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Did you know that January is one of the most common months for people to look for a new job? It’s a month full of resolutions, goals (see our post on goals here!) and working towards a better you. Additionally, January is a new year and a new budget, and many companies are likely to… Read more »

Happy New Year! It’s officially a new month, a new year and a new decade. Perhaps you spent some of the time over the holidays recapping your last year and looking towards this next year as you set goals and develop metrics to achieve them. Or, perhaps you’ve skipped over that entire process because it… Read more »

We talk a lot about safety at NW Staffing Resources. From our monthly safety committee meetings to our mandatory worksite evaluations for any clients that we work with, we understand that safety on the job not only gives employees peace of mind but ensures that daily tasks run smoothly. There are many different work environments… Read more »

When you work with a staffing agency you are still engaging in an interview with potential employers. Likely, you will be asked to provide a resume, and sometimes a cover letter, when you apply for a job. You will go through an application process, a phone screen and an interview. Staffing agency recruiters are on… Read more »

In interviews, your job is to convince a potential employer you have the skills, knowledge, and experience for the job. When you can relate to a recruiter or interviewer, you’re closer to procuring an offer to interview or for employment. As soon as you are offered an interview, there are steps you can take before… Read more »

Trust is essential when building a healthy and productive work environment. Whether you’re leading an entire department or work hand-in-hand with a just a few coworkers, it’s important to build trusting relationships. Here are several tips to help build trust with both your coworkers and your superiors: Be honest and share information completely. Be straightforward and… Read more »

Motivation is a key to success and today we’re going to focus on five ways to turn negative thoughts into positive action. You have a lot of potential – start recognizing it! Make a list of your skills, areas you excel in, things other people have complimented you on. Use this as your starting point… Read more »

Certain people always have great jobs. They always seem to land the promotion. And they always seem to be successful with everything they touch. Is this just luck or a coincidence? Nope! These people don’t wait for things to happen, they make their own luck. So what can you do to ensure you’re successful? You… Read more »