It’s a common situation for any job seeker. You find a great position at a great company. One catch: you don’t meet all the listed requirements. Should you apply anyway? In most cases, the simple answer is “yes.” Often, there is little downside to stretching yourself a bit and going after a job slightly out…
Each time you approach a job posting, one key question should come to mind: can you fulfill the job? However, your investigation should go beyond that. There are other clues you can get from the job description that will let you know whether to apply. Start by reviewing the job posting for a list of…
Job searches often get frustrating. Feelings of demoralization can lead you to attack any potential position, no matter how unpromising it seems. But don’t get desperate. Watch out for red flags in job descriptions and stay away from scams and other wastes of time. Unemployment represents a scary time in any worker’s life. Given the…
When you interview for a job, your goal is to convince the hiring manager you’re the best candidate. Since the ultimate purpose of every employee is to enhance business operations so the company is more profitable, you can increase your chances of being hired by showcasing how you’ll make a positive impact on the organization’s…
Tips for Identifying and Evaluating Temporary Agencies Part 3 There are many factors that can make or break your level of success with a staffing service. There are many factors that can make or break your level of success with a fortune 500 company. Why is it that people see them as different when they…
Myths and Understanding – How They Will Work Against You If You Buy Into Them Part 2 There are many factors that can make or break your level of success with a staffing service. There are many factors that can make or break your level of success with a fortune 500 company. Why is it…
We’d like to reprint and share this article from Kendra Payne. You can find the original article at http://www.staffingindustry.com/Research-Publications/Publications/Staffing-Industry-Review/December-2012/The-Other-Side. We hope you enjoy the article. I have relied on staffing agencies to locate work for me since I graduated from high school. They have been a good fit for me, even today. The firms…
Why is temporary work worth it? Part 1 There are many factors that can make or break your level of success with a staffing service. There are many factors that can make or break your level of success with a fortune 500 company. Why is it that people see them differently when they are actually…
You’ve done your research and networking. All that hard work has finally paid off and you’ve scheduled an interview. Congratulations! A sense of euphoria and relief comes over you as you believe you have finally landed a job. The interview is the easy part you think. I’ll ace this and all will be right with…
I have often wondered why many people have different expectations when interviewing with staffing firms than they would with about any other hiring organization. Perhaps it is because most people don’t really understand what a recruiter does. Ever heard someone complain about a recruiter “not finding them a job?” Yes, times have changed. Twenty or…
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