It’s important to find the right candidate to fit the role as well as the company’s culture. It’s not only about the candidate’s personality and technical skills, but their soft skills are a very important aspect in determining whether the candidate will fit in within your company. Behavioral prompts and questions are designed and used… Read more »
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8 Tips for Balancing Work & Life
It’s not a myth that balancing work life and personal life makes people happier and more productive overall. It’s a satisfying feeling when all aspects of your life is balanced. Manage your overall work/life balance with these tips. Just remember, it may not be the easiest of adjustments, but they are worth it. Schedule your… Read more »
Internal or Agency Recruiting?
The difference between in-house and staffing agency recruiting. Talent Quality Staffing agencies have the best advantage at recruiting the top performers. While an internal recruiter might want to obtain quality talent, staffing agencies have to. Our overall success as a staffing agency depends on recruiting quality candidates, so our recruiters will go the extra mile… Read more »
Interview DON’T: “No Call, No Show”
A “no call, no show” is when a person doesn’t notify a hiring manager or employer that they won’t be attending a scheduled interview or work day. This perhaps is one of the biggest pet peeves for a manager and can do a lot of damage to one’s professional image. The Damaging Results When you… Read more »
Screening Candidates for Cultural Fit
You can certainly sum up a candidate’s experience by the contents of their resume, but you won’t be able to determine their cultural fit until a face-to-face interview. This is one of the reasons why d. Diversified Services meets with every candidate before submitting them to our clients. We want to make sure we provide… Read more »
Boosting Your Productivity at Work This Summer
Ahh summer… when the sun shines bright and the beaches call your name. This season is always a little tougher to go to work because either your office is uncomfortably hot or you can’t stop daydreaming about summer activities. Just because you go into work doesn’t mean you’re being productive. Snap out of the daydream… Read more »
Social Media Dress Code
6 Tips to Improve your Internet Appearance You’ve always been told to “dress for the job you want.” In today’s world, the same can be said about your social media appearance. A lot has changed in the last few years and Social Media has become a basic part of our daily lives. From Facebook to… Read more »
First day jitters? We’ve got you covered!
What to do on the “First Day” It’s your first day at a new job. You’re nervous. Just remember, we’ve all been there. You want to keep building on the initial impression from the interview and make sure they’re happy with their decision to hire you. The first day is the time to hit… Read more »
8 QUICK TIPS FOR DISTRACTION-FREE PRODUCTIVITY
With our need to always be connected, distraction is everywhere. However, here are some tips to eliminate distraction in order to be more productive: DON’T CHECK EMAIL to begin your day It’s a slippery slope. You can get stuck responding to emails and addressing little concerns as your to-do list sits collecting dust. Start off… Read more »
8 Unconventional Qualities to Look for in a New Hire
Everyone is looking for those cliché traits to describe their ideal candidates (i.e. go-getter mentality). They’re nothing special and the result is a recipe for average candidates. Don’t work off of the same wish list as every company. Instead, try to look for these traits in your candidates. And if you’re a job seeker, keep… Read more »