So, you're on the hunt for your unicorn—the perfect candidate who ticks all the boxes. But what if that magical person just isn't out there? You might need to rethink your strategy in today's competitive labor market. Should you focus on fit, culture, experience, or...
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Focusing on Culture and Values: How We’re Boosting Innovation at Essence
For a decade, Essence has focused on recruiting for culture fit. We believe that while skills can be taught, an employee who doesn't fit the company culture can disrupt the organization and impact the bottom line. We wanted people who were happy where they worked and...
The Reskilling Revolution: Are You Ready for the Future of Work?
The world of work is changing fast! Did you know that by 2030, a billion people will need new skills tokeep up? This is why there's a big push for reskilling and upskilling –learning new things or improvingexisting skills to stay relevant. What is the difference...
Are Your Employees Thriving?
Have you noticed a change in your employee's behavior? Has there been a shift in your company culture? Does it seem that productivity is down, and no matter what you do, employees want more and more? You are not alone. According to Gallup, 51% of currently employed...
The Impact of AI – Are we taking the Human out of Recruitment?
AI is currently at the forefront of discussions in recruitment, as it is in various other fields. I continue to seek to understand AI and its implications for the recruitment industry, trying to keep up with the continuing advancement of technology. Applicant tracking...
The Rules of the Resumes – Trends for 2024
It’s a New Year. Are you ready for a new career? If the answer is yes, then you need to start with your resume. The look and feel of a resume have changed significantly in the past five years. Our world has turned digital, and so has your resume. The creativity,...
From Hire to High Performer – Effective Onboarding
Welcome to the world of onboarding, the final but one of the most important steps of the recruitment process. W. My advice DON’T rush through this step and DON’T assume your new hire is “good to go” until you’ve ensured their onboarding experience has been...
“The Offer” – Put your best foot forward!
Congratulations, you found the perfect candidate for the job! But wait – you haven’t sealed the deal just yet. Presenting a winning offer is an important part of the recruitment process. The discussion goes beyond just offering a salary—it's about conveying your...
Unlocking Potential – Psychometric Assessments in Modern Recruitment
Psychometric what? Are we still talking about recruitment? Yes! I know everyone wishes the recruitment process was a little simpler, especially in today’s competitive job market. Finding the right candidate for a position is a challenging task! Traditional methods of...
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions Job Seekers Ask
Do you help people find jobs or new careers?
Keep in mind that not all of our positions are posted on our website. You can send us your resume or reach out to us to be considered for these positions.
Can I submit my resume to be considered for future positions?
Questions Employers Ask
What kinds of organizations do you help?
I have never used a recruiter before, how does this work?
Our clients come to us with a problem they need to solve, such as:
- They’ve tried hiring for a position but can’t find good candidates
- There is a need for confidentiality in the recruitment process
- They don’t have internal capacity or expertise to manage the recruitment process
In all of these cases, the Essence team works to understand your situation and unique requirements. After that, we create a plan to find the right people for the position and make the transition as smooth as possible. Every situation is different, but the need is the same – to find the best people to join your team.
What does it cost to use a recruiter?
When a business is looking for help filling a position, we work with them to create a fee schedule. Our fees depend are based on your customized targeted recruitment plan and on the requirements to find the right candidate for the position. We have a nimble and comprehensive process that will make your recruitment successful. Our process includes:
- Creating job descriptions
- Screening candidates
- Initial interviews
- Administer aptitude, personality, and behavior assessments as required
- Meeting with management to understand the culture of a team
- Searching for excellent candidates locally, provincially, or nationally
- Preparing interviewers for meeting candidates
- Conducting reference checks
- Negotiating the offer between our clients and the candidates
- Providing transition and onboarding support
How long can we expect the recruitment process to take?
How do you find candidates?
Will you search for candidates nationally?
What roles do you fill?
Many of our clients call us because they are recruiting members for their leadership team including managers, senior managers, and executives. We have experience in a broad range of industries. Some of our clients have in-house hiring teams who hire for operational positions but they need some specialized help to find their company’s senior leaders.
Do you help us determine salary and offer details?
What happens after a candidate accepts and offer?
Our job isn’t done just because a contract is signed. We will support you and your successful candidate through the onboarding process. Your recruitment plan will include onboarding priorities so that the candidate is successful in the role and becomes a long-term employee.
What happens if a candidate doesn’t stay?
General Questions
Why are we different than other firms?
The Essence team owns your entire recruitment process from start to finish. When you work with Essence you don’t have to worry about the details – we handle every step from job descriptions to compensation packages and training plans. Our clients appreciate that we step in, take the lead, but keep them engaged and updated throughout the entire process.
We believe in transparency of services and giving you full services for your fee.
The Essence team are experts at recruiting not-for-profit and SMB executives into the Saskatchewan and Calgary markets.