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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 …
5 Tips to Write a Better Cover Letter
A cover letter is meant to help you stand out from other applicants. It can boost your already promising resume to the next stage of the hiring process, or it can make a promising candidate seem boring. Writing a good cover letter is an art, and because we’re experts in getting hired, we’re going to …
How Much Does Employee Turnover Cost My Business?
We’ve all heard this: turnover is very costly. But, how many companies can truly quantify that cost?
There are certainly some very hard costs like job board posting, recruiting companies or human resources man hours. In fact, some studies by organizations such as SHRM predict that every time a business replaces a salaried employee, it costs …
When Should I Start Preparing For My Upcoming Interview?
In interviews, your job is to convince a potential employer you have the skills, knowledge, and experience for the job. When you can relate to a recruiter or interviewer, you’re closer to procuring an offer to interview or for employment. As soon as you are offered an interview, there are steps you can take before …
3 Must-Have Skills for Clerical Staff
The clerical staff is the backbone of the office, making sure everything happens. Clerical staff is responsible for the basic functions around the office. They typically require these three skills:
Communication
You may have to compose emails or transfer phone calls. You will need to explain directions clearly and understand directions. Ask questions to understand your new …
ALS Walk
Last Sunday a team from NW Staffing, family and friends joined together to Walk for ALS. We were able to raise over a $1000 for this great cause, and enjoyed beautiful weather on our walk along the waterfront in downtown Portland to raise awareness and funds to work to end this disease. To find …
Sustainability at Work Certification Awarded to NWS
Recently NW Staffing was awarded the Sustainability at Work Certification. Sustainability at Work was formed in 2007 as a solution for businesses who want to improve their environmental practices. The program’s services have been informed by national and local research, input from hundreds of Portland businesses and by the technical expertise of their partners.  Since its …
