TESTIMONIALS

“Comparing CAC with other recruitment firms, the most significant difference was CAC’s commitment to finding the right career fit for me based on my skillset and career goals. CAC took great care in developing a deep understanding of what I was looking for in my career and what I could offer potential employers in order to match me with the right opportunities and position my to succeed. They were very professional, knowledge and helpful during the entire process."

“The experience I had with CAC was exceptional.  They knew exactly what type of individuals I was looking for and provided me with excellent candidates.  There was no pressure from CAC which I have experienced from in the past with other recruitment firms and there was a keen focus on finding a good fit for both myself and the candidates. Bill is an excellent partner to work with and I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for team resources.  His professionalism and ability to provide quality candidates is leaps and bounds ahead of any recruitment firm I have worked with.”

"The position I have obtained fits completely with the career path I initially had with CAC.  In addition the description of the job posting was very accurate for the role.  I am extremely happy with the position and could not have asked for a better opportunity. The work environment is very positive, and since I have joined there has been a conscious effort to make me feel included. In addition I also enjoy the work life balance that is presented and the company’s investment in employee well-being. I greatly enjoyed the level of professionalism and knowledge that CAC was able to share with me during my search.  At no time did I feel pressured to accept or interview for a position that was not in line with my career goals."

“Compared to other recruiting firms, it felt like a more enjoyable process.  I have had issues where recruiting companies just gave resumes and I was the one reviewing them, but CAC made an effort to screen the candidates before forwarding their information to me.  CAC also seemed less pushy to make a connection and allowed me to make the connection that was needed with the candidate. Bill was great to work with. He could understand the needs of our company rather than through resumes to us for review.  Bill always inquired as to the status of the process from our point of view to ensure we were satisfied with the approach and provided assistance when needed.”

“The candidates we received were thoroughly screened and were 100% the right technical and personal fit for my organization.  Adele is one of the few recruiters I have worked with (including recruiters in other functional areas) that truly provides me with a quality short list so that I am not wasting my time or the candidates time meeting someone that is clearly not a fit.  Adele clearly understands the technical requirements in the financial area.  Adele is great to work with and keeps in constant communication during the recruitment process.  She is extremely professional in her dealings with candidates…anyone we have hired through Adele speaks extremely highly of her – that speaks for itself.  I would not use anyone else for my financial recruitment.  The candidates we have hired via Adele have all proven themselves to be very successful on the job and are considered high potential candidates for future succession planning.”

“The professionals at Canadian Accounting Consultants work to truly understand the hiring requirements of your organization. They understand the work environment of the organization and screen candidates to ensure there is a fit with the individual from both skill requirements and a corporate cultural fit.  The candidates presented for review have always met the criteria that I have been looking for and this has significantly helped with the efficiency of the recruiting process.  Bill McNeil has a talent when it comes to recruiting and specifically matching up skilled CA professionals to client roles. He understands the needs of the candidate and the organization and tries to find the appropriate match for a win-win situation. I have worked with Bill as both a candidate and a recruiting manager and in both respects Bill has been extremely professional and dedicated in meeting my requirements. I have referred Bill to personal friends and collages given my past experiences with him.”

“Adele was always on top of things. She worked with a sense of urgency and addressed any of my concerns. She also listened to the feedback I provided her as well.  Very patient and understanding and listened to what our needs were.  Also Adele would respond to any emails I sent late at night – which was never necessary but it shows she goes above and beyond her job! Very strong work ethic, and customer service oriented.  I felt like they were not trying to just fill the position with anyone. Very professional – quick turnaround!”

“CAC has a much more thorough and considered process, and the level of service provided was above expectations compared to past dealings with other recruiting firms.  They took the time to listen and understand my needs, the company culture, position, management styles and other dynamics before he approached candidates.  They went through a very thorough process including interviewing me, touring our offices and getting a better sense and understanding of our business to more accurately screen candidates.  My overall experience was very impressive, professional and thorough.”

“My experience hiring from CAC was very effective as they paid attention to my needs, made valuable suggestions and were extremely professional in providing candidates who were appropriately skilled for the position(s) I needed, and more importantly were a good overall fit for my Finance team. Very professional and extremely knowledgeable regarding finance roles. In particular, beyond searching for the right skills, I was impressed with how Adele understood exactly what type of individual would be a great fit. I was pleasantly surprised and thankful to have someone who did not waste my time, but understood my needs and met them.”

“The experience working with CAC was a lot better than other firms.  They contacted me consistently for any job postings, and also kept me up to date on the job interviews and responses from clients.  This was better than other recruiting firms, as they usually stop contacting you after one or two months. Bill was great to work with, and really understood what I was looking for as a candidate.  The best aspect was taking the time to explain to me what each individual role was, and the pros and cons of each.  He was also able to provide me with helpful advice as to how I could succeed at every opportunity presented.  I am really excited about the new opportunity. It seems like an opportunity with ample upward movement, and lots of learning opportunities.”

“Canadian Accounting Consultants were less pushy and more focused on my needs rather than merely filling the role. Even after being offered the role that I interviewed for, my contact was honest with me and encouraged me to think about it rather than just accepting the offer straight away.  Other search firms push you towards the opportunities that they have at that time, rather than waiting for something that is relevant. John Donoghue was a pleasure to work with. He kept me constantly informed of the process the hiring company would go through, gave me a background on the individuals that I would be interviewing with so that I could be as prepared as possible for the interviews. I believe that this attention up front paid dividends for me at the interview stage and enabled me to beat competition from other search/recruitment companies.”

