Jim Thornton - Financial Advisor at Assante Capital Management Ltd.

It’s a statistic you’ve probably heard before: It only takes a few seconds for people to make a judgment about you, especially when it comes to job interviews.

During that very short time, a hiring manager will make crucial determinations about you, including your likability, your trustworthiness, how aggressive or passive you seem and how well you would fit in with others on the team.

Here are some of the biggest mistakes that will instantly destroy a first impression:

💼 Lying, exaggerating, or inflating
💼 Arriving late
💼 Having no relevant examples of accomplishments
💼 Talking too much or too little
💼 Appearing desperate

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Have you considered getting a second opinion on your financial health?

Contact us for a unique perspective on your current investment plan through a process where you'll discover how to:

📰 Reduce anxiety around financial and economic news
🤓 Feel more informed about your investments
🎯 Gain confidence in achieving your goals
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When it comes to finances, there's no one-size-fits-all approach.

Over time, through smart saving and investing, it’s common to have a variety of investments, but are they all working together? It never hurts to have a second set of eyes. Let us know if we can help.

The more we prepare now, the more options we have later in life.

There’s never a “perfect time” to work on your finances. If you’re ready to check this off your to-do list, we’re happy to have a conversation.

Our first meetings are actually...kind of fun. By focusing on the conversation rather than the presentation, we learn more about you and you learn more about us.

The TFSA contribution limit for 2021 is $6,000.

There is still time to make your contribution.

Trust the process.