Qualities that make you the best candidate for a job
First and foremost, you will be asked this question: do you have experience? An employer can only be convinced if you volunteered or worked for a similar company. Apart from experience, here are traits/qualities that employers are looking for in candidates: Flexibility: Can you adapt easily and quickly? How well do you react to changes? […]
5 Ways to Make A Good Impression
A job interview is not just the employer’s way of assessing your skills, but also a way of getting to know your personality and character. The skills you have are not the only aspects of you that determine whether or not you are a good fit for a job. Therefore, it is important to make […]
4 Misconceptions about Temporary Employment
Whether you have gone through a staffing agency to find employment or not, you may harbor some misconceptions about it. You may think, for example, that a stint at a staffing agency makes you look less employable later on in your career. This and other misconceptions lead a lot of people to not pursue temporary […]
How to Talk About Weaknesses During an Interview
Answering job interview questions well is an art that requires practice, and there is a lot to keep in mind for your next job interview. One question you will surely be asked is “What are some of your weaknesses?” This question is one that potential employers will use to determine whether you are a good […]
4 Tips to Motivate Employees
Volunteers often work harder than the paid employees because they get satisfaction knowing the work they do is appreciated. So how can managers motivate their employees to want to do good work and keep coming back? Challenging people, giving them more responsibility and recognizing them for their efforts are great ways to keep employees motivated. […]
How to Find Quality Employees
A job interview helps to screen your applicants and helps you get to know them, but how can you be absolutely sure that you are hiring not only great employees but the best ones you could hope for? Staffing agencies, like ourselves, are experts at finding the right person for the job. Below are some […]
Mistakes to avoid while finding a job
Finding a job can be a tiring process. If your search is dragging on and you see no end in sight, review your job search efforts and make sure you’re not making any of these common job search mistakes. Proofread your resume and cover letter multiple times. Time and again, job seekers send hiring managers […]
How to do a job interview screening
When you’re looking for a new job, it’s important to always put your best foot forward and bring your “A-game.” Whether it’s through a phone interview, videoconference, or background check, most employers screen potential candidates. This helps employers determine whether it’s worth sending an individual to the next round of interviews. A job interview screening […]
3 Tried and True Job-Hunting Techniques
If you’re currently searching for a new job, you have probably heard some say, “Just go in to the office and ask to meet with the hiring manager,” or “Why don’t you just call and ask if they are hiring?” These traditional job hunting tactics may seem very basic and almost crazy now that technology […]
5 Things recruiters wish job seekers knew
Often times a job seeker, particularly one that’s been out of the job search for a while, may be out of the loop for what recruiters are looking for. The times have changed, company cultures are continuously evolving, so why are you still be applying for jobs the old way? Here are 5 things that […]