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Jillian Meyer has worked in finance and legal recruitment for over 15 years and leads the Niche Recruitment team. As a Senior Recruitment Consultant she goes above and beyond to serve clients and candidates and recruit top talent providing a highly personalized service. Growing up in a family business, an entrepreneur and a graduate from Ryerson University's Ted Rogers School of Business focused in HR and Law, she Chairs the Ted Rogers Human Resources Alumni Association and organizes annual speaker panels that discuss the latest HR trends and issues.
She also has a 4 year old son, two rescue beagles and is on a mission to go greener and cruelty-free with household and personal products. |
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How Companies are Coping with COVID-19
With the latest extension of non-essential business closures and the reports that Ontario has hopefully started to peak, we are all eager for a gradual return to some sort of normalcy in our lives and businesses. Businesses are having to pivot and adjust on the fly to this new reality. This challenging time is testing all organizations ability to be introspective and flexible. It is showing us where we can be more efficient, what is essential and that working virtually can be just as productive and may be a long-term option as the return to work won’t be a straight line. It is also the opportunity to build loyalty and show appreciation to your employees and clients in turn strengthening your culture and does not have to have a price tag attached. After speaking to HR and Management in companies of all sizes and across a variety of industries I have complied common challenges and best practices to share.
Overcoming the challenges of hiring as a small/midsized company
As published in the March 2019 Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Toronto Newsletter
It’s no secret that small and midsized accounting, law and financial advisory firms face some unique challenges when it comes to finding and securing the right people to grow their team. Whether it’s tight budgets, broad roles, lack of Human Resources, or the need for more versatile and flexible staff, all of these can pose challenges when looking to hire. Here are some proven strategies to overcome common hiring challenges and specific ways to fine-tune your interview process to help ensure you’re identifying the right candidate that’s going to stay and grow with your organization.
It’s no secret that small and midsized accounting, law and financial advisory firms face some unique challenges when it comes to finding and securing the right people to grow their team. Whether it’s tight budgets, broad roles, lack of Human Resources, or the need for more versatile and flexible staff, all of these can pose challenges when looking to hire. Here are some proven strategies to overcome common hiring challenges and specific ways to fine-tune your interview process to help ensure you’re identifying the right candidate that’s going to stay and grow with your organization.
GET YOUR RESUME NOTICED IN A MOUND OF APPLICATIONS
First off, I'm just going to put it out there and call for the death of the one page resume. Your resume is one in a stack that’s growing daily, so how do you increase your chances of getting noticed? By making your application count with a carefully crafted resume and thoughtful application. Here are 19 tips on how to get noticed and pulled out of that stack.
WHAT CANDIDATES SHOULD LOOK FOR IN A RECRUITER
I come across candidates all the time who have never used a recruitment agency or have had negative experiences in the past and are unsure about using one again. As a recruiter with over 7 years of experience in the industry I understand that there are good recruiters and not so good recruiters out there, as with any profession, and a well-known agency doesn't necessarily mean good service, it all depends on the recruiter you're working with. So how do you know if you have a good recruiter? Well don't be afraid to ask questions to figure that out.
