When we think of job interviews, most of us think more about potential questions we may be asked by interviewers than what questions we should ask. But asking the right questions during job interviews is almost as important as giving the right answers. Ask the right questions, and interviewers know you’ve done your homework. Ask… Read more »
When you’re live-tweeting the NCAA basketball tournament, posting status updates all weekend, or tagging yourself in friends’ photos, the last thing on your mind is your job search, but it should always be at the forefront. Your social media presence is increasingly important to your chances for getting hired, as employers turn more and more… Read more »
Ever wish you knew what interviewers were thinking during your interview? They’re wishing you knew what they knew about the process, other applicants — even the job and the organization. If interviewers could tell you what they wish you knew, here’s what they’d say: Their Time Is Valuable Not returning emails or messages in a… Read more »
You sent in a great resume, crossed all your ‘t’s and dotted all your ‘i’s on the application, maybe even got an interview that you aced, but you still didn’t get hired. What gives? It could be one of four common pitfalls job candidates trip on when applying for jobs. Good thing Staffing Partners’ staffing… Read more »
Getting an interview in today’s tight job market is a gift, and if you’re not treating it as such by sending thank you notes afterward, then you’re looking that gift horse in the mouth. But, there’s a trick to sending thank you notes to interviewers, and it involves timing, technology and old-fashioned handwriting. Timing is… Read more »
If you’re new to the temporary employment world, some of the terms you hear may be confusing. One of the most confusing concepts for temp employees is often “temp-to-hire” – it doesn’t seem to make sense, does it? Actually, it makes plenty of sense, both for employers and employees. In fact, temp-to-hire employment is great… Read more »
Temp agency recruiters, by nature of their positions, see a lot of candidates. And while your experience and credentials may be top of the line, so are those of a lot of other job candidates. Build a great relationship with your recruiter, however, and you become more than just your resume. Here are Staffing Partners’… Read more »
When you’ve been fired from a job, interviewing for another position can be even more daunting than usual. You know you’re likely to be asked about the reasons you were fired, and just thinking about it can be upsetting. Don’t make matters worse by winging it – before your next interview, prepare for that uncomfortable… Read more »
You know you’ve got the training, the experience and the knowledge that employers need — so why aren’t you making it past the interview stage? You may be sabotaging your chances without even knowing it. Here are a few of the most common mistakes that job candidates make to nuke their employment prospects. You’re Late… Read more »
You know you’ve got the training, the experience and the knowledge that employers need — so why aren’t you making it past the interview stage? You may be sabotaging your chances without even knowing it. Here are a few of the most common mistakes that job candidates make to nuke their employment prospects. You’re Late… Read more »