“CAC was extremely professional, empathetic and aware of the needs of the organization and the position we were hiring for. Compared to other recruitment firms used, the quality of candidates referred by CAC was far better. My experience working with Bill McNeil has been great. Bill is good listener and shows genuine interest in the Company and the needs of the Hiring Manager at the Company, and not just sending as many candidates our way as possible.”                  

“The key for me was that one of the owners of the firm came to our office, understood our business, understood what we were looking for and did a needs analysis.  They understood the culture of our company.  Other firms I have used in the past have often sent in candidates just because they had a candidate.  Every Candidate that was sent to us would have fit from a culture perspective that allowed me to focus on the skills.”

"Working with Bill was great; he would consider my benefits before his goal of completing my placement with a hiring company. My experience with another firm was rather different, the recruiter was pressuring me make a decision of going forward with an interview, when I`ve indicated that I prefer a role with minimum traveling requirement due to my family situation. Bill was very honest about his opinion and provided me with advice best suit my situation."

“Canadian Accounting Consultants was very professional and provided many career resources and coaching throughout the interview process. John and Adele took the time to understand my desired career path and were able to find a role that not only allow me to use my existing skillsets but also gives me the opportunity to develop new skills. They introduced me to an area that I was not aware of and introduced me to a role that effectively leverages my experience and skillsets.”

“CAC was very professional and provided many career resources and coaching throughout the interview process.  John and Adele took the time to understand my desired career path and were able to find a role that not only allow me to use my existing skillsets but also gives me the opportunity to develop new skills. CAC introduced me to an area that I was not aware of and introduced me to a role that effectively leverages my experience and skillsets.  I was very impressed with the partners at CA Consultants, and had a wonderful experience.”

"John has been (and continues to be) great! Each time I talk to John, I get the sense that he is being genuine and upfront with me about the job market as well as the roles he presents to me. He clearly knows what I am looking for and isn’t afraid to give me constructive feedback about how to get those roles. I appreciated getting constructive feedback on my resume and subsequently being notified of opportunities that were actually consistent with what I was looking for, indicating the fact that I was listened to when I met with John for the first time."

“There was a great deal of personal attention that came from working with Canadian Accounting Consultants. I always felt I had an advantage going into an interview because I was prepared so well.  Working with Bill has been a great experience. Unlike many recruitment firms, I felt Bill never hesitated to tell me his honest opinion. That was absolutely critical as I prepared myself for the interview. Secondly, I never had to worry about un-returned phone calls or feeling un-informed. This was completely because of the great service provided by Bill. I have already referred many friends and I would not hesitate to do so again in the future."

“Canadian Accounting Consultants is very concerned with the needs of the client and the candidate, to ensure a good match technically as well as fit for the unique culture of a company.  Extremely thorough in preparing the candidate for the interview. Very good summary of the needs for the client so the client does not have to wade through details buried in the resume. I was impressed with how they match clients and candidates. I have also recommended and had one of my managers reach out to Canadian Accounting Consultants to look for a candidate.  Very positive feedback from the client’s perspective.”

“Most other recruitment firms were unresponsive or unwilling to take risks in putting me in the type of role I was looking for. Bill and Adele took the time to really understand what it is I was looking for, and what I was not. They understood that although my experience fit a certain position they had open, it wouldn’t necessarily be the right role for me based on where I wanted to take my career. I found that Bill and Adele weren’t focused on just matching experiences with job descriptions, but were genuinely interested in making sure the role was right for me."

"CAC was focused on my employment needs and educated me throughout the placement process as it related to the job market, overall placement process and expectations, which was a refreshing approach to see compared to other CA recruitment firms in the GTA, who seemed at times to be more focused on a quick placement vs. finding me the right fit. CAC was active and informative throughout my employment search process. Above all, they became a trusted professional who I would highly recommend to other job seekers. The role CAC placed me was exactly in line with my employment goals. The entire placement process was transparent, efficient and professional.”

"The professionals at CAC are more open and honest, and are a lot more professional in comparison to other recruiting firms. In the event the main contact was not available, all the other contacts I dealt with at the firm were an absolute pleasure to work with. Bill McNeil was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was very professional, and provided the right technical guidance for all the questions I potentially had from the offer that was presented to me. He was also very open and honest about feedback and potential short comings. He is by far one of the best recruiters I have used in Canada."

"Working with Bill was great; he would consider my benefits before his goal of completing my placement with a hiring company. My experience with another firm was rather different, the recruiter was pressuring me make a decision of going forward with an interview, when I`ve indicated that I prefer a role with minimum traveling requirement due to my family situation. Bill was very honest about his opinion and provided me with advice best suit my situation."

“CAC was very honest in terms of the services and advice they are offering.  They also invested a significant amount of time into helping with the resume-writing process.  Furthermore, they provided extremely insightful and CA-specific materials for the interview process.  Since my first meeting with Bill, he showed that he has a genuine interest in the wellbeing of the candidate.  He is patient when explaining the whole job search process, and only notifies me of roles that actually fit my goals.  I feel that he truly wants to build a long-term relationship”.