1.

Q:

I want to be considered for assignments, but I don’t see any postings that interest me. Can I just send you my resume?

A:

Yes. Please see How to Get Started or our Register section for more information.

2.

Q:

How long do the placements last?

A:

It depends. Each position is unique, and could last from as little as a day to as long as a few months. Sometimes we know in advance how long you will be required, and other times it is day by day. Flexibility is an important character trait for anyone considering working as a temporary employee.

3.

Q:

If I am interested in registering, will I have to come to your office for an interview?

A:

Yes, qualified candidates will need to come to our Etobicoke office for an interview. We need to meet you in person to get a better feel for your personality, work ethic, skills, and what type of role you are best suited to.

4.

Q:

Do I have to pay you any fees to register?

A:

Absolutely not. In fact, you never pay us any fees, even if you are employed through us. Our clients pay us for your work, and we then pay you. In most cases it is illegal for agencies in Canada to charge the applicant fees.

5.

Q:

I sent my resume, and I haven’t heard back from you. Why not?

A:

If you submitted your resume and have not received an auto-reply, your resume likely did not make it to us. If you received an auto-reply but we haven’t contacted you personally, it usually means that we do not have any positions available which match your skills. When a position becomes available, qualified applicants will be contacted via telephone.

6.

Q:

Why is skills testing required?

A:

For certain positions, skill testing is a prerequisite to employment. We test job-essential skills to determine your level of expertise. For example, if a client has indicated to us that, for the position they are looking to fill, an advanced level of knowledge of MS-Excel is required, we need to test your Excel skills to make sure you are able to handle the demands of the job. Skill testing is not designed to pass or fail you; rather it is intended to determine whether your skills in a particular area fall into the “basic”, “intermediate”, or “advanced” category.

7.

Q:

How long will my interview last?

A:

Your interview will last anywhere from an hour to an hour and a half, depending on whether skill testing is required and what tests you need to complete.

8.

Q:

I am in a full-time permanent position, and looking to leave. Can I be registered and considered for assignments?

A:

Unfortunately, temporary employment with HR Associates may not be the right option for you in this case. We often have no more than a few hours’ notice of an upcoming position. Therefore, you wouldn’t have enough time to give your current employer two weeks’ notice of your resignation.

If you have already informed your employer that you are leaving, we can by all means consider you for assignments commencing any time after your current position ends.

9.

Q:

If I am placed through HR Associates on an assignment and that assignment ends, will I be immediately placed on another assignment?

A:

Not necessarily. If we have a suitable position available, it is possible that you may be placed again immediately. If there are no positions available to which your skills are suited, unfortunately we will not be able to place you again until something suitable becomes available.

10.

Q:

Does HR Associates staff general labour positions?

A:

No. HR Associates staffs only administrative and clerical, as well as senior professional positions. We also do not provide specialized positions such as: RNs, PSWs, lawyers, teachers, doctors, dental hygienists/assistants, property managers, or drivers.