Hiring Temporary or Direct Hire Employees

Hiring with a staffing firm is always a great option for small and large businesses because staffing professionals allow you to hire for a temporary or permanent position. Below are several pros and cons for hiring temporary or permanent employees.   The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Temporary Employee   The pros:   Hiring […]

How to Ask for a Job Reference

Who should you ask for a job reference? How do you ask? Will they say yes? Do employers even look at job references? What do they ask your references? Applying for jobs can be stressful from start to finish, and securing good references is particularly tricky. A potential employer’s call to your references could make […]

Addressing Resume Gaps While Putting Your Best Foot Forward

More people than you might think have resume gaps, whether they took time off to raise a child, care for a sick family member experienced unemployment, or just needed some time off. If you have a gap in your work history, especially if it’s recent, you will need to address it at some point in […]

New to the Working World? Tips for Getting Started

Are you new to the working world? Looking for your first job out of high school or college is daunting, but we have some tips for getting started. Keep your materials organized When you’re applying for a lot of jobs, it’s easy to lose track of what materials you need to send to what company. […]

Staffing Needs: Choosing Temp or Direct Hire

You may find it difficult to determine whether or not you should hire someone permanently or temporarily. A staffing firm can help you make the right decision. Here are some pros and cons to hiring temporary vs direct hire employees. Staffing Needs: Pros of Hiring a Temporary Employee You can hire employees for specific tasks […]

How to Pursue a Career as an Administrative Assistant

An administrative assistant ensures the day-to-day of an office runs smoothly and efficiently. Becoming an administrative assistant may be a good path for you if you are organized, detail-oriented, and communicate well. An administrative assistant’s responsibilities vary from industry to industry, but more than likely, they will require answering phones, scheduling appointments and meetings, and […]