5 Things to Think About During Your Job Search

April 28th, 2011

Here are 5 Things to Think About During Your Job Search.
1. Your Resume
2. References
3. Open relationship with your recruiter
4. Presentation is everything
5. DO YOUR RESEARCH!

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Annual Team Meeting

March 21st, 2011

Each year we host an annual team meeting in Vancouver for our entire company. For our inspirational/motivational event, we invited Carla Rieger to speak to us on the Art of Change. For our fun team building event this year we spent an afternoon at Raw Canvas in Yaletown.

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Economic Recovery - Are you Ready for some of the people challenges?

March 21st, 2011

One of the most rewarding parts of my eight years in this business has been building and deepening business relationships with companies and with individuals. It’s very important to me to develop a strong understanding of the client companies and the individuals I work with, as well as their needs, wants and priorities. It is also important for me to stay on top of and anticipate what’s happening not just in the world of accounting and finance, but also in the employment market and generally in the world of human capital. Both of these allow me and my team to be a more effective business and staffing partners to our clients in both the short-term and the long-term.

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How a Specialized Recruiter Can Assist You with Your Job Search - 5 Most Common Questions

March 21st, 2011

How a Specialized Recruiter Can Assist You with Your Job Search - 5 Most Common Questions

Recruitment firms can assist Job Seekers (Candidates) at all levels, guiding them along a career path that will potentially lead them to their dream job. Five frequently asked questions are listed below:

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Trish Brydon Joins Mercer Bradley

February 15th, 2011

Trish Brydon, CGA, MA joins Mercer Bradley as a Senior Partner. She combines a professional finance and accounting background with over eight years of deep experience and outstanding results working with clients in a wide range of companies and industries on their strategic staffing solutions. Trish has a passion for partnering with and inspiring individuals, teams and organizations to help them to be successful and to thrive.

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Mercer Bradley Serves Western Canada

January 28th, 2011

Mercer Bradley was founded by Cliff Kanto, CMA, CPC in early 2007 when we commenced operations in the city of Vancouver. Slightly over a year later in May of 2008, Mercer Bradley opened its Winnipeg office led by Angela Chambers CMA, CPC. By the end of 2009, Mercer Bradley opened an office in Edmonton led by Dave Kastelic, CMA.

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Winnipeg’s Practice Leader Angela Chambers, CMA, CPC

January 28th, 2011

Angela Chambers, CMA, CPC, is the Practice Leader of Mercer Bradley’s Winnipeg office. Angela has spent the last seven years recruiting top finance and accounting talent. With ten years of progressive accounting roles in commercial and residential real estate and property management and three years of internal and external financial reporting and project implementation for a publicly traded company, Angela is a suited partner for your staffing needs. Dedicated to ensuring long-term career development for both parties, Angela consistently places top talent with Mercer Bradley’s clients.

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Edmonton’s Practice Leader Dave Kastelic, CMA

January 28th, 2011

Dave Kastelic, CMA, is the Practice Leader of the Edmonton Office of Mercer Bradley. Dave’s career to date includes more than 25 years management experience including senior finance and accounting roles as well as extensive senior leadership experience.

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Mercer Bradley’s Founder Cliff Kanto, CMA, CPC

January 28th, 2011

Cliff Kanto, CMA, CPC is the founder and Managing Director of Mercer Bradley. In the course of his business life, Cliff has worked directly with clients and stakeholders at all levels to identify and implement solid business solutions. His career includes nine years in private practice, eight years as Corporate Controller/CFO and over ten years in the staffing profession where he has successfully grown two practices from the ground up.

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Is A Role In Tax Right For You?

January 21st, 2011

Although not be a good career match for everyone, if it is the right fit for you, a commitment to a specialized tax career can be rewarding and lucrative -and you will likely always be in demand.

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