Tips to interview with a Staffing Agency

A staffing agency is a company that provides a service to their clients (other companies), may it be temporary work for a day or longer to helping with the hiring process. The agencies do the leg work by interviewing, doing references and sometimes background check to get the best person for the job. There are a lot of different types of agencies; some specialize in IT, Medical, Engineering and some are more broad, having a variety of different opportunities.

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Interview Tips for Job Seekers

smarter smarter - 8 months ago

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  1. Know what you want.
  2. Stand out from the crowd.
  3. Sell yourself.
  4. Never list the reasons for termination or leaving a job on the résumé. 
  5. Make sure the résumé and the cover letter are error-free.

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How to interview with a Staffing Agency

smarter smarter - 8 months ago

1. Dress Professional.

2. Have a good attitude.

3. Be honest, but do not share too much.

4. Keep it business as should your resume.

5. Most agencies give tests, a good idea is to prepare a little before hand.

6. Don’t re-write their guidelines, if you questions about it, ask in the interview.

7. Be friendly to the receptionist.

8. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

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Preparing for the Interview

smarter smarter - 8 months ago
  • Dress properly.
  • Bring a resume with you along with your work history.
  • Don’t bring others with you when you come to apply for a job at the agency.
  • Know your skill set and be prepared to communicate to the interviewer what type of work you desire and most importantly what type of work you can do.
  • Know how far you’re willing to travel and/or the area of town you most desire to work in.
  • Know what pay range you expect; in other words, what is the minimum salary you will accept.
  • Bring 2 forms of identification with you.
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