What’s the ideal length of a resume? And does it really matter? Let’s tackle the latter question first. Yes, the length of your resume matters. Hiring managers aren’t known to spend much time reviewing resumes. As a matter of fact, studies have shown that hiring managers spend about 6 seconds skimming a resume. That’s in its […]
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Whether you’re just starting your career or have an established career, effective time management is critical to success in the workplace. Think about it. The better you are at managing your time, the more you can accomplish. And the more you accomplish, the more opportunities for learning and growth you’ll have. But there are other […]
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With unemployment levels at nearly a 50-year low—at 3.5% in December 2019, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics—there are less active job seekers. That means employers must compete to find, identify, and recruit top talent. A competitive labor market also creates job openings due to increased turnover as passive candidates leave their […]
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EVERETT, WA—February 10, 2020—TERRA Staffing Group, a leading staffing agency headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, announced the relocation of its Seattle office today. Though the office has moved, Seattle Branch Manager Anne Skaar and her team did not go far. The Seattle office is still conveniently located in the Denny Building on 2200 6th Ave. Instead […]
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You’ve probably heard that you should customize your resume for every job you are applying to. But is that actually true? Like so many things, it depends on your situation. If you are looking for employment and are unsure if you should customize your resume or have a one-size fits all resume, don’t worry! We’ve […]
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Diamond Award winners have won the Best of Staffing Award for at least 5 years in a row, consistently earning industry-leading satisfaction scores from their clients. Everett, WA – February 4, 2019 – TERRA Staffing Group, a leading staffing agency announced today that they have won the Best of Staffing Client Diamond Award for providing […]
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Diamond Award winners have won the Best of Staffing Award for at least 5 years in a row, consistently earning industry-leading satisfaction scores from their candidates. Everett, WA – February 4, 2020 – TERRA Staffing Group, a leading staffing agency announced today that they have won Best of Staffing Talent Diamond Award for providing superior service […]
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Some people may argue that sending a thank-you note is an old-fashioned practice. We disagree. Here’s why sending a post interview thank-you is always a good idea: It keeps you top of mind with your interviewer. It provides you with another opportunity to reiterate your interest in the position. It adds a personal touch and […]
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Elsie Cencil recently made a huge life change. She moved all the way from Guam to Seattle. Partly to be closer to family, and partly to make her service in the National Guard easier. She had a place to live, but needed to find work that fit with her schedule. One day, she was with […]
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January 23, 2020 – TERRA Staffing Group, a top staffing and recruiting firm headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, named its Seattle office both “Branch of the Quarter” for fourth quarter and “Branch of the Year” for 2019. The awards, based on achieving sales, quality, profitability, and service delivery targets, were given at the company’s Quarterly […]
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