Landing an interview is always exciting and gets you that much closer to a potential offer. With all your preparation, don’t let these common blunders hurt your chances. Below are some quick errors that can be easily avoided, so you can put your best foot forward! Showing up more than 15 minutes early. Showing up […]

Sending out your resume and then hearing crickets is a terrible feeling. But, good news! Resume success could be a simple fix. Make sure you’re avoiding these small, but significant, resume blunders: Lack of white space: No one wants to read a resume that’s all text and no white space. The look nowadays is clean […]
Diversity is sometimes simplified to a ‘pipeline’ problem in hiring, but it really starts with those already in your company. Treat them well. Make them want to stay and grow with you. Have them feel included, listened to, given chances for advancement, and paid equitably. Promoting inclusion retains employees – all employees. Inclusion is the […]
Millennials are the largest generation in the workforce today, with many already moving up to management positions. Yet, attracting and keeping millennial talent may be more complex now than ever. Millennials have made it clear they are more willing to jump ship, and the reasons may go beyond just a paycheck. Read on for more […]
The advantages of embracing diversity are clear: Improved culture, expanded perspectives, and boosted financial performance. However, finding diverse talent is often easier said than done. If you’ve found your talent pipeline a little limited, consider these tips: Remember that diversity is more than gender and race. Diversity encompasses age, ability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, religion, […]
The weather may be cold, but you can still keep your skills “hot” in this fast-paced, tech-savvy job market that we’re in. As a Seattle-area staffing company with over 17 years’ experience, staying up to speed on the latest skill trends is second nature. Read on to find out what professional skills will make you […]
With Glassdoor’s recent 2019 ‘50 Best Jobs in America’ report revealed, now is the time to see if your job made the list and which roles to keep your eye on. We took these ‘50 Best Jobs in America’ and found how they compare in Seattle. It’s mostly good news – there are many openings […]
The search for qualified talent often turns up candidates with similar backgrounds, who may look a lot like the person who is hiring. This doesn’t mean other qualified (and, yes, diverse) individuals aren’t out there – they are! But it often takes deliberate action to ensure you reach professionals who might be outside your hiring […]
So you got the call and have an interview lined up? Great, now it’s time to nail that interview! Think of an interview like school: A phone interview is the quiz, while an in-person interview is the final exam. You would still study for both, but there are differences in what makes a successful interview […]
Even the most competent professionals often have one or two resume negatives that could raise an eyebrow. The trick is to realize what areas may raise a red flag and to customize your resume to overcome potential resume pitfalls. As a Seattle-area staffing agency, we analyze resumes a lot! Here are some guidelines straight from […]