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Companies Focusing More on New Hires

Companies Focusing More on New Hires

Due to the unyielding labor market, many companies in recent years have dedicated a substantial amount of money to recruiting new hires. According to The Conference Board, this has resulted in the sharp rising wages of younger workers.  The Gap The imbalance...

6 Ways to Market Yourself for a Job

6 Ways to Market Yourself for a Job

In a world full of billions of rejected applications and tons of candidates, having to market yourself for a job is a necessity. Just sending a simple resume may be a futile attempt. Today, more effort has to be placed in your hunt for work if you are determined to...

Top 6 Hiring Mistakes to Avoid

Top 6 Hiring Mistakes to Avoid

Even recruiters with years of experience can fall victim to hiring mistakes. Recruiting high-quality talent requires planning, organised processes and a whole lot of work. When you’re under pressure from managers to fill a position quickly, processes can often fall by...

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

Wear business-like attire, avoiding flashy colors, bold prints, logos and keep jewelry to a minimum. Also, wear clothes in which you feel comfortable. If it’s too tight, too loose, too short or too revealing — don’t wear it!

WRITING A RESUME

Your resume is your greatest marketing tool in any job search. When writing a resume, it should tell, in a clear and concise manner, what experience you have, why that makes you unique, and how that makes you the best person for the job.

INTERVIEW GUIDELINES

The interviewer might have a set of questions ready for you or might base the interview off your resume. Be prepared to answer all questions honestly while still hitting your key strengths. It is always a good idea to bring two copies of your resume (one for you and one for the interviewer).

WRITING A COVER LETTER

cover letter invites the hiring manager to read your resume and tells him or her why you are the best person for the job. If a cover letter does its job, it makes the hiring manager want to learn more about you by reading your resume and inviting you for an interview.

Staffing Industry Statistics

  • Most work full time, comparable to the overall workforce 76% 76%
  • Half of staffing employees utilize staffing companies to get a permanent job 50% 50%
  • One-third are offered a permanent job by a client where they worked on an assignment 35% 35%
  • Two-thirds of those accepted the offers of permanent employment 66% 66%