Are You Leaving a Bad First Impression During Your Interviews?

You did it! You got the call. Your resume or cover letter has launched you into the pool of potential hires. Now your only remaining step is impressing the hiring manager in an interview. How can you guarantee you make a great case for yourself? Avoid these easy-to-make interview mistakes that can make a bad… Read More »

These 5 Tips Can Help Your Business Land Better Talent

Hiring is a challenging process, especially when you factor in shuffling through applications and resumes, the onboarding process, and retaining workers. If you’re tired of constantly bringing in workers that don’t measure up, we can help. Here are our top five tips on how your company can land better talent:   Online Presence In the… Read More »

Admitting to a Mistake at Work? Here's How to Do it Right!

So you’ve made a mistake on the job. Big or small, you’ll need to own up to your error. Some mistakes that seem minimal can cause a ripple effect and have an impact on your entire team. It’s important to address the issue as soon as possible, and do it in the right manner. But… Read More »

How to Know What You Want From Your New Job

Exploring your options may happen throughout your career. New opportunities present themselves, and every professional craves growth. Even seasoned workers need some direction on best practices in career advancement. But how do you know what position is best for your path? We’re here to show you how you can identify your skills and possibilities to… Read More »

7 Ways to Increase Diversity In Hiring

Managing the workplace means bringing the best minds together to get the job done. To execute top-level work, you’ll need many different types of workers. A diverse workforce helps you enact new ideas and make progress as a team like never before. Here are seven ways to boost your company’s diversity when hiring. 1. Define… Read More »

Why You Should Be Asking Your Employees for Feedback

Feedback equals growth. Feedback gives you an opportunity to analyze your process and enhance the way your team does business. But feedback doesn’t always come naturally from employees. Some staff members are hesitant to share, or feel uncomfortable with public commentary. It’s up to you as a leader to elicit feedback from your staff, and… Read More »

Can You Be Too Early to an Interview?

First impressions matter. You want to blow a potential employer away with your experience and professionalism. But going above and beyond can sometimes be detrimental. Being too eager can sometimes hurt your case. Take, for example, arriving early. Punctuality is important, but arriving 20, 30, even 40 minutes before your interview (it happens!) is a… Read More »

Why Your Millennial Employees Keep Leaving

The research on millennials will tell you why it’s an asset to have this generation represented in your workforce. Millennials tend to feature similar traits — motivated, tech-savvy, focused on diversity and a positive company culture. You may be boosting benefits and adding workplace perks to retain employees. So why are your millennials leaving? The… 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 »

7 Tips to Getting Your New Employees Settled In

As a woman-owned family business, we’ve got over three decades of experience bringing in new recruits and helping them feel at home. If you’re managing a large team, you may be wondering how you can give your corporate culture a small-town touch. Job Store Staffing® is here to provide its top seven tips on how… Read More »