411 Huronia Road, Unit 1B - Barrie, Ontario
Why References Really Matter (importance of keeping references fresh & current) So, you've scoured most every internet job site and you're up-to-speed on all of the latest tips and tricks on how to write the perfect cover letter and pimp your resume. Next, you score the Holy Grail of interviews and you bag the perfect suit; you're shaved and plucked and ... [Read More]
The Backup Plan (think of going from temp to perm so you'll have time to get to know a person before you commit) So, your business is growing and that workload has become a bit too much to handle. In the past you've always been able to stay on top of everything, but there comes a time when a seventy-hour workweek ... [Read More]
The HGH All Stars have played in the Sunday Night Slo Pitch League in Barrie since 2008. They have finished in the Top 3 every year since the team was established, and won the regular season championship in 2008, and league championship in 2009.
ESS Direct is pleased to be a sponsor for Barrie's Stacey Stephen's. She is participating in the Nike Women's Marathon on October 16, 2011 as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada’s Team In Training. You can click here to learn more.
ESS Direct is located in Barrie, Ontario so we are well positioned to cover the areas we know best. We would define this as the near north, or more specifically north of highway 7. This includes urban centres such as Bradford, Barrie, Orillia, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Muskoka and the Peterborough area. We live and work in a smaller urban centre and ... [Read More]
The term headhunter is often used in our industry and we are sometimes asked; what is a head hunter and how is a headhunter different than a recruiter? There is no definitive answer to these questions. Headhunter started as a slang term for an employment recruiter. The term though is sometimes thought to refer to a more aggressive recruiter. Someone ... [Read More]
The news is always focussed on doom and gloom. We hear so much about how bad the economy is and a generally depressed state of affairs. Now for sure there continues to be a downturn in certain segments of the economy and in some parts of Canada and the world. However, we are very fortunate in Barrie that generally our ... [Read More]
We all know that when a company is interviewing for an open position they meet with many candidates. The “filtering” process typically involves reviewing resumes and cover letters, determining which ones to interview then conducting the interviews. If you get to the interview stage you have done well and you have a real chance to be the successful candidate. By ... [Read More]
Darryl is a true professional and expert in his field. His broad range of business exposure brings a much needed overall view the needs of his clients and customers. Darryl has the ability to drive projects to fruition even under difficult circumstances.
-- November 24, 2010ESS has been by far the most efficient service that we have ever used. They have submitted only candidates that were well suited to the position, so they have made the process very simple, quick and painless on our end. I would estimate that we have hired 75% of all of the candidates that they have submitted to us. I hesitate to recommend ESS, as we would prefer to keep them all to ourselves!
Craig Busch, President -- The Busch Group of CompaniesDarryl is efficient! He has a great ability to read people and their needs which meant finding me exactly the right person for the job! I will call Darryl again without hesitation should the need arise.
-- November 22, 2010Darryl, as a professional recruiter, cares. He cares about you, the skills you bring to the table, and your future. His skill sets and experience enable him to see between the lines and that is a huge benefit to his clients, whether they are people, small businesses or corporations. I can recommend him as the key person to move things forward in your life or your business. If you are looking for a job or people to fill jobs, Darryl, at ESS Direct should be your first call.
Doug Jernigan, DVM -- November 9, 2010Darryl is an experienced, expert in the recruiting field. Whenever my firm is looking to fill a position, Darryl at ESS Direct is my go to guy. I can always depend on him to get me the right candidate, with the right qualifications, at the right salary.
-- October 4, 2010Many staffing agencies take the "shotgun approach" to staffing: they put forth dozens of candidates in the hopes that one of them might be a good fit. However Darryl Simpson is not your typical recruiter. Darryl takes the extra effort to fully understand both the employer and candidate. As a result, Darryl has built a solid reputation of finding the perfect fit, every time. I confidently recommend Darryl Simpson, from ESS Direct.
-- November 24, 2010Darryl is a very client-focused HR professional. I used him extensively to hire general labourers for temporary work at my manufacturing oriented facility. In a world where finding good temp-work providers is very difficult, Darryl did an outstanding job providing me with labour that was very capable and efficient. I eventually hired one of the labourers he provided me. He communicates very clearly and honestly. He was always attentive and happy to take my call regardless of the time of day. A solid business partner that I would be very happy to recommend.
-- November 22, 2010Using Darryl and ESS is like having our own HR department without the overhead cost. When we consider the time and cost of placing ads, taking phone calls, qualifying stacks of resumes, interviewing candidates, doing reference checks, etc., we are convinced that we save money by using Darryl's service. If you have never used a professional recruiter or had a bad experience with another agency, I highly recommend talking to Darryl and the team at ESS
Ron Clark, President -- RenoBox, Inc. January 29, 2010I had been looking for a registered massage therapist to join my wellness centre, The Healing Oasis, for 5 months with little success. I had interviewed only a handful of applicants and none were what we were looking for. Darryl was able to find out who exactly I was looking for and delivered! Within 2 weeks of hiring Darryl of ESS Direct, he had screened, interviewed and found the perfect candidate for me. This saved me time and money. I appreciate his expertise and service. I would recommend Darryl and ESS Direct to anyone who is searching for that perfect employee.
-- February 14, 2011"I'm writing to express my satisfaction with the service provided by Darryl of ESS Direct. Darryl is an excellent communicator, as well, he has superior listening skills. It did not take me long to realize that Darryl has my best interest at heart.Finding a suitable position, that matched to my skill set, with a company that could provide longevity." I am very pleased with the level of customer service, professionalism and support that has been evident every step of the way. I would highly recommend Darryl as a recruiter to any company wishing to find the right candidate for the right position. He is top notch!
-- January 31, 2011Darryl is always professional. He excels at recruitment and did an excellent job for us in obtaining excellent candidates for both temporary and permanent positions
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