Tips to Consider When Pursuing an Inter-Office Romance
For Immediate Release: February 12th, 2015
TORONTO, ON: With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love is in the air. With approximately 2/3 of one’s day being spent at work it’s only natural that relationships will develop within the workplace. Working with others to successfully complete projects, taking lunch breaks together and working in a close environment on a regular basis are definite ways to assist in the development of sparks!
TorontoJobs.ca recently polled over 100 Employers throughout the GTA and found that over 36% of those surveyed have admitted to have had or are currently engaged in an office romance with a co-worker.
Given this statistic, we at TorontoJobs.ca felt that we should share our top tips to consider when pursuing an office romance:
1. Investigate Company Policies: It’s a good idea to find out what the organization’s take is on inter-office dating before jumping into a relationship with a co-worker. If the connection is serious it’s a good idea to let your boss know before they find out by way of the “water cooler gossip”.
2. “Breaking up is Hard to Do”: Dating a co-worker or boss might seem like a great idea at first, however, think about the repercussions if the relationship ends in failure. Entering into a relationship with someone you work with that ends on a sour note could lead to awkward boardroom meetings and tension in the workplace.
3. Do your Research: You may work with your colleague but how much do you know about them outside of work? It’s a good idea to do some research on your potential “love interest” to ensure they aren’t married with children or living a secret life you may not know about.
4. Play it Safe: Starting a relationship with a co-worker may have to be kept a secret. Between the hours of 9-5 be prepared to act as if nothing is happening between each other. Avoid intimate contact and make sure guidelines are set up front to ensure you are both on the same page to ensure that problems don’t arise that may affect your job.
5. Keep Social Networking in Mind: In today’s society information travels fast. Ensure that your professional and personal profiles are kept separately on Facebook, Twitter and other social networking tools. You never know who might be connected to you that could break the silence of your new relationship.
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This firm's clients are owner-managed, mainly medium sized businesses with a few large clients. Overall the client base is made up of R&D, Technology, Auto Dealers, Financial Services, Professional Services, etc.
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Our TorontoJobs.ca Recruitment Division client, a medium-sized CA firm located in Markham, is looking for a Senior Tax Associate.
You would be reporting to a Tax Director.
The client base is made of a broad range of industries. You would be doing compliance work, memos and consulting work.
You must be able to work one-on-one with their clients, have excellent communication skills and must be able to go out with the Partners both on client visits and to promote the firm.
Opportunity for advancement is available.
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Tax Manager
Our TorontoJobs.ca Recruitment Division client, a CA firm located in Markham, is looking for a Tax Manager.
As a Tax Manager you will:
- Have a deep understanding of the relevant tax laws and apply this to the particular client's facts and circumstances;
- Plan and lead engagements including structuring shareholder planning, succession planning, estate planning, executive compensation, developing acquisition and divestiture strategies and tax compliance;
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- Be exposed to a variety of work, and a primary focus of this role will be on tax planning and transactional work. As such strong research, analytical and writing skills would be required;
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- Actively mentor and coach team members to their highest potential;
- Create a learning environment through leadership.
Performance Expectations include, but are not limited to:
- Working on engagements of all sizes
- Working closely with other members of the team as a trusted advisor on tax planning work for clients
- Organizing teams for the preparation of tax returns
- Conducting and presenting tax research
- Advising on planning opportunities, tax minimization strategies, and compliance issues
- Having a deep understanding of the relevant tax laws and being able to apply this to the particular client’s facts and circumstances
- Reviewing the work of junior staff for accuracy and completeness
- Providing ongoing support and mentoring for the professional development of staff
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Tax or an accounting designation an asset;
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in a big firm or national tax practice;
- Completion of the In-depth Tax Course or the Mtax is a requirement;
- Experience with owner manager/private company clients;
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If you are interested in this position AND have the necessary requirements please contact Marc Belaiche, CPA, CA atmarc.belaiche@torontojobs.ca or 905-566-5627x2873.
Forensic Accountant – Associate
Our TorontoJobs.ca Recruitment Division client, located in Toronto, practices exclusively in the area of investigative and forensic accounting. The Firm specializes in the quantification of insurance claims, including business interruption, income replacement benefits, inventory losses and employee dishonesty.
Clients include insurance companies, law firms, corporations and individuals.
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They are seeking a qualified accountant with 2 to 3 years’ experience quantifying commercial insurance claims; in particular, business interruption losses. The candidate must be enthusiastic, self-motivated and have a desire to progress to a senior level at the Firm.
