Why Working with a Staffing Agency in Calgary is a Smarter Move for Hiring Success?
Inside our four walls between candidate interviews and calls, coffee runs, and water cooler recruiter banter we often say:
“If only the client knew how much we could help… if only we had the right answers sooner.”
If you’re an employer in Calgary (or anywhere across Alberta) who’s hiring or struggling to this is your inside look at how staffing agencies like About Staffing actually work and how to get the most out of the partnership.
Let’s break it down: Who, What, When, Where, Why and especially How we work to help you hire better.
What Every Employer Should Know When Partnering with a Staffing Agency in Calgary
WHO are we hiring for?
The first thing we ask isn’t just “What’s the job title?” It’s:
- Who will this person report to?
- What’s the team dynamic?
- Who’s conducting interviews and onboarding?
- What kind of person fits into your company culture?
We’re not just matching résumés to job descriptions we’re matching personalities, work ethics, and soft skills to Calgary-based companies like yours. The more you share about your team and expectations, the better the fit we can find. We’re experts at pulling key information from candidates but only if we know what that employer/employee relationship should really look like.
WHAT exactly are you looking for?
We go far beyond a job post we dig deep.
- What skills are non-negotiable?
- What can be taught on the job?
- What does success look like 90 days in? One year in?
Pro tip: Be honest about what you’re willing to compromise on. Sometimes the perfect résumé doesn’t come in a perfect package but we know how to spot potential.
WHEN do you need this person to start?
Yesterday? Next quarter? We understand the urgency.
- For urgent hires, we tap into our pool of vetted, ready-to-work candidates.
- For long-term roles, we custom-source through headhunting, passive outreach, background checks, and referrals.
Just tell us your timeline and if it’s tight, trust us to move quickly. Some of our clients tell us we work “too fast,” but recruitment is all we do, every day.
WHERE are they working? And how much does it matter?
Is the role remote, hybrid, or fully in-office? Is reliable transportation a must, or is parking tricky?
Post-pandemic, workplace flexibility is one of the top demands from candidates in Calgary and beyond.
We’ll always ask:
- What kind of workplace is this remote, hybrid, or on-site?
- Is relocation possible (and is there a budget)?
- What tech or equipment is required or provided?
WHY use a staffing agency in Calgary like About Staffing?
Now that we’ve spilled our secrets, what do we actually bring to the table?
- A vetted pool of pre-screened, reference-checked candidates.
- A faster hiring process with less risk.
- Market insights on salaries, local competition, and job positioning.
- Flexibility to hire temp, temp-to-perm, or direct-to-hire, whatever works for you.
Hiring is time-consuming. We’re recruitment experts, and we make it faster, better, and far less risky. You do what you do best let us do the same.
HOW We Actually Do It at About Staffing
Now for the water-cooler talk…
Behind the scenes, our recruiters are always asking:
- “What’s the hiring manager really like?”
- “Is this salary competitive, or are we setting ourselves up to fail?”
- “Is the client ghosting us or do they just need better communication?”
- “Should we be honest about what candidates are saying about them?”
We spend hours every day:
- Reviewing resumes
- Pre-screening candidates
- Coaching them through interviews
- Verifying credentials and checking references
- Negotiating offers and start dates
All of it to make your life easier.
What We Need From You: Communication is Everything
When employers ghost, delay feedback, or withhold critical info, it slows down the process and can cost you the best candidates.
Here’s how to help your staffing agency in Calgary help you:
- Be honest about pay, role expectations, and hiring challenges.
- Provide timely feedback after interviews.
- Treat us as your partner, not just another vendor.
The best hires come from collaboration not silence.
Your Hiring Wingman in Calgary
Partnering with a staffing agency in Calgary isn’t just about filling a role. It’s about building a long-term talent pipeline, reducing hiring risk, and making smarter business decisions.
At About Staffing, we understand your hiring pain points we talk about them over coffee. We brainstorm. We celebrate every time a candidate becomes your next top performer.
So if you’re ready to stop struggling and start hiring smarter, step inside our four walls. Ask the hard questions. Give us the real answers.
We’ll take it from there.
Let About Staffing, Calgary’s trusted staffing agency, take the guesswork out of hiring. Contact us today to start the conversation and discover how easy hiring can be when you have the right partner.