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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

Beth Title May 6, 2025
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Professional Goals for 2023 to Help You Land That Dream Job

Our staffing agency in Toronto works with thousands of people every year who are trying to determine their short- & long-term career

TDS Personnel December 19, 2022
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Benefits of Recruiting External Candidates

Hiring internally reduces the required training and some of the recruiting costs. While hiring internally has its benefits, have you ever considered the benefits of recruiting externally?

TDS Personnel May 11, 2022
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Refining the 2022 Recruitment Process

2021 brought changes to the workforce that resulted in remarkable movement for top talent in most industries.  As we forge ahead with

TDS Personnel January 25, 2022
Blog Employers Interviews

International Women’s Day Audio & Reading List

Our recruitment agency is proud to be a woman owned & operated firm that is also currently staffed entirely by women.  To

TDS Personnel March 8, 2021
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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

Beth Title December 16, 2020
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How to Thrive at Work Post COVID-19 Lockdown

Businesses are actively creating and implementing health and safety protocols to ensure a safe return to the office for their staff. This

TDS Personnel June 24, 2020
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Virtual Interviewing: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

In these unprecedented times, companies are heavily relying on software such as Zoom, Skype, Google Hangouts and GoToMeeting to keep lines of

TDS Personnel May 7, 2020
Blog Interviews Job Seekers

Six Tips for Working from Home – COVID-19 Edition

Working from home (WFH) can be challenging – add COVID-19 to the mix and roadblocks start to stack up.  From carving out

TDS Personnel March 30, 2020
Blog Employers Job Seekers

Four Tips to Keep Your 2020 Career Resolutions on Track

2020: a new year and an entirely new decade. A chance for new accomplishments, new opportunities and bigger dreams. With a new

TDS Personnel January 23, 2020
Blog Job Seekers

Three Tips to Ace the Work Holiday Party

‘Tis the season for holiday work parties. Holiday parties are a great way to foster relationships between employees, show appreciation and build

TDS Personnel December 11, 2019
Blog Job Seekers

Millennial Nation: Three Ways to Recruit the Millennial Generation

Millennials are currently the largest generation in the Canadian workforce. By 2030, the millennial generation will make up over 75% of the

TDS Personnel November 15, 2019
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Podcasts: Education (or Entertainment) on the Move

What is a podcast? As per Wikipedia, “A podcast is an episodic series of digital audio or video files which a user

TDS Personnel October 11, 2019
Blog Employers Job Seekers

Debunking Five Common Job Search Myths

As a recruitment agency, daily we speak with professionals in a variety of industries. We often hear about misconceptions and myths permeating

TDS Personnel August 21, 2019
Blog Job Seekers

How to Elevate the Candidate Experience

Attracting top talent can be a challenge in today’s job market. While salaries, benefits, and holidays are as important as ever, in-demand

TDS Personnel July 25, 2019
Blog Employers

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 –

Beth Title May 21, 2019
Blog Resumes

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

Beth Title April 25, 2019
Blog Job Seekers

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.

Beth Title April 1, 2019
Blog Job Seekers

Celebrating Women

TDS was founded by, and is owned by women. Currently, it is an all-women office and has been so for many years.

TDS Personnel March 8, 2019
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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

Beth Title March 6, 2019
Blog Job Seekers

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

Beth Title February 13, 2019
Blog Employers Job Seekers

Takeaways from the HRPA Conference

2019 Theme: Work Climate (Positive Climate Change at Work) The consultants at TDS attend the HRPA Conference every year to network, gain

TDS Personnel February 5, 2019
Blog Employers Job Seekers

New Year’s Resolutions for Job Seekers

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Beth Title January 10, 2019
Blog Job Seekers

Three Steps to a Successful Job Search

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Beth Title July 10, 2017
Blog Job Seekers

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

Beth Title June 14, 2017
Blog Employers

Seven Tips To Make Your Resume Stand Out

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Beth Title May 26, 2017
Blog Resumes

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

Beth Title April 27, 2017
Blog Interviews

Job Hoppers Through a New Lens

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Beth Title April 27, 2017
Blog Employers

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