Responsibilities will include:
▪ Liaising with policyholders and their representatives, in order to obtain the required information
▪ Analyzing sales, expense, inventory costing, production data, etc.
▪ Performing research
▪ Preparing reports and schedules
▪ Providing status updates to clients on a timely and regular basis
▪ Meeting time budgets and deadlines
▪ Staying current with applicable legislative and legal decisions
▪ Participating in the Firm’s business development activities
Desired Skills, Qualifications and Experience
▪ Canadian accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA)
▪ 2 to 3 years’ experience in the quantification of commercial insurance claims, with an emphasis on business interruption
▪ Superior attention to detail and accuracy
▪ Excellent professional judgment and ability to problem solve
▪ Ability to understand businesses operating in different industries and the impact of loss events
▪ Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in analyzing industry data and considering non loss-related factors impacting a business, in order to determine the loss due to the incident
▪ Strong report writing skills
▪ Strong interpersonal skills, including communicating in person, e-mail and telephone
▪ Well organized and able to prioritize and work on multiple assignments simultaneously
▪ Self-motivated and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
▪ Ability to meet time budgets and deadlines
▪ Proficient with Excel and Word
▪ Strong commitment to client service
Forensic Accountant – Senior Level
Our TorontoJobs.ca Recruitment Division client, located in Toronto, practices exclusively in the area of investigative and forensic accounting. The Firm specializes in the quantification of insurance claims, including business interruption, income replacement benefits, inventory losses and employee dishonesty.
Clients include insurance companies, law firms, corporations and individuals.
The Opportunity
As an integral part of their strategic growth plan, they are seeking an accomplished, senior level forensic accountant whose career is focused on insurance loss quantification. The ideal candidate possesses a meaningful client base, strong business development skills and a desire to become a partner in the Firm.
Responsibilities will include:
▪ Liaising with policyholders and their representatives
▪ Analyzing financial information
▪ Performing research
▪ Preparing reports and schedules
▪ Providing timely and regular status updates to clients
▪ Meeting time budgets and deadlines
▪ Staying current with applicable legislative and legal decisions
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Desired Skills, Qualifications and Experience
▪ Self-motivated and possessing an entrepreneurial flair
▪ Canadian accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA)
▪ 7+ years’ experience in the quantification of commercial insurance claims
▪ Superior attention to detail and accuracy
▪ Excellent professional judgment and ability to problem solve
▪ Ability to understand businesses operating in different industries and the impact of loss events
▪ Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in analyzing industry data and considering non loss-related factors impacting a business, in order to determine the loss due to the incident
▪ Superior report writing skills
▪ Proven business development abilities
▪ Strong interpersonal skills, including communicating in person, e-mail and telephone
▪ Well organized, able to prioritize numerous tasks, and work on multiple assignments simultaneously
▪ Proficient with Excel and Word
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Our TorontoJobs.ca Recruitment division client, an up and growing accounting firm in Oakville, has an opening for a Senior Auditor/Accountant for a Full-time position.
As part of our team you will be responsible, but not limited to the following:
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accounts, A/R, A/P, balance sheets, etc.
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- Mentor and guide junior team members
- Perform any and all other responsibilities as assigned or required
Qualifications
The following are minimum requirements to be considered for this role:
- CPA, CA designation, or completion of degree
- 2 – 3 public accounting experience in a small or mid-sized CA firm
- Good knowledge of Accounting Standards for private enterprises (ASPE)
- Knowledge of MS Office, CaseWare, QuickBooks, Profile
- Detail oriented, organized, with excellent time management skills
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills (English)
- Ability to work overtime to meet tight deadlines, as necessary
- Flexible with a positive attitude as you will be working in a team-oriented environment
Salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications
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ARE MORE JOB LOSSES COMING?
It seems
that there have been many job cuts announcements over the last couple of weeks –
Tim Horton’s, Target, Sony, Premium Brands, etc. Some of these may have been a surprise while
others may have been expected.
Are
you about to lose your job? If you’re unsure about the future of your position,
here’s an article that we wrote at the height of the Great Recession that is
still applicable to the current market:
Make sure to login to your account on
TorontoJobs.ca to update your resume!
