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Picking the Best Staffing Agency Whether you’re a job seeker or an employer, picking a top rated staffing agency in Austin is key to your success. Staffing agencies are key partners. Here are some considerations to keep in mind to help you pick the top rated staffing agency. Staffing Agency Considerations Staffing Specialization When considering the best staffing agency, consider first your industry specialization. Many staffing firms will specialize in particular kinds of staffing. The leaders of these staffing firms often have experience recruiting for that industry and plenty of connections. Furthermore, the search process for an accountant or information …

Job Search Referrals Ask around for job recommendations and referrals when looking for your next job. When I first moved to Austin, I needed to find a dentist. So I asked my co-workers and friends. Who do you use? After talking to a few people, I found one who was in my area, covered by my insurance, and well-regarded by multiple co-workers. And they’ve been great–which is especially valuable to me since I’m afraid of going to the dentist! The jobs we see online are typically the ones that are best advertised. After all, Indeed and Ziprecruiter make a lot …

Job Seeking Challenges If COVID-19 and the last couple years has taught me anything, it’s to take a step back and focus on what I can control (because there’s an awful lot of things I can’t!) I feel the same goes for job seeking… I talk to many, many job seekers who are feeling frustrated, burnt out, and like their situation is hopeless. They feel like they’re either stuck in a job that they don’t like or stuck without work altogether. This in spite of employers nationally struggling to find workers. So what can you control? -What jobs you apply …

Timing Your Job Search Hiring often comes in cycles. As a job seeker, you can take advantage of these cycles in order to apply at the right time. Here are several examples of hiring cycles: Budget-based Hiring Cycles Typically we see an increase in hiring activity towards the end of the fiscal year for government agencies as they seek to fill headcount and get projects done with their leftover budget. The federal end of fiscal year is September 30 and state of Texas is August 31. Many private companies begin their budget year January 1st. Seasonal Hiring Cycles Retail will …

Tips for Comparing Job Offers Many job seekers now may be getting multiple competitive offers and be faced with a new predicament: which job do I accept? While it’s tempting to look only at the bottom line—the pay—there are many other intangible factors to consider. To start off with, as you begin your job search, it can help by making a list of what matters to you. Then seek to compare apples to apples. For this I included a video that can help you evaluate all the offers of benefits packages. Factors to Consider When Comparing Job Offers Compensation This …