The Interview’s Over. Now What?
At Staffing Solutions, Inc. we aim to help our applicants to interview better. How? By learning from experience! Whenever our candidates finish an interview, we ask them to call us right away. Why? “Debriefing” right after the interview, when it’s still fresh in your mind, allows you to critically think about how it…
Read MoreWho Staffing Solutions, Inc. Won’t Hire
As the owner of Staffing Solutions, Inc., I can say that our staff does EVERYTHING we can to provide our candidates and clients with exceptional hiring results. We invest significant time & energy to get beyond the superficial with our applicants. Our candidates reward us with a 4.9/5.0 Glassdoor rating, and our clients are…
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Have You Visited “Job Seeker Hell”?
Just when we thought companies were “getting religion” about how critical the “candidate experience” is during a search, in the tightest labor market in over 50 years, we continue to get negative feedback from our applicants—and they are sharing “job seeker hell” stories. If you have a story to share, we’d like to…
Read MoreThis Is The Most Difficult Interview Question to Answer
“Why did you leave your job(s)?” Take a moment to reflect on how you’ve answered this question in the past. Did you tell the truth? Are you worried you would be seen as someone who “bad mouthed” your last company? This is a real no-no! Did you tell a “white lie?”…
Read MoreWould You Marry Someone After A 15-Minute Phone Conversation?
Often, our candidates compliment our team for our thoroughness in interviewing, assessment & skills testing process. We know it “takes longer” at Staffing Solutions, Inc. because we decided that spending a little more time with you was important for your long-term career goals. Yet, there are occasionally candidates that decide they don’t want to…
Read MoreHow to Get Rejected & Walk Away Motivated
So, you got that impersonal “thanks, but no thanks” rejection letter after multiple interviews and high hopes. I’m sure the last thing you want to do here is swallow your pride, put on a smile, and write a friendly response—But you should! As much as you want to just “read it and delete…
Read MoreHere’s What The Interviewer Is Thinking About You
You’re in an interview–What are THEY thinking? Knowing will make a difference… At Staffing Solutions, Inc. I believe our candidates are often more successful than others because we invest and coach our candidates by assisting with customizing a resume for each opportunity, which is a great way to connect your experience to each…
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This Is The Worst Part of My Job
What’s the worst part of my job? Calling the candidates who were not selected. It’s difficult to give candid feedback–without crushing a candidate’s confidence. Yet, it is also my responsibility to be honest with our candidates. In my 40 years in staffing, there seems to be a pattern around candidates that are…
Read MoreCAREERCompass, LLC. Career Strategy Newsletter – May 2019
All about the job search! That’s right, according to reports from ERE.net to Forbes to Inc., on average, approximately 50% of U.S. workers conducted a job search in 2018. The primary reasons listed were compensation, work culture, and lack of growth opportunities. If you’re in job search mode, below is some information that just might help you. …
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Potential:
What It Is, And Why It Will Land You A Job!
What It Is, And Why It Will Land You A Job!
Okay. So you have interviewed for a few jobs, and haven’t been selected for any. One of the positions seemed like a PERFECT fit, yet you weren’t selected. The feedback you received was confusing! The hiring manager selected another candidate based on their “potential”, yet you had the skills and experience so–what the heck…
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