Melissa Fallon

Legal counsel | Bell Canada

I engaged ZSA as I had worked with Travis before when he placed me on a contract position which worked out really well.  I was looking for about 12 months before this placement.  My experience was excellent from the interview process to the hiring process.  Travis provided timely responses to any of the questions that I asked and with feedback following the interviews so that I was not left wondering whether or not I got the position.  He was really good at identifying positions that match with my skill set and didn’t waste my time by offering positions that weren’t a good fit.  I have been working with him for a while and my experience has always been really positive.  What was of value and very helpful to me was that Travis does a really good job balancing the interests of the candidate with the employer.  I find that he really looks out for the best interests of the candidate and is really good at keeping the candidate informed throughout the process so that they are not kept in the dark.  He is also very responsive to any questions that the candidate has (which makes what is normally a very stressful process much easier) and responds to emails immediately regardless of the time, i.e. on weekends or after hours.  I have used other recruiters in the past but my experience with ZSA was far superior.  The other recruiters did not take the time to really get to know the candidate the way that ZSA does.  My experience with ZSA has been very positive and I would be very happy to work with them again.

Tax Associate

Law Firm

ZSA reached out to me on behalf of their client resulting in my being placed as Tax Associate. I had an excellent experience with Travis and he was extremely responsive and positive throughout. He also helped me by providing practical advice based on his experience, which reassured me when I had to make decisions. I really appreciated his guidance throughout the process.

Associate

Law Firm

I was placed as an Associate and dealt with Travis. I had been passively reviewing Job postings in the Ontario reports and reviewing opportunities raised for me by other recruiters. Travis contacted me on LinkedIn, and my experience with him was excellent. I worked with him for over a year, and he was very understanding and supportive when I was not interested in firms/opportunities he raised and/or turned down viable offers that I was not comfortable with. He was also consistent about reaching out periodically to see if I was still in the market and encouraged me to hear out all opportunities when I was weighing multiple opportunities. This ultimately landed me a better role that I could have initially expected, or imagined. Travis brought great value in his patience and understanding regarding qualities in a new role/firm I was looking for aside from compensation. I have spoke with 5 recruiters including Travis over the last year or so. Travis was my favourite because I felt heard by him and he took the time to speak to me and check in with me before and after interviews. Travis validated my experience and hopes for a new firm where others discounted my ability and credentials to move to the type of firm that interested me.

Associate

Law firm

We engaged ZSA as, historically, they have provided the best service and candidates. Our experience with Travis was excellent.  He was extremely responsive from engagement and worked tirelessly for us. We found great value in his candor, experience and relationship building, and he will be our “go to” going forward. We have used other recruiters in the past, but ZSA outranks other recruitment firms.

Corporate Legal Counsel

Steel Company

I was placed as Corporate Legal Counsel and had an excellent experience with Travis. Travis, as usual, proactively referred this opening to me. In particular, and most appreciative of Travis, is his response to inquiries and the promptness with which he does so. As well, despite being engaged by, and acting for the client, Travis is equally mindful and considerate of candidate needs and provides very useful guidance along the way. I have used other recruiters in the past, and for the most part, ZSA compares night and day to them.

Associate Lawyer

I was placed as an associate lawyer. I spoke with Travis when I completed my articles, as I wanted to make a move from London to the Toronto market. I recall finding his profile on LinkedIn and dealing with Travis was excellent. He was communicative and transparent; he was always willing to take a call; and he advised me of great opportunities. Travis kept my goals in mind and advised me of opportunities that aligned with them. He also brought to my attention this opening, which I might not have noticed given my busy schedule. I did not know that the firm was hiring when he contacted me and his communication led me to this position. I’ve used other recruiters in the past from different agencies who were discouraging at times. Travis, having had experience in the legal arena, was realistic but encouraging.

COO

Our experience working with Travis was excellent. We have used many recruiters in the past and would use the services of ZSA again.

Legal Counsel, Eastern Canadian Operations

I was placed in the position of Legal Counsel, Eastern Canadian Operations and dealt with Travis Usher. I responded to an ad in the Ontario Reports by emailing Travis Usher and attaching my resume. Travis contacted me and presented me with options in addition to those advertised in the ORs, which matched my experience and career goals. I engaged ZSA out of an interest in transitioning my career from private practice to move to in-house counsel. Prior to working with ZSA, I had previously applied directly to a municipality and had also been contacted by another recruitment agency regarding a separate opportunity with a municipality, neither of which were successful.  Dealing with Travis was excellent. He is very responsive and helpful and makes himself available at any time during and outside of business hours. Travis is also friendly and approachable and connects with you to learn not just about your relevant experience but also inquires as to what you want out of your career. What was of particular value was his guidance in navigating multiple competing offers and providing timely feedback and advice. Travis also provided strategy on how to maximize my value and negotiate the offers that I received. I have briefly worked with another recruiter/firm, who contacted me for a position in which my experiences aligned. That recruiter subsequently (and abruptly) ceased all communications with me when the potential employer moved on with another candidate. On the contrary, with ZSA, I felt respected throughout and not merely a candidate for a position. Travis worked with me to learn about my goals and then presented multiple postings to me which he believed aligned with my career ambitions. Overall, it was a fantastic experience working with Travis and his team! I again want to thank Travis for his continuous efforts and diligence in working with me to secure an offer and executed agreement. I highly recommend Travis and ZSA!

Remissa Hirji

Sotos LLP

Angelina Mason

General Counsel and Vice President | Canadian Bankers Association

Krista Derksen

OBSI

Natalie Aris

Equitable Bank

Patti MacDonald

Gowling WLG

Mariana Fonar

Simon A. Fish

Executive Vice President & General Counsel | BMO Financial Group

Remissa Hirji

Sotos LLP

Stéphane Leduc

Mariana Fonar

Martin Ritchie

JCM Power

Claudia Batista

Coachman Insurance

Anonymous

Real Estate Associate | National Law Firm

Claudia Batista

Coachman Insurance

I applied for this position through LinkedIn, and was contacted by Travis. He was knowledgeable about the position, and very attentive to what I was looking for, keeping me up to date with the interview process. While I have worked with other recruiters in the past, Travis was excellent at keeping me informed of what was going on – I would use ZSA’s services again.

Anonymous

Real Estate Associate | National Law Firm

I had previously worked with Travis on a prior posting (on which I was ultimately unsuccessful) and we had kept in touch in the years after. Travis is a great recruitment partner. He listened to my concerns and we developed a multi-level strategy for my job search. He was always responsive and I felt that I always knew what was happening in respect of the process throughout. It was great to have Travis having conversations “behind the scenes” with the firm contacts. As well, I was able to access postings that I likely would not have been aware of without ZSA.

Evgeny Savitskiy

Legal Counsel | Iovate

I applied for a legal counsel position through ZSA.  Not only is Travis an outstanding professional, he addressed all of my questions and concerns. I have worked with dozens of recruiters in the past and it turns out that Travis was the most effective one which was what mattered most to me.

Greg Tereposky

Partner | Tereposky & DeRose LLP

We reached out to ZSA because of its known expertise in the legal field. Our experience working with Travis was exceptional. He did all of the work and we simply had to pick from a roster of excellent candidates. We are very very happy with our pick. Travis’ ability to find good candidates and do all of the foundational work for the interviews was of great value. We have used other recruiters in the past for non- lawyer positions but would definitely use ZSA again in the future and just contacted Travis for another lawyer hire.