Filtering through many resumes can be time-consuming, so it’s understandable that hiring managers might cut to the chase by asking “Why do you want to work here?” They’re trying to figure out if you would fit in at the company and if you would add value to the existing team. Don’t use the obvious answer… Read more »
Among the many different evolutions that workplaces have gone through – from offices to cubicles to open desks, from strict hours to flexible work schedules and casual Fridays, a new landscape has emerged. With life comes life experiences, and sometimes people have to take time off from work, or change careers, or take a lower-level… Read more »
It’s best to prepare for the “Why are you leaving your current job?” interview question if you’re still working. It is a legitimate question if you’re still working and looking. If you’re in that situation, this question will definitely come up. It can come in different formats, but you will be asked essentially the same… Read more »
Prioritizing your time is crucial in any career. What hiring managers are looking for when they ask this question is to see if you know the difference between the urgent and important. Keep in mind that those aren’t the same thing. A good answer would show that you know the difference between the two. The… Read more »
Job searching when you’re working can feel daunting. After all, wasn’t it hard enough to get this job? Others have done it and you can, too! Sometimes it’s time for a change, but to do so means being strategic in your search. Here are our top tips for finding – and landing! a new position… Read more »
The “Why Should We Hire You?” Interview Question Every interview is actually about answering this one question: Why should we hire you, instead of the other applicants? Hiring the wrong person is expensive for any company, and can be problematic for the interviewer. Your interviewer is asking you to convince them why you’re the best… Read more »
Temp agency myths have been around as long as there have been temp agencies! They have been around just as long as someone was looking for a job and someone else was looking to hire. These companies are private agencies, not related to unemployment or government agencies, and provide job offers, including short-term, long-term, and… Read more »
You never get a second chance to make a first impression, so make sure yours is saying the right message! Considering how much work you’ve put into your resume, make sure that yours isn’t the wrong impression! You have a very limited time to catch the eye of a recruiter or hiring manager, so use… Read more »
Hiring during low unemployment can feel overwhelming. With the national average at 3.5%, it’s the applicant’s market. The U.S. labor market is the tightest it’s been in recent memory since 1969. While hiring during low unemployment can feel overwhelming, there are a few strategies to make sure it doesn’t happen to your company. Are… Read more »
Values are the heart and soul of what makes a company function. It’s important for both clients and customers to know what NESC Staffing stands for before agreeing to anything. From our start in 1984 in a tiny office to our current offices stretched nationwide, we have upheld these company values: Attitude Staffing is… Read more »