This 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…
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How to Ruin Your Reputation 101
Have you ever accepted a job offer, and then backed out of the offer? Surveys indicate that 44% of recent candidates changed their minds about an offer they received, and here are the reasons why: They received a better offer from another employer after already having accepted an offer. Their current employer…
Read MoreList of June Job Fairs
If you’re looking for new employment, don’t forget to check out these job fairs happening this month all around St. Louis! June 10, 2019 IKEA Job Fair (PT / FT Co-Workers) Ikea Restaurant (1 Ikea Way, St. Louis, MO 63110) 2pm – 6:30pm For more information go to https://seeacareerwithus.com/ June 10, 2019 (weekly) Vi-Jon Recruitment…
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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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Receiving Radio Silence on Your Resume? Here’s Why.
At Staffing Solutions, as your career “agents,” we invest a considerable amount of time coaching our candidates on what they need to do–so we can assist them with their job search. I often hear from worn-out candidates that spend so much time applying for jobs and never hear back. So, what’s the deal?…
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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…
Read MoreAre you unfairly labeled as a job hopper?
Is the bias about job hoppers finally going away? I have been in staffing for 43 years. Our team, for years, has consistently had candidates rejected for having “short stories” on their resumes. Is this fair to the candidate? The answer is “sometimes” and sometimes NOT. When it’s unfair: During recession…
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