Canada, Toronto

WE ARE CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLERICAL STAFFING INDUSTRY THIS YEAR - THERE COULDN'T BE A BETTER TIME TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

Welcome to the Toronto News Web Page. We are very excited you have chosen to visit our site.

Pal Personnel Services is a division of Stivers Staffing Services who donated $10,000.00 to the Red Cross for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

We have placed a number of candidates in the following industries Marketing, Medical, Financial, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Real Estate. These are just a few of the industries we deal with on a daily basis. If you are looking for a permanent, temp to permanent or temporary position give us a call join the happy candidates we have placed.

Our Pal Staff are willing and able to help you; we are a phone call away!!

LET us introduce ourselves:

LOUISE - is our Placement Coordinator. She comes to us with industry experience. Louise will work wonders finding you the right job. She is a pleasant, friendly face to see in our office. She just gave birth to a beautiful little boy Christopher, and will return from mat leave on Jan 2009.

MICHELLE - is working with us for 1 year contract as Recruitment Specialist while Louise is on mat leave. Michelle is friendly and approachable. She can speak fluent Mandarin and Cantonese, and hopefully she can assist us to target the Chinese community.

MARY - is now a Placement Coordinator and has been with us on a part time basis for a little over 9 years. Besides being a true gem and beautiful to boot, she is always with a smile and a kind word. She welcomes our visitors and helps to make them feel at ease during their assessments.

SHANNON - is our Staffing Manager, we call her the Jack of all Trades as she is also our First Aid Representative. Shannon is celebrating 21 years with Pal Personnel Services. She is always around to help you, and listen to your concerns.

KIM - our Sales Account Executive has been here for 8 years. Throughout all the elements, she is out there scoping out for new business. Her winning personality easily convinces the prospects that we're the right SERVICE for them. This of course means more jobs for you. Kim just gave birth to an adorable little girl "Amelie". She will return from mat leave April 2009.

CHRIS - is our Branch Manager of 21 years, we are lucky to have her as she has a lot to offer: patience, understanding and tons of industry knowledge. She knows what it takes to keep PAL a household.

DIANA - is our Vice President/First Aid Representative of 23 years. Congratulations Diana. She is responsible for the Pal office and in addition the Pennsylvania Branches are under her umbrella. She has seen 3 recessions in her tenure, seen the ups and downs of the economy, and weathered many a storm. She has a love for our industry, and knows how to keep the TEAMS spirited!!

The Pal Team totals 82 years of industry experience! That says a whole lot about our combined knowledge, which we share.

On review by corporate of our Staff List, they have found that 40% of our full time staff members have been with us 10 years or more. We know our business, we live by our Mission Statement; to conduct business with a dedication to excellence, integrity, and ethics, and to have a positive impact on each person with whom we come in contact.

PLEASE GIVE US A CALL! We want to meet you!

GOOD NEWS FOR OUR CLIENTS:

You can now place an order directly on your computer! It's easy! Just go to our website and follow the directions for our on-line ordering system. Just one more way to make your business more efficient!

We offer the best of both worlds... The advantage of on-line ordering to keep up with today's technology...Yet the comfort of person to person contact. When you call us we are there for you!

DON'T FORGET TO PLAY

It's important to stay current with business trend.

It's essential to read the paper or watch the news each day.
Productive to read business books or listen to audiotapes.

But it is also important to learn things that are not essential to our business!

When was the last time you read a book that was not related to your business.
Subscribe to any magazines for pleasure? Go to a movie or play?
Do you make time for hobbies in your life? Hobbies reduce stress.

Assess how your development is growing

Take time to learn new things not directly related to business.
It keeps our brains active and new thoughts and ideas will come home.

13 Job Interview Mistakes to Avoid

1. Arriving late. Get directions or a map. Wear a watch and leave early. IF you can't make it on time, call and reschedule.

1. Dressing wrong. You make your greatest impact on the interviewer in the first few seconds. Dress right in a conservative suit, little jewelry, close toed shoes and everything clean and neat. Hygiene includes combed hair, brushed teeth and deodorant.

1. Playing zombie. Remember to smile and make eye contact. Sit up, focus and respond. Have enthusiasm!

1. Smoking, drinking or gum chewing. It's tacky and it won't help.

1. Research failure. Do your homework ahead of time. Find out the company's products and services, mission and structure. Show you are interested by demonstrating knowledge of the company.

