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Ask A Recruiter: 5 More Things You Should Know About Staffing Agencies
Have you ever wondered why you receive emails about job opportunities that don’t quite match what you’re looking for in your next job? You may have noticed those emails typically come from a recruiter working at a staffing agency. Many job seekers love working with...
Job Titles or Job Experience: Which Matters More?
While some job titles –like Retail Sales Associate – are straight-forward, others are much more unique. Even though some employers may state that the job title doesn’t matter, it may matter more than they realize. A job title is a key element of your professional...
5 Do’s and Don’ts of Virtual Interviewing
In recent years, video call software has carved out a niche in the job searching scene. Being able to connect face-to-face in a virtual space has allowed applicants and employers to get more meaningful context from initial screenings without the same commitment as...
6 Simple Tricks to Nail Your Next Job Fair
Job fairs can be a nerve-wracking experience, but they don’t have to be! The businesses that attend job fairs are coming to your school with the intent to hire –and with any luck, the person they hire will be you! Here are 6 tips to stand out in the (literal) crowd:...
Getting to the Bottom of Generic Job Titles
Job searching has come a long way since paper applications –where walking into a business and filling out an application on the spot was in vogue. Today, we have the internet! Advancements in technology have made online job searching quick, easy and convenient. On the...
Finding a Job Through….Facebook? Why Your Social Media Presence Matters
There is a common misconception that searching for a job is as simple as searching open positions on job boards and hitting the "apply" button, but that is not the case. In today’s competitive market, the process of finding a job encompasses activities such as...
Where First Impressions Are Actually Made
In today’s job market, looking for a new job as well as talent to fill your open positions is a full-time (and frustrating) job; fortunately, recruiters and staffing agencies are great resources that streamline the process and take some of those frustrations away for...
What do Reviews Tell us About a Company’s Culture?
A positive company culture is a hard thing to quantify. Even if a business does all the right things on paper, that doesn’t mean free lunches, Casual Fridays and unlimited time off equate to a positive place to work. So, if you’re on your job search looking for...
Temp-to-Hire and Direct Hire Positions: Here’s What you Need to Know
Trying to decide between a temp-to-hire or direct hire opportunity? Whether you are a job seeker or an employer looking to hire new talent, it is important for you to understand the differences between temp-to-hire and direct hire positions. Temp-to-Hire In a...
Tell Me About It: 7 Open-Ended Interview Questions and Their Responses
We’ve all been there. We’ve all taken that walk into the interview room, rehearsing our elevator pitches in our heads; going over the lines of our resume in the hopes that we don’t forget to mention any of the experiences that make us right for this role. You sit down...
The Top Trends of the 2020 Employment Landscape
A new year means new goals and resolutions. Many businesses are embracing the start of the new decade with open arms and an eye to the future when building out their yearly goals and strategies. As businesses make their 2020 goals and update their hiring and retention...
Is It Time for a Career Change? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions
Each January we all make resolutions on ways we can be our best selves in the new year. For those of us who are starting to feel like our jobs are getting a little stale and are considering looking for a new one, here are a few questions to ask yourself when deciding...