There are qualities, qualifications and personality traits that employers need not become preoccupied with–at least temporarily. In short, the soft skills are not where the value is right now, says About Staffing CEO Sharlene Massie. “Employers need the hard...
Don’t Forget About the Local Guys As many of you know, About Staffing is a locally owned business. Over the course of its life, we have seen many ups and downs and are thankful for those that have continuously supported a local business. It is often...
Life is ever-changing! References are great in theory, but tough to get, use, and give in today’s world of nothing being truly verified! Click here for a very quick view of references! And remember, DO NOT call an applicant’s current employer without...
Interview questions: the goal is to “tease out” the information required to determine if a candidate is suitable for the job, hard skills and soft skills! Interviews are such a short timeframe to determine if someone is just right! So for more thoughts on this topic,...
Many employers are just not experts at interviewing, even though they know their company better than anyone! There are legal obligations for an employer, so click here to see my youtube video on what questions you should NOT ask a potential employee in an interview....
Interviews should be conducted in a private location, without interruptions. You want to ensure you offer a relaxed environment to get the best information from a potential candidate. Keep in mind, candidates are interviewing you and your company as well, so be sure...