1. Not articulating your thoughts. You should be able to recognize your strengths and weaknesses. Be specific and able to turn your weaknesses into something positive (i.e. "I'm a perfectionist")

1. Winging it. Practice potential interview questions/answers. This is especially helpful if this is your first time interviewing or you have been out of the work force for an extended amount of time.

1. Talk, talk, talk. Don't ramble or interrupt the interviewer. Good answers are short and to the point.

1. Failure to connect with the job offered. The job description details the company's needs, so you should connect your experience and strengths to the description.

1. Not asking questions or asking too many. Use your research to develop questions that will help you decide if this is the company and the job for you. Don't overpower the interviewer with questions and details that won't count in the long run.

1. Bad-mouthing anyone. Do not speak negatively about your present or former employer. This makes you look like a complainer and is considered unprofessional.

1. Asking about pay. Wait for the interviewer to bring up this issue.

1. Failure to ask for the job. When the interviewer indicates the interview is over, convey your interest in the job and ask what the next step is. Find out when they will be making a decision.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Where are you located?

Our Toronto branch is located on the border of North York and Scarborough on Consumers Road near Victoria Park and Sheppard Ave East. Our street address is 200 Consumers Road, Suite#300, North York, Ontario, M2J 4R4.

Where are your clients located?

The majority of our clients are located in the north east end of Metropolitan Toronto including Scarborough, Don Mills, North York, East York as well as Markham and Richmond Hill. We also have a small group of clients located in the downtown core.

What skills do I need?

There is no "perfect" candidate. Our goal is to discern and market your unique talents to create the "perfect" fit. Generally speaking, our clients expect professionalism, courtesy and reliability. We encourage all of our candidates to become familiar with MS Office, particularly Word and Excel. We offer free computer tutorials, interview protocol and resume guidance to increase your marketability.

How do I apply?

All applicants must have a minimum 6 months office experience. We require our candidates to apply in person (please call to schedule an appointment). The process generally takes 2-3 hours. We thoroughly review your employment history, career goals, and salary expectations. Our skills evaluation is tailored to the nature of work you are seeking. (Please bring a copy of your resume and your job references).

Sometimes the type of work you desire is not immediately available. Please don't allow yourself to become discouraged. The right job will come with your patience and perseverance.

COMPUTER ENHANCEMENT

The office is busy with many new assignments coming in on a daily basis. Please remember to keep in touch with your Co-Ordinator and let us know your availability. If you have picked up any new software packages let us know and you can come in for testing. Also, keep in mind we offer free enhancement to all our active employees. If you would like to learn a new software package, give your Co-Ordinator a call to set up some computer time.

Join the Elite Employees of the Month. You too can make the list ..., by showing your dedication, hard work and having excellent Quality Control Cards on your work efforts from our clients.

You still have time to get your name on our list. Here is a great start to the new year. Our Temp of the Month is...

2008 RECIPIENTS:

January - Dorothy

February - Geraldine

March - Linda

April - Valentina

May - Dorothy

June - Natasha

Go the Extra Mile and you will receive our Extra Effort Reward. See your name in print!!

Here are our just a few of our hardworking candidates.

2008 RECIPIENTS:

January - Donna, Lauren

February - Beverley, Annette

March - Marilyn, Isabella

April - Renee, Anna

May 2008 - Nancy, Jackie

June 2008 - Beverley, Natasha

Congratulations to all candidates who have shared their time and talent to earn them Permanent positions in 2008. Good Luck!

Nargish, June, Cindy, Shubhra, Lily, Armando, Alan and Harry

We also wish to thank all of those currently working, whether temp or temp-to-hire, for all their hard work. Hard Work and Dedication do pay off! We appreciate each and every one of YOU!

We look forward to placing a greater number of candidates in perm positions for 2008. If you're out of work and would like to keep busy until we find something permanent for you, we have various temporary assignments available. Give us a call, talk to us about your needs. We at Pal would love to hear from you.

THINGS OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY!

"He has such excellent skills, I wish I could clone him".

"Pleasant to work with and a very professional approach to her work."

"Mary has worked very hard and has done a great job."

"The people you send are the best."

"Sarah very professional - excellent candidate."

"Skills are excellent, has learned new packages on her own."

"A great help to the department."

"Clients of our client called to say Helene was great."

"Jennifer is a delightful, intelligent young lady."

"Linda is a very professional Receptionist."