Author: Christine Lord

Financial Controller Vaughan

Christine Lord

Fusion Career Services has a new opportunity for a Financial Controller Vaughan area. Our client is growing global distributor of medical equipment.

The role – Financial Controller

Our client is looking for a professional and dedicated leader to provide coordination of company financial planning, debt financing, and budget management.

The Candidate:

  • Direct and coordinate company’s financial planning and budget management function
  • Recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of divisions and departments
  • Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget
  • Oversee daily operations of the finance department
  • Manage the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
  • Ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal tax and reporting requirements
  • Work with department managers and corporate staff to develop five- year and ten-year business plans for the company
  • Establish and implement short-term and long-term goals and objectives
  • Direct financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements
  • Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate department staff
  • Ability to develop and implement short and long term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and product-line profitability analysis
  • Ability to create complex financial models in Excel and thorough understanding of advanced Excel macros, links, workbooks, formulas, etc.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline: Accounting, Business Management, Finance
  • 5-10 years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position
  • Must have 3-5 years of solid SAP experience
  • CPA designation preferred

To find our more about this opportunity contact Christine at christinel@fusioncareer.com or by viewing the Fusion Career Services Job Board

Do you know someone who might be a great fit for this position? Share this job posting – Financial Controller.

At Fusion Career Services we are always interested in talking to people about their next career advancement. Contact us today!

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How to Dress for Your Next Job Interview

Christine Lord

Choose the right clothes for your next job interview.  Studies show that people make decisions about others based on their appearance in the first few seconds after meeting. Do you look like you could do the job? Use these tips on how to dress for your next job interview.

Interview Dress Code

Find out about the company dress code before your interview. Make sure you dress in comparable or more formal attire than is the norm at the company. Even in a company that has a very casual dress code, it is appropriate to dress up for your first interview.

Clothes

Choose something professional and conservative. Neutral colours such as black, navy or grey are safe choices. Clothes that fit well will leave the best impression. Choose something that makes you feel both confident and comfortable. Invest in a couple of outfits and be ready to attend multiple interviews with a company.

A shirt with a collar is a must for men and can be a good choice for women too. Suits are not as common today, so find out what is the norm before investing in a suit jacket. In the Financial and Legal professions suits and ties are still common.

Shoes

Clean, polished, and comfortable shoes are important. For men choose loafers or lace up dress shoes. For women flats or low heel shoes or boots are good choices. For some positions steeled toed shoes may be appropriate if a plant tour is part of the interview process.

Accessories

Keep your accessories simple. Minimal jewelry or a small scarf is preferred to oversized accessories. For men a belt to match your shoe colour is a good choice.

Grooming

Good grooming is a must. Consider a haircut and beard trim before the interview. Fingernails should be clean and trimmed. For women, keep your make up natural. If you wear nail polish make sure it is a neutral colour and freshly applied – no polish is better than chipped nail polish. Many workplaces are scent free so it is best to go without fragrance.

Final Word about Personal Style

Do I really need to dress this way for a job interview? This advice is useful for many job seekers, but not for everyone. If you work in a creative field you will likely choose to dress in a manner that reflects your personal style. If you are most comfortable in a t-shirt, jeans and runners and you plan to wear this to work daily, you may choose not to dress up for an interview. This interview dress code advice is aimed at giving you a chance to make a good first impression. The plan is to have the interviewer focus on your job skills, not on how you look.

Most Common Job Interview Mistakes to Avoid

Christine Lord

Congratulations – you’ve gotten a job interview! The next step is to prepare for this interview to ensure you present yourself as a professional and experienced candidate.  Here are some of the most common job interview mistakes to avoid.

1.Showing up Late

First impressions are extremely important in an interview.  Arriving late demonstrates poor time management skills and can also show a lack of respect for the company and your interviewer.  It is always a good idea to plan your route beforehand and arrive early.  If you are going to be late due to unforeseen circumstances, always call the company to let them know.

2. Dressing Inappropriately

It’s important to look professional and polished for each interview.  You can vary your attire based on the position you are applying, but always be sure to look well-dressed and put-together no matter the company and position.  A simple tip – it’s never a good idea to wear jeans to an interview!

3. Talking Too Much

Most interviewees will say that one of the worst parts of the interview is having a candidate that goes on and on and on.  Keep your answers simple and succinct; there is no need to delve into your life story in an interview.  Keep your answers pertaining to the actual question, and do not go off on tangents that have nothing to do with the question that was asked.  Be to-the-point and focused – don’t ramble.

4. Not Knowing Anything About the Company

One of the most common interview questions is ‘what do you know about the company.’   Therefore not being prepared for this question can potentially demonstrate a lack of preparedness and interest in the role or company.  It’s easy to do a bit if background research on the company’s website in order to show that you have prepared for the interview, and that you are eager to work there.

