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They always say, communication is key. While there are many ways to send messages nowadays, are you making sure your ways are top notch? Today we have tips for you on best practices when communicating with a recruiter regardless of the platform: email, text, social media. Be Prompt When you get that first initial line… Read more »
Within the past months, superstores and fast food chains across the U.S. have increased their minimum payrate. You are no longer competing with companies in your industry as these chains are more likely to attract workers who value flexible hours if the pay is better than their current job. How badly do people want a… Read more »
We get it, finding that job is hard! Job searching is a task that we all dwell on, but know that we need to search when facing a career change or re-entering the workforce. To make the search easier, we recommend working with a recruiter! Better yet, with one of our recruiters. We want to… Read more »
Contract work usually falls in line with a few keywords: flexible, temporary, and/or unstable. However, do we really understand the meaning of these words and what they mean for us when we’re looking for a job? While contract work is the core of our business, we know there’s a lot of misconceptions about it that… Read more »
June 1994…Wow. Was it really 25 years ago? My wife, Amy, grew up in the staffing industry working for her dad as a temp (yes we used that word back then), a recruiter, a payroll administrator, salesperson, janitor, and anything else you can imagine. Then I dove in with her and started our company, which… Read more »
The job search journey is not an easy one, but the preparation process is not any different. While there are so many resources online, how can you differentiate good and bad tips? We believe that no advice is better than from those who sit in the hiring chairs themselves; recruiters and hiring managers. Our recruiters… Read more »
Ever wonder what really matters in the workplace? Making the employees feel appreciated! Awarded employees typically will: 1. Be more productive – since they are awarded for their work, it only makes sense to continue that same work ethic! 2. Enjoy work – they feel like their work makes an impact and will focus with… Read more »
As you progress through the hiring process, you know that when the interviewer asks for your references, you’re on the shortlist for the position. Your references can make or break whether or not you receive the offer. When is the last time you thought about whom you have on your reference list? It may be… Read more »
Finding a new job that you love is no easy task. It’s nerve-racking, tedious, and stressful! It can be a really overwhelming process, but if you have the right mindset and strategy, it’ll pay off with a truly rewarding job. Working with a staffing company can help you create your own luck so you better… Read more »
A long commute is not uncommon—some workers travel more than an hour each way to work, either on trains, buses or in cars. Despite how common they are, these long commutes can be damaging to your health. They’re stressful, reduce your sleep, increase your snacking, and limit your free time. It’s worth trying to keep… Read more »