Recruiter

This great Recruiter candidate comes to TriStarr looking for a new opportunity in Recruiting after moving to the Lancaster area from Philadelphia. They recently completed an MBA in HR Management and also have a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and a minor in Legal Studies. They have been working for the past 5 years…

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Should You Accept A Temp-To-Hire Job?

You want a full-time job. You’re hoping to score a permanent position as quickly as possible. While you’re looking, you get offered a temp assignment, with the potential for a staff position in the future. Should you take it? Your instinct might be to turn it down. You don’t want to get stuck in a…

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Busting Staffing Myths: Do Staffing Companies Offer Benefits?

Most job seekers know the benefits of working with a staffing firm. However, when they think about “benefits,” they mean the term in a general sense. But what about literal benefits? What about those added elements of compensation that often come with full-time employment? Those kinds of benefits are a different story. People often rely…

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Ready To Re-Enter the Workforce? How To Find A Great Job

Careers don’t develop in a straight line. There are always plenty of twists and turns. These can include times away from the workforce. Now, that you’re ready to return to the professional world after a long break, how do you find that perfect position? It’s often necessary to step away from the working world for…

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7 “don’ts” when recruiting employees

In several previous blog posts, we have provided guidance on effective steps to take when recruiting employees. In this post, we’ll focus on what not to do—mistakes to avoid—while referencing some of our past blog posts. In order to get the most out of your recruitment efforts and find the candidates you need, plan ahead.…

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Busting Staffing Myths: I Can Recruit Myself

Many job seekers delay contacting a staffing agency because they believe they can find a better job on their own. However, recruiters offer significant advantages and even the most demanding candidates can benefit from the assistance staffing agencies provide. Seeking out help can be tough. As you start your job search, you’re confident you can…

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Hiring fast vs. hiring slow—recruiting employees can take too long!

The average amount of time for recruiting employees—from first posting to accepted offer—increased 62 percent at large global organizations from 2010 to 2015. The hiring time for white-collar positions reached, on average, 68 business days in 2015. That’s 26 days longer than in 2010.* Hiring can definitely take too long, dragging on for weeks and…

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Busting Staffing Myths: Turning a Temp Job Into A Permanent Job

Staffing agencies provide all types of jobs. However, many people have the impression that recruiters only make temporary assignments. This misconception keeps many job seekers from taking advantage of the benefits a staffing agency brings. That’s unfortunate because it leads candidates to close the door on a number of meaningful opportunities. Even in situations where…

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How to Answer “What Is Your Biggest Weakness?”

It’s the moment you dreaded. The interview started pleasantly enough. You went through some small talk, a list of your qualifications, some banter about where you went to school, and a long recitation of your best qualities. But now the discussion has taken a turn toward an interrogation. The trick question of all trick questions…

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