What To Do If Your New Hire Isn’t Working Out

If you’re not new to management, you may have made the mistake of a bad hire. Whether it’s an employee that falls short of your standards or if someone just isn’t a good fit, it is difficult to determine what your next steps should be. If you’re wondering where to go from here, Job Store… Read More »

Be the Most Successful Assembly Worker in Colorado Springs!

For seasoned assembly professionals or new hires looking to learn more, it’s essential to know what it takes to succeed on the line. If you’re tired of doing the minimum and skating by, we can help you step up your game. Our pros at Job Store Staffing are here to provide some helpful hints on… Read More »

5 Tips for Answering: What Is Your Biggest Weakness?

In a job interview, a recruiter will ask the dreaded question: What’s your biggest weakness? Your strategy to conquer this question needs to be solid. Appearing confident and capable will help you nail the interview and prove you’re the ideal candidate. Here are our top five tips on how you can impress a hiring manager… Read More »

How to Utilize Your Network to Find a New Job

Whether you’re unemployed or seeking a new endeavor, smart professionals will tell you the best way to find a new job is to utilize your network. But what does this mean? Networking comes down to more than just asking a friend if their company has any openings. There are dozens of ways to effectively network… Read More »

Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs Discovered in Behavioral Interview Questions

Hiring managers and office supervisors have the opportunity to conduct interviews to track down that perfect candidate when you need to fill a position. Interviews allow you to identify the strengths and weaknesses of a potential hire, and they provide you with insight into a candidate’s personal character and professional experience. However, there’s so much… Read More »

Want the Best Employees? Start Paying More Competitive Salaries

When you are looking to fill an open position, you always want to find the best candidates and entice them to work for your company. If you have employees who are at the top of their field, you want to be able to retain them and help them feel satisfied with their role within the… Read More »

Colorado Business Index Belies Brisk Hiring

The Colorado Business Index As mentioned in earlier blogs, the Colorado Business Index is a monthly report of expected Colorado business activity.  This index jumped to 56.5 in August, up from 54.8 in July, before dropping more than 4 points – to 52.2 – in September.  Despite the slip, the state is still poised for… Read More »

4 Ways to Improve Employee Retention

The fact is well known – almost 77% of full-time employed workers are open to or actively looking for new job opportunities. Turnover is a huge cost for many companies – one that can decimate profitability.  It is true that there are hard dollar costs – job postings, headhunters, etc. – but there are other… Read More »

How to Use LinkedIn Groups to Land Your Next Job

When you are looking for your next IT opportunity, you do need to visit all the relevant job search websites, such as Dice, CareerBuilder and Indeed.  While these sites all provides viable job posts, using them exclusively is akin to throwing spaghetti against a wall.  You are simply throwing your resume at the site and… Read More »

Using LinkedIn to Screen Top Talent

Can a candidate’s profile on LinkedIn be effectively utilized to screen top talent?  That question is being asked by hiring managers all over the country, and the answer is definitely “yes”. Facebook and Twitter have always played a minor role in the search and screening process; most recruiters do check a candidate’s Facebook profile and… Read More »