+1 (416) 923-4397AI Interviews & Resume Fraud Detection: What Recruiters Need to Know in 2025
Some companies are turning to AI to help sift through stacks of resumes. The idea is to flag anything unusual: overlapping roles, questionable credentials, or formatting that doesn’t fit expected norms. From a distance, that might seem like a smart solution—especially if you’re reviewing hundreds of applications a week. But here’s the thing we’ve learned […]
Why Getting Noticed Takes More Than Just a Resume
If you’re sending out resume after resume with little to no response, you’re not alone. Today’s market is competitive, and standing out takes more than just hitting “Apply.” Lately, we’ve spoken with so many candidates who feel like the hiring process has lost its human touch. No replies, no feedback, just silence. It’s frustrating—and exhausting. […]
Being Ghosted by Employers? Why Even Top Toronto Talent Is Left Waiting in 2025
At TDS Personnel, we work closely with companies across Toronto, and one trend we’ve been watching closely is the rise in candidate ghosting. Not from candidates—to candidates. Hiring managers are under more pressure than ever: roles shift halfway through a search, headcounts freeze, internal teams are short-staffed, and inboxes overflow with applications. Somewhere in all […]
Celebrating 50 Years of TDS Personnel: A Legacy Rooted in Relationships
Fifty years is a rare milestone in business—especially in an industry as dynamic and people-driven as recruitment. At TDS Personnel, we’re incredibly proud to celebrate five decades of connecting Toronto’s top talent with the city’s leading employers. From our roots in Yorkville to our evolution into a trusted Toronto recruitment agency, our story is built […]
New Year, New Opportunities: Crafting Your 2025 Career Resolutions
With the holidays in the rearview and 2025 underway, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your professional journey and set new goals for success. Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, considering a career change, or simply striving for personal growth in your current role, 2025 offers fresh opportunities for anyone willing to take a […]
Key Hiring Trends from 2024: Insights from a Recruitment Agency in Toronto
The hiring landscape in 2024 evolved in response to shifting workplace expectations, economic challenges, and technological advancements. As a recruitment agency in Toronto specializing in administrative, finance, and accounting roles, we’ve observed significant patterns that have shaped hiring practices this year. Here, we share our insights on what has resonated with employers and candidates, as […]
Why Recruitment Agencies Are More Important Than Ever in a Competitive Job Market
In today’s fast-paced and competitive job market, the demand for skilled professionals far outweighs the supply. Businesses are facing greater challenges in finding, attracting, and retaining top talent, while job seekers are navigating an increasingly complex hiring landscape. This is where recruitment agencies, like TDS Personnel, play a crucial role. By bridging the gap between […]
How ChatGPT for Recruitment Will Revolutionize Human Resources and Hiring
Often considered a luxury service, recruitment agencies are able to take the guesswork out of the market by narrowing down the talent pool, saving companies both time and money long term.
Are You Ready to Change Jobs? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Do
Often considered a luxury service, recruitment agencies are able to take the guesswork out of the market by narrowing down the talent pool, saving companies both time and money long term.
Evaluating Your Counter Offer – Making the Right Career Move
Often considered a luxury service, recruitment agencies are able to take the guesswork out of the market by narrowing down the talent pool, saving companies both time and money long term.
How to Lose a Candidate in 10 Days: Common Hiring Missteps and How to Avoid Them
Now more than ever it’s important to ensure that your hiring and interview process is in alignment with the pace of the market. Top talent is here today and gone tomorrow if the interview process doesn’t take this into account. Companies lose top talent for many reasons but here are a few that can be […]
Toronto Job Market 2023: How TikTok Is Influencing Employees
TikTok Workplace Trends Are Influencing the Toronto Job Market 2023 – Here’s What Employers Should Know Quiet Quitting, Rage Applying, Bare Minimum Monday . . . you may have heard the terms that are shaping the Toronto job market in 2023 (and the job market across Canada and the world). Many of these trends are […]
3 Key Things to Consider if You Receive a Counteroffer
You’ve handed in your notice, started planning the new wardrobe for your new job, been listening to podcasts to brush up on your skills, and bam…you’ve just received a counteroffer from your current employer (or via your employer’s preferred recruitment agency in Toronto). Sounds flattering, but beware! Counteroffers can be a blessing in disguise . […]
TDS is 45. Do We Look Our Age?
In 1975, Sandra (my mother) and her good friend Diane, two ambitious women in their 20s, made the decision to open a recruiting firm. Named on a whim, the letters of T, D, and S had very little meaning so they often told clients it stood for, “Terrific Dynamic Services”. From a fourth-floor walkup with […]
Does Your Resume Pass the Skim Test?
According to a 2012 study from TheLadders, recruiters spend an average of six seconds on each resume they read. That’s right – all the time and effort you dedicated to your resume can be dismissed after a six-second skim. On the other hand, if your resume passes the ‘skim test’ you’ll be in good shape […]
Networking Advice for the Digital Age
There are numerous ways to look for a job in 2019, including contacting an employment agency, browsing online job banks, and scrolling endlessly through LinkedIn. But no matter how hard you look, securing the job you want will be difficult without the right connections. That’s where networking comes in. Networking is essential to career development. […]
Five-Step Checklist to Identifying Your Dream Job
There are plenty of reasons to look for a new job. Maybe a post on a staffing agency website piqued your interest. Maybe you’re seeking improved compensation and benefits. Maybe you’re interested in more flexible hours and a shorter commute. Or perhaps you’re ready to contribute to an organization that better aligns with your personal […]
Developing Your Online Personal Brand
In today’s job market, your online personal brand can have a major impact on the success of your job search. According to a 2017 study from CareerBuilder, close to 60% of employers said they were less likely to interview candidates they couldn’t find online. 54% also said they had decided not to hire a candidate […]
Attracting Top Talent in a Job Seeker’s Market
Attracting top talent in today’s job market can be challenging. While it remains as important as ever to offer competitive salaries and benefits packages, many employees also want to work somewhere they can make an impact. So, how should your company go about attracting the ideal candidate? Invest time in the hiring process Top job […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Job Seekers
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Three Steps to a Successful Job Search
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] A successful job search requires you to be proactive, positive and professional. This process can be tough but you can also learn a lot about yourself and develop a strong professional network along the way. We have identified three key areas that in […]
The Importance of a Strong Job Description
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] We recently wrote about the challenges job seekers face in making their resume stand out to hiring managers. However, in a job seeker’s market, there is an equal importance to ensure job descriptions are attracting the right talent as well. The crowded job market of today combined with competing demands for attention on the […]
Seven Tips To Make Your Resume Stand Out
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] Recruiters and hiring managers can get hundreds of resumes a day. This, coupled with time restraints on the people receiving them, means stand-out resumes are becoming increasingly important. Your resume is a sales pitch, and you should assume the hiring manager will only take a glance before they move on to […]
Happy Mother’s Day
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at TDS Personnel. We want to take this time to recognize and celebrate all of the wonderful women who work hard to raise, support and love the next generation. Some of our staff shared what Mother’s Day and their moms mean to them. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial […]
Common interview missteps and how to overcome them
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] Job interviewing is an intimidating process, and sometimes the intimidation can get the better of even the most qualified candidates. From the in-person interviews we conduct with our candidates, and the feedback we hear from our clients, we have noticed a few key areas that can significantly improve the interview outcome. […]
Job Hoppers Through a New Lens
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] Over recent years there has been a lot of talk about job hopping on resumes, and we at TDS Personnel have seen our fair share of it as well. What we’ve learned as an employment agency is that we shouldn’t dismiss job hoppers […]