5. Speaking Negatively About Past Companies or Employers

It’s never a good idea to speak negatively about past employers or companies.  You want to present yourself in a way that you are able to work well with others and handle conflicts in a mature way, rather than badmouthing coworkers.  Also, you never know who your interviewer might know – they may worked with the person you are speaking negatively about.  You don’t want the interviewer to think that you may speak negatively about their company or employees as well should you leave their company. 

6. Not Having Questions Prepared

Almost every interviewer will ask if you have any questions at the end of the interview.  Be prepared for this point of the interview and have some questions ready to ask.  Also, be sure to review some questions that you should not ask during an interview such as: did I get the job, or how long will I have to wait until I get a pay raise/promotion.

Use this list to help you avoid the most common interview mistakes.  Be prepared for your interview in order to present yourself as a professional and qualified candidate.   Good Luck!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Civil Engineer Barrie – Fusion Career Blog

Christine Lord

Fusion Career Services has a new opportunity for a Civil Engineer at a growing engineering consulting firm in the Barrie area.

The role – Civil Engineer Barrie

The Civil Engineer will provide engineering design services and support to ensure technical soundness, safety and cost effectiveness of projects. 

The Candidate:

  • Developing engineering designs and drawings.
  • Assisting with the preparation of construction specifications, cost estimates, project schedules, contract administration and reports.
  • Proficient in use of AutoCAD and Civil 3D software.
  • Knowledge and experience in stormwater management
  • Knowledge of relevant municipal and provincial engineering standards / regulations.
  • Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary team including engineers, planners, technical and administrative staff.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to take initiative and aptitude for continuous improvement.
  • 5-8 years’ experience working on land development and municipal infrastructure design projects, including road works, servicing, grading, and stormwater management.
  • Graduate of Civil Engineering or Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology; registered, or eligible for registration, Civil Engineering Technologist (CET) in the province of Ontario or P.Eng

To find our more about this opportunity contact Christine at christinel@fusioncareer.com or by viewing the Fusion Career Services Job Board

Do you know someone who might be a great fit for this position? Share this job posting – Civil Engineer.

At Fusion Career Services we are always interested in talking to people about their next career advancement. Contact us today!

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Senior Android Developer Toronto

Christine Lord

Are you looking to make an impact and improve people’s lives? Are you an innovator in the field of development? Our client is searching for an experienced Android Developer who can help build mobile solutions in the healthcare technology industry.

If you have proven experience successfully building and delivering complex software products and are interested in moving into a senior role in your field, this position could be your next career move.

The Role – Senior Android Developer Toronto

  • The Senior Android Developer will work with a multidisciplinary team to design and develop Android and Java applications for mobile products and cloud services.

The Candidate

  • 7+ years of software development experience
  • Computer Science or Engineering degree
  • Strong experience in Android development
  • Proven experience successfully building and delivering complex software products
  • Proficient in one or more high level language (Java, C++, C#) and scripting language (Python, JavaScript, Ruby
  • Demonstrated understanding of object oriented design and knowledge of Agile methodologies
  • Technology innovator
  • Strong communication skills
  • Goal and results oriented, with the ability to work in a fast pace environment and take initiative.

Are you interested in joining a firm that thrives on innovation? Find out more about this opportunity by contacting Christine at christinel@fusioncareer.com or go to the Fusion Career Services Job Board.

Do you know someone who might be right for this position? Share this job posting – Senior Android Developer Toronto.

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Senior Web Developer Toronto

Christine Lord

Our client is a Technology company in the Healthcare Industry and are looking to hire a Senior Web Developer who can help develop connectivity solutions.

The Role – Senior Web Developer

The Senior Web Developer will work with a multidisciplinary team of software and systems engineers to design and develop connectivity solutions that will enable the integration of the web platform with third party information systems.

The Candidate

  • Lead the design and development of connectivity solutions 
  • Contribute to the creation of new systems standards and open source projects 
  • Direct, report, investigate, and fix product defects 
  • Provide planning and estimates for end to end software feature delivery 
  • Take part in the overall design and development of the client’s Web Service   
  • Provide leadership to the team in the areas of software design and development 
  • Ability to write clean, expressive, robust and test supported code   
  • Understanding of Agile development and supporting processes such as test-driven development, continuous integration/delivery, automation 
  • Degree in Software Engineering or equivalent  
  • Strong software design skills 
  • 5+ years of experience in C# and Windows Environments 
  • Experience in one or more programming languages (e.g. Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, etc.) 
  • Experience in Linux environments 
  • Back-end developer experience 
  • Experience with connectivity standards (HL7) is an asset
  • Solid understanding of database programming and SQL 
  • Proficient in Microsoft .Net technologies 
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills

Find out more about this opportunity by contacting Christine at Christinel@fusioncareer.com or go to the Fusion Career Services Job Board.

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At Fusion Career Services we are always interested in talking to people about their next career advancement.  Contact us today!