In the US, it now takes longer to hire an HVAC technician or electrician than a software developer. Skilled trades roles average 56 days to fill, overtaking the 54-day average for office-based positions. Randstad USA’s analysis of 150M+ job postings found skilled trades demand growing 3x faster than professional roles, driven by the AI infrastructure … Read more
After placing manufacturing professionals across Quebec for years, from CNC machinists in Montreal’s east end to plant managers in Drummondville, we’ve seen firsthand how a poorly defined hierarchy creates the exact bottlenecks that bring production managers to call us. Understanding who does what, and what each role actually requires, helps you hire more precisely and … Read more
For years, machining has been one of the most important, and most overlooked trades in the industrial world. From aerospace components to medical devices, the work done by machinists and CNC programmers is behind countless products we rely on every day. Many machine shops are saying the same thing: it’s becoming harder to find skilled … Read more
The debate surrounding job hopping is one that consistently sparks intense discussion. There is no golden rule and every situation is different. On one hand, the common narrative states that moving from one company to another is the quickest route to securing higher pay and career advancement. On the other hand, excessively frequent job transitions … Read more
That’s it, after interviewing for a few rounds and getting a job offer in writing, it is time to put in your resignation. You schedule a meeting with your boss and break the news. You’re asked for the reasons of why you’re leaving. There is no need for long explanations regarding your decision, this isn’t … Read more
With the current layoffs, we decided to put together a guide on how to deal with losing your job.
It isn’t unheard of for passive job seeking candidates to remain in their search for a perfect position for weeks / months on end. After a while, you WILL lose focus As your focus scope gets blurred, the reasons for considering a new position may get faded. This infinite loop can push one towards accepting … Read more
Need help leaving your current position as you have just accepted another job offer? Resign from your job, gracefully! The big day has come! You just signed a job offer from a new employer – congrats!!! Everything about the opportunity seems to be an upgrade from your current arrangement. However you are now faced with … Read more
Writing a perfect resume is a fine art We do our best to find the right balance between the most descriptive words that justly portray our experience and keeping it generic in order not to get disqualified by overly picky recruiters / HR. In fact, an eye tracking study has showed that on average, recruiters … Read more