On Social Media, Keep It Professional
Resumes, applications, and interviews are what most people focus on when looking for a job. Social media may be the last thing on your mind—but if you’re not careful about what you (or your friends) post on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or TikTok, it can put your job search at risk. Employers—and recruiters for staffing agencies—do […]
Local Trends Influencing the Southern California Labor Market in 2021
Judging from the latest unemployment figures from the State of California, one might think employers are having no trouble finding people to fill positions. The latest numbers from the California Employment Development Department show a 9% unemployment rate across the state in January, down from the 16% peak seen in April and May of 2020. […]
Connecting with Our Team: Meet Rosemarie Raygoza
We hope that you’ve enjoyed meeting our staff members as much as we’ve enjoyed getting to know them over the past few months. In this month’s edition of Connecting with Our Team, Connect Staffing profiles our Payroll Administrator, Rosemarie Raygoza. Keeping the Payroll Rolling Rosemarie has been with Connect Staffing for two years. Prior to […]
Dress for Interview Success
Whether or not it’s fair, people judge each other by what they wear. Clothes are an important part of making a great first impression, which can make all the difference when an employer makes a hiring decision. But deciding what to wear isn’t always easy. Every workplace has its own standards and clothing culture. The […]
10 Questions Manufacturing Employers Should Be Asking Candidates
Like so many employers, manufacturing businesses can struggle to find the right people to fill positions. Especially for jobs on shop floors, a candidate’s resume might only shed light on a small part of what the employer needs to know before making a hiring decision. Today’s manufacturing businesses need a lot more than raw skill. […]
The Power of Diversity in the Workplace
Diversity is one of California’s great strengths. Smart employers actively tap into this great resource to build teams that are more productive and solve problems more efficiently. Diversity isn’t just an ideal, it’s a business strategy with measurable benefits. Much of the conversation about diversity has focused on c-suite executives and boards of directors. A […]
Building a Resume that Will Get a Recruiter’s Attention
Do you know how much your resume is worth? Don’t worry: nobody is selling stolen resumes out of the trunk of their car. The value of your resume is uniquely yours. Done right, it can open doors to amazing opportunities. At Connect Staffing we love getting resumes from jobseekers like you. We recognize the potential […]
Effective Strategