Frequently asked questions about services for candidates

At Kenova, our services are free for candidates, with our fees covered by the companies we recruit for. Your primary investment is your time and commitment to remain transparent throughout the process. 

We begin by understanding your needs, expectations, and important criteria for your next job, as well as your skills and experience. Then, we highlight these aspects to make you stand out. 

We present you with opportunities that match your expectations. You will receive all the details about the proposed opportunities, including the role’s challenges, the company’s distinctive characteristics, context, conditions, and more. 

If you are interested and confirm your interest, we will submit your application to the employer, ensuring we represent your profile excellently. We will coordinate interviews and provide support with tools and coaching at every step, from interview preparation to offer negotiation and even integration. 

Participating in a recruitment process with one of Kenova’s clients does not obligate you to accept a job offer. We provide the tools necessary for making informed decisions and expect honesty and transparency in return. 

At Kenova, we accompany you from A to Z in your interview preparation. Before your interview, you will receive an email with detailed information about the company and the position. We also include a step-by-step guide to help you understand what the interviewer might be looking for. Additionally, we offer a phone–call to practice answers to common interview questions and refine your presentation techniques. This comprehensive approach aims to maximize your confidence and optimize your chances of success. 

The duration of the job search process varies depending on several factors, including available opportunities, your qualifications, salary expectations, and your level of activity in the job search, whether actively or passively seeking new opportunities. 

We adapt our approach to each candidate’s pace. Therefore, it is essential to be specific and transparent about your desires and needs and to maintain regular communication with your recruiter regarding all potential opportunities. This allows us to efficiently find the best match for you. 

Additionally, the process can be influenced by external factors related to the situations of candidates and employers. However, you can count on constant transparency from your recruiter throughout the process. 

Absolutely. At Kenova, we believe it is essential to keep our candidates fully informed throughout the recruitment process. After each interview, we will provide feedback from employers and keep you updated on the next steps or decisions as soon as possible. If you have concerns about the speed of updates, feel free to contact your recruiter for follow-ups. We are dedicated to supporting you at every step. 

Kenova receives new job offers in the accounting and finance sector every week. You can stay informed by subscribing to our newsletter. 

While we strive to place every candidate we interview, it is not always possible due to various market factors. However, even if a candidate’s expertise does not immediately match a specific opportunity in our preferred fields, we remain committed to providing comprehensive support in their job search. We offer personalized assistance, including CV writing advice, LinkedIn profile optimization, interview preparation, and up-to-date information on market trends. 

We also provide strategic decision-making tools, and our range of professional resources, such as CV templates and career guides, is designed to help you start and progress in your professional journey. Our commitment to your integration and success in the professional environment remains our priority, whether through direct placement or enhancing your application skills. 

Moreover, our free services are always considered from a long-term perspective. It is common for us to find the ideal opportunity for a candidate that we met several years ago. It is also common for candidates we have assisted to contact us a few years later for help in recruiting for their team. For us, our professional relationship takes precedence over the transaction. 

Kenova has in-depth knowledge of the accounting and finance network in the Greater Montreal area, where our presence is particularly strong. 

However, our activity is not limited to this region. We also manage recruitment in several other regions, including Estrie, Quebec City, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Outaouais, Trois-Rivières and Ottawa. This geographical breadth allows us to cover a wide range of markets and meet the specific needs of our clients in different locations. 

Absolutely. With our extensive knowledge of the accounting and finance sector, from both the candidate and employer perspectives, we have a clear understanding of current trends in skills and salaries. Kenova can provide salary recommendations based on your experience. Beyond salary, Kenova offers creative solutions to help you secure other attractive benefits. 

At Kenova, we take confidentiality and data protection very seriously. In compliance with Law 25, that Kenova implemented in 2023, we handle your personal data in strict accordance with privacy laws and our own data protection policies. If you do not get the job you applied for, we keep your information in our records to consider you for future opportunities. However, you have the right to request the deletion of your data at any time if you no longer wish to be considered. 

Yes, at Kenova, we are proud to collaborate with persons belonging to a minority group. More than 50% of our candidates come from various cultural backgrounds, and we constantly strive to strengthen this diversity. We are deeply committed to upholding human rights principles and take proactive measures to facilitate labor market access for all individuals without systemic or other barriers. 

Our commitment is strong towards groups generally underrepresented in the Canadian workforce, including visible and ethnic minorities, women, Indigenous peoples and communities, people with disabilities, racialized individuals, and LGBTQ2+ communities, among others. We are committed to promoting equity and ensuring meaningful representation of these groups at all professional levels. 

At Kenova, our expertise is focused on targeted recruitment for specific positions, primarily through our headhunting service. However, our scope does not directly cover assisting newcomers to Quebec with their integration. Nonetheless, depending on specific requests, we can sometimes offer limited assistance. 

Since our expertise focuses on supporting candidates with prior experience in Canada, it is advisable to stay in touch with Kenova even if we were not involved in your initial job search in the country. After gaining at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a relevant role, we will be better equipped to help you navigate the Canadian job market and fully seize career opportunities.