Recruiting Agencies in Canada

[k.h.p.]

Unfortunately this is the problem with an academic degree in an industrial field. Employers will expect you to have industrial experience.

Was your PhD university in Canada? Do they have an office that helps students find jobs? Can they help you?

 

[Kumuluswolken]

Can I ask you how you contacted them? Did you upload your resume to their website, or applied to the position on their website, or contacted them through the website contact form, or contacted a specific recruiter in person ... etc?

In short: I applied on LinkedIn with the "Easy Apply" function. So I just sent my resume and that caught the attention of the recruiter.

In a bit longer: There was another position before with the recruitment agency that I applied for but that didn't work out. Sent my resume on LinkedIn with the Easy Apply and then was contacted by the agent. We had a first phone interview, so that was my first contact with the agent. She passed my resume along to the manager, but the main company was already in late negotiation stages with another candidate and I didn't get an interview as they closed the deal with this candidate. Then about a month later I saw the opening that I ended up getting hired for. Getting the agents attention was easier this time around since we connected before on LinkedIn so I simply wrote a message to her I'd be interested in this new position as well. She knew my resume already and also thought I'd be a good fit so we set up another phone call to get each other up to date and talk about the position and from there the process went it's way.

 

[CaBeaver]

Unfortunately this is the problem with an academic degree in an industrial field. Employers will expect you to have industrial experience.

Was your PhD university in Canada? Do they have an office that helps students find jobs? Can they help you?

Yes, from Canada. They only help currently enrolled students who are about to graduate, and the Alumni office help graduates withing one year of graduation. I don't meet either now.

 

[k.h.p.]

That really sucks.

 

[usthb]

Hi
Is there a way to hire a professional recruiter so that he/she gets me a job (or to the least pass over my resume to a hiring manager) ; I would then pay that person a commission should things work out good (land an offer letter)?
If yes, where to find those people, how effective are they typically, and how to avoid scams?
Could you share any experiences, links, etc.?
Thanks

 

[k.h.p.]

Commissions are generally a percent of the jobs salary.

I've never looked into hiring a recruiter as an applicant. You could call some firms and ask if they do that.

 

[CaBeaver]

Hi
Is there a way to hire a professional recruiter so that he/she gets me a job (or to the least pass over my resume to a hiring manager) ; I would then pay that person a commission should things work out good (land an offer letter)?
If yes, where to find those people, how effective are they typically, and how to avoid scams?
Could you share any experiences, links, etc.?
Thanks

This could work well if recruiters adopt it, where they are getting paid a percentage of the applicant's salary in the first year for example. I didn't see any agency announce they are "hireable" by job seekers, and I haven't asked. Let's know if you get any information regarding this.

 

[milon45]

I heard that recruiting agencies help job seekers, but every time I send to a recruiting agency, they reply to send my resume, and then they reply we will get back to you if we find something for you!! I also uploaded my resume on a couple of recruiting agencies, and no one got back to me Calgary Alberta Best Employment Agency for job seekers, and when I follow up, almost always I don't get a reply, or I get the same first reply ("if we find something ..."). One recruiting agency told me to apply for the listed jobs on their website, and if I am a good match, they will contact me!! Maybe I misunderstood the role of recruiting agencies, but I thought they help job seekers by meeting with them, and help them find the right job for them, but it seems to me that recruiting/employment agencies are no different than HR in a company. Is it like this everywhere in Canada, or I am being treated differently for some reason, like because I have employment gaps, or my field doesn't benefit them ... etc?

Recruiting agencies vary in their approach, but many operate similarly to what you've experienced. While they aim to assist job seekers, they often handle a high volume of inquiries and may only contact candidates when they find a suitable match. This process can seem impersonal, but it's common practice in the industry. Your experience may also be influenced by factors like employment history or industry demand. Persistence and networking can help improve your chances of success, so keep exploring different avenues in your job search.

 

[foodie69]

Recruiting agencies vary in their approach, but many operate similarly to what you've experienced. While they aim to assist job seekers, they often handle a high volume of inquiries and may only contact candidates when they find a suitable match. This process can seem impersonal, but it's common practice in the industry. Your experience may also be influenced by factors like employment history or industry demand. Persistence and networking can help improve your chances of success, so keep exploring different avenues in your job search.

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[ghulamabbas61]

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[milon45]

Companies hire them to act as extensions of their HR departments.

A recruiter will only care about you if they think you can fill a vacancy that they have been hired to fill.

You do not hire recruitment agencies. They care about who is paying them - the company. They need to have a wide and deep pool of candidates that they can consider for positions. So they'll take your resume, and consider you, but they will not go out of their way to find positions for you because their job is to find people to fill positions.



That is because the recruitment agencies ask people to fill in reviews, or they write them themselves uitzendbureau leeuwarden. Don't consider the reviews to be honest.

Recruiting agencies primarily serve employers, not job seekers, which is why they often only contact you if your resume matches a current opening. Their "apply online, and we'll get back to you" approach is standard, and while frustrating, it’s not necessarily personal—it’s just how most operate. Employment gaps or niche fields might make it harder for them to place you, but it’s more about their transactional focus. Consider working with agencies specializing in your field and pairing this with direct applications and networking. Relying solely on agencies can be limiting, so diversifying your job search methods is key.