In the current job market, an interview presents the best chance to shine. What you do and what you say during the session either knocks you out of the competition or moves you to the next round of consideration for employment. Therefore, even if you don’t have an interview scheduled yet, you need to learn…

Our world is one of rapid technological change. How we go about our daily lives seems to change every day, with innovations in technology offering new conveniences and applications. This goes for job searchers and job applicants as well. Utilizing technology is essential for job seekers everywhere. Here are some vital pieces of information that…

Searching for employment is work in itself. Completing applications is tedious, job interviews are stressful, and financial instability discouraging and sometimes frightening. This is why it is important to utilize the existing social media arenas as networking platforms to make that job search speedy and stress-free. By expanding into the digital world and having a…

As much as you may love your job, there are days when you simply dread going to work. You lose momentum, and your demeanor droops. On these days, it is crucial to maintaining a positive attitude and power through. Here are some constructive tools to help you sustain a positive attitude and cultivate strong and…

Today is the day of the big interview.  Are you feeling confident, or are you going in with your fingers crossed hoping for a bit of luck?  In today’s competitive job market, your best option is to make your own luck and walk in feeling confident and fully prepared. By going into the interview with…

What are soft skills and how are they relevant to you?  Soft skills are personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people.  No matter what job you are applying for you will need certain soft skills.  Of course, as with any specialized field, your future employer will be looking for…

In today’s market, the process of searching for a job can be overwhelming and confusing. The enormous amount of information on the internet can make it difficult to know where to start. Many job seekers are relying on staffing agencies to help open the door to great opportunities which are not always available by applying…

Interviews are an important part of the hiring process. It allows a recruiter to assess your skill set to make sure the best match between you and their client companies happen. Staffing agencies partner with a multitude of companies which increases your ability to find a position quickly. They have existing relationships with the hiring…

We hope that you have been finding these tips for job seekers helpful. We believe these tips will help prepare you to find, apply, and get an amazing job.  We have finally reached the stage where you will set up an interview. Be sure you know who will be interviewing you, the time of your…

If you’ve never worked for a staffing agency before then it can seem strange to think that you need to be prepared to work right away. Staffing agencies have many jobs ready to fill at any given time. They interview candidates for these positions daily. If you apply at a staffing agency for a job,…

You know what kind of job you want. You’ve managed to write the perfect resume. Now it’s time to tackle your interview. The interview is all about presentation. It’s time for a staffing recruiter to see the applicant behind the resume. In this article, we are going to talk about what to wear to your…

In our Job Seeker tip last week, we told you to have a clear goal on what positions you would like to be placed in. Now it’s time to market yourself with a resume. Many applicants make the mistake of not coming prepared with a resume prior to applying at an employment agency. Having a resume…

When you need a job, working with a staffing agency like Certified Source Staffing Professionals can make the job search easy. Staffing agencies like Certified Source Staffing Professionals have the inside track on employers in the area that are hiring. They know exactly what jobs are available and how much you can get paid. Before…