters allows you to find the candidate that fits the position even if the demand exceeds the supply. You don’t need to attempt to deliver the moon to those candidates – you just have to have an executive search firm in your corner that knows what to look for.
For more information about having an edge in today’s competitive market, please contact Permanent Search Group/PSG by calling 1-905-276-2006 or visit www.permanentsearch.com