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TORONTOJOBS.CA RECRUITMENT DIVISION OPENINGS
TORONTOJOBS.CA RECRUITMENT
DIVISION OPENINGS
Here’s a sample of open positions that our TorontoJobs.ca Recruitment Division is working on:
Here’s a sample of open positions that our TorontoJobs.ca Recruitment Division is working on:
Forensic Accountant - Associate (West Toronto)
Forensic Accountant - Senior Level (West
Toronto)
Tax Manager – CA Firm (Markham)
Needs someone with strong
tax experience, In-Depth tax course completed.
Staff Accountant (Hamilton)
Reviews, Notice to Readers
and Tax Returns only; No audits. Firm is not designated for training
students.
EPG Account Executive
(Toronto, Ottawa or Vancouver)
Senior Manager – CA Firm
(Markham)
Opportunity to become
Partner in 2-3 years.
Warehouse
Associates (Mississauga)
Interested
in any of these positions? Apply online
or email your resume to resumes@torontojobs.ca.
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CANADA’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE CONTINUES TO DROP
CANADA’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE CONTINUES TO
DROP
Canada
added 43,000 jobs in October, helping to drop the unemployment rate to 6.5%.
For
more information visit http://tinyurl.com/l7wlmro.
GET YOUR CAREER IN GEAR FOR FALL!
AS THE WEATHER BECOMES COOLER, THE JOB MARKET GETS HOTTER…
ARE YOU READY?
While the weather is wonderful in the summer, job search during the summer can be – well – not so wonderful…
Many employers take a break from hiring during the summer or rely on summer students; additionally, decision makers are often on vacation, making it difficult for the hiring process to move along. Once Fall arrives however, employers get their hiring engines in gear. Simply doing the same thing you have done all summer, may produce the same results: disappointment, frustration, and a feeling that you are missing out on opportunities.
As a Career Coach and Resume Writer, I encourage my clients to get ready for Fall and have their marketing material ready to go in order to be the candidate that gets their foot in the door!
Fall is the time to get your personal brand in order and present yourself to the job market as a candidate who stands out from the competition. Your brand is evident in each aspect of your marketing material:
1. Resume
2. cover letters
3. linkedIN profile & social media presence
Resumes that rock must be:
· Concise – no more than 3 pages for senior roles – two pages max for all others
· Grammatically perfect - typos or use of incorrect grammar can get your resume tossed into the “no” file, faster than you can say “reportted direct to top manger in hole company”
· Attractive – ensure that the format you select represents your personality – if you are creative, use colour and interesting graphics; otherwise, use headers, font, and style that entice the reader to look more closely.
· Focused on achievements – Did you help the company save money? Increase revenue? Streamline or improve business processes? If so – write it down and quantify the results!
· Include key info at the top of the first page - ensure that header, contact information, branding statement, objective, highlights of qualifications, and recent role, are all on the first page.
· Clear and accurate regarding the dates in which you worked, the progressive roles you filled, your major responsibilities and most importantly, your key achievements that contributed to your company’s success.
Cool cover letters must be:
· Customized – include company name, key contact info, and reason why you want to work with this organization (do your research and detail what you learned about their success, growth or innovative products).
· Include a first paragraph that provides an overview of your work history, skills and achievements. This is your “elevator pitch” be brief yet present a sales-focused summary.
· Include a middle paragraph, table, or bullets that match your skills to the position requirements. Take the time to understand the competencies required in the role and then match your skills to their needs.
· Include a closing paragraph that confirms your interest in the role and states that you will follow-up. Most importantly, track your search activities and follow-up on each application diligently.
Successful Social Media must be:
· Complete – linkedIN is one of the best job search tools – use it well – this means that your profile must be complete – include a summary, specialties, details about recent roles and education – be sure to include relevant key words.
· Connected – strive for 100-200+ contacts – more contacts = greater SEO for your profile and greater ability for you to find contacts in desired companies. Join groups to enhance your exposure and participate in discussions thereby demonstrating your industry knowledge.
· Unique – let your passions, interests and unique skills shine through – use the summary to state why you love your work and what you can do for a new organization.
· Succinct – Although your profile should reflect your resume and contain the same facts, it should be a streamlined and slimmed down version of your full CV.
· Professional – check your privacy settings on Facebook – employers check your social media presence; don’t let them see anything you wouldn’t want your mother to know about you….
Take the time today to review, revise, or completely re-do your marketing material.
If you are not sure whether your material meets the grade, get help.
The Fall is one of the busiest hiring seasons; get yourself into gear to be the successful candidate that gets their foot in the door!
Please contact me to help you create high impact resumes, cover letters, linkedIN profiles and job search strategies:
Call Linda Smith 416.930.8687
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