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Identifying Emotional Intelligence in Hiring (And Why it Matters)
More than 20 years ago, research found that individuals with average IQs were outperforming those with with the highest IQs 70% of the time. Going against the rationale at the time that the most “book smart” employees would be the most successful, researchers dug...
Helpmates Staffing Services Named Best Place to Work for 2016
Irvine, Ca based Helpmates Staffing Services has been named one of Orange County’s Best Places to Work by the Orange County Business Journal and the Best Companies Group. This county-wide survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best...
Are You Choosing the Right Professional References?
Sometimes professional references are the last step between you and your dream job. Often, employers check your references as the very last step before offering you the job. So how much thought have you put into choosing your references? Until a formal offer is made,...
What REALLY Motivates Employees?
As the economy continues to improve, candidates are raising their expectations when it comes to compensation and benefits from employers. Is your organization meeting those expectations? Keys to attract and retain top talent Let’s dig into these 3 and identify how...
How to Reject Candidates Without Burning Bridges
It happens - for every job. Someone's going to get the job, and some people (sometimes many) won’t receive an offer. But while your organization is excited to make a new hire, rejecting candidates can be nearly as critical. Build strong candidate relationships — even...
Top 5 Interview Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
You've put hours into perfecting your resume and cover letter. Great work - but you're not done yet! Until you've impressed an employer in your job interview, you're still a candidate and not a new hire. Now it’s time for your ‘A’ game. Successful interviews are far...
Top 10 Social Media Tips for Job Seekers
Your resume is perfectly polished and proofread. Your cover letter gives a solid introduction while highlighting your strengths. You’ve practiced for your job interview and are ready to go. You’re not done yet. All of these elements are essential to a successful job...
5 Important Steps You Should Take After Every Interview
You’ve found the best candidates, put them through your hiring process and ultimately made a hire - congratulations! Your new hire is ready to get to work. But your job isn’t over once the hire is made. Each interview presents an opportunity for your company to learn,...
Why Temp Jobs Make Sense For Your Career
The job market is heating up and employers are looking for more talent - especially for temp jobs. As businesses look for ways to scale up their workforce to meet increasing demands, more temp jobs are becoming available across a range of industries and disciplines....