Is Your Resume Too Generic?

Your resume is one of the most important tools you have to showcase why you are a qualified candidate for a position you are interested in. During your job search, you may send your resume out to many potential employers in your quest to find the perfect career opportunity. Hiring managers and HR professionals are…

Hot Jobs: Customer Service

Hot Jobs: Customer Service

Customer service representatives do rewarding and important work. Whether answering phones or providing in-person service, customer service representatives are the public faces of the companies that hire them. In customer service, no two days will be the same as you’ll get different customer questions and interact with new people. You should have a good team…

Networking for Candidates

Networking for Candidates

Networking for candidates is one of the most important parts of your job search, as many people get started in their careers because of their personal connections.  While you may not have a vast network of your own yet, staffing professionals have connections in top businesses in your area and can assist you in jumpstarting…

Human Resources Tips for Showing Appreciation to Employees

Human Resources Tips for Showing Appreciation to Employees

SmartTalent helps companies throughout Western Washington to build a solid workforce with great staff members. Once you have skilled workers on your team, you want to keep them there and you want to maintain motivation. This means making your workforce feel valued. Human resources, managers, and other executives and business leaders can all work together…