Matthew Randazzo didn’t quite know what he wanted his career to be. He had tried many different jobs but had not found professional satisfaction. So he thought it might be time to shake things up. He explained, “I lived in Chicago and I wasn’t really finding a job that was the right fit so I […]
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There’s a lot of great job search advice out there, but not all of it is written by people who have recently looked for work themselves. In fact, a big portion of the tips you’ll find online were given by employers or recruiting platforms. And while that advice (coming from professionals) is often helpful, it […]
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They say you only get one chance to make a first impression. It may sound cliché, but it’s true. And it’s especially important when you’re looking for employment. That’s because the moment a potential employer first interacts with you, they will already form an opinion. That first impression happens in the blink of an eye, […]
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One of the highest-rated staffing firms in North America expands its acclaimed staffing and recruitment services to Goodyear, Arizona GOODYEAR, AZ — June 15, 2021 — TERRA Staffing Group, a leading staffing and recruiting firm, announced today that they are opening a new location in Goodyear, AZ, making it TERRA’s fourth office in the Phoenix-metro […]
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Most businesses and their employees agree that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), is an important workplace issue that needs to be addressed. In fact, a recent Glassdoor study showed that 76% of employees and job seekers care about a diverse workforce when evaluating companies and jobs. Yet, another study run by Deloitte, showed that while […]
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After working in a Bellingham hardware store for 15 years, Deborah Mitchell decided it was time for a change. So in June of 2020, she relocated to Tacoma. “When I got the opportunity to move down to Tacoma, I jumped on it. I moved in with friends and helped out with housework as well as […]
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Thinking about working with a staffing agency and not sure what to expect during your interview? You’re not alone. That’s because staffing agency interviews are slightly different from traditional job interviews. Their goal isn’t to evaluate if you’re a good fit for a specific position. Rather, recruiters want to determine whether they can help provide […]
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If you’re looking for work in a field that offers on-the-job training and lots of room to grow, why not consider a warehouse career? There are many reasons why warehouse work can be a good career move. Among other things, these jobs offer flexibility, variety and lots of opportunities for growth. Still, you might have […]
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If you work in human resources (HR), you’ve heard stories about job candidates who give up on the process. Maybe they blow an interview, decline a good offer, or even fail to show up for their first day of work. The general labor shortage probably explains why it now takes 82% longer to fill open […]
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From a labor and human resources (HR) perspective, the news is grim: the country’s manufacturing skills gap is projected to leave 2.1 million U.S. jobs unfilled. According to the latest data, costs to the economy could reach $1 trillion. U.S. factories are in desperate need of a reliable workforce, but workers are not applying. What […]
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