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Pro Tips for Finding the Best Employees
Is your business ready to bring on a new employee? Whether you’re filling a vacant position or creating a new one, you want the best talent at your firm. NW Staffing Resources has been recruiting and vetting high-quality candidates for over 35 years. We’re sharing a few things we’ve learned to help make your hiring …
What to Expect on Your First Day
Starting a new job is always a bit daunting, but a temporary position can feel even more nerve-wracking. Don’t let it get to you! NW Staffing has your back with great advice for your first day:
Pay attention to confirmation emails
Congrats on landing your new gig! In a lot of ways, your job starts before you …
Why First Impressions Are The Key to Your Next Interview
Did you know that an employer may decide whether they should hire you within minutes of meeting you? Our NW Staffing recruiters have the insight for making a great first impression:
Likeability
You’ve been selected for an interview, but a standout resume will only take you so far. Greet your interviewer warmly – with good eye contact, …
How to Keep Your Workforce Engaged
Employees that are engaged and feel valued by their employer are the most successful. Managers that implement minor changes can improve work performance and team collaboration. Here’s how we suggest you best engage your employees:
Set goals. The best way to engage employees is to communicate the goal and how each employee fits into the common …
What Do Employers Look for on a Resume?
You’ve outgrown your current position and are ready to advance or change careers. Maybe it’s been years since you’ve updated your resume and it doesn’t represent your hard work, accomplishments, or even your contact information correctly. It can feel overwhelming to update the one document that sums up your entire professional career.
That’s why we’re here. …
When Should I Follow up After an Interview
You just had a great interview and were able to get across your qualifications and connect in a meaningful way with the hiring manager. After a job interview with a potential employer, it’s important to follow up with a thank you note and seize the opportunity to remind them why they should hire you!
We recommend …
Why Using a Staffing Agency is Crucial to Keeping Your Business Up and Running
There are a litany of reasons to use a staffing agency in your business. Two of the major benefits are productivity and profit.
Productivity is one of the greatest benefits of using a staffing agency for recruitment. Letting a staffing agency take care of the recruitment and hiring process for you gives your staff improved focus …
5 Tips to Writing a Better Resume
Great news! You don’t have to be J.K Rowling or Albert Einstein to create a great, professional resume. All you need to do is a create an organized, easily understood document that accurately depicts your skillset.
Here are a few tips to do just that:
1. Highlight your skill set.
Look at the job description for the job …
Leverage Social Media in Your Job Search
Most job seekers aren’t using their biggest asset when it comes to searching for a new position: social media. Your social network can be your biggest advocate. And that doesn’t mean the LinkedIn profile you created five years ago…
Update your LinkedIn profile to include your skill set, positions, accomplishments and get recommendations. The first step …
Vancouver Branch Healthiest Employer Finalist
NW Staffing Resources was recently recognized by the Vancouver Business Journal as a 2017 Healthiest Company finalist. This designation is awarded to companies in Southwest Washington that take strides in promoting workplace wellness with their employees. NW Staffing’s innovative Wellness Program and a work environment that encourages each employee to reach wellness goals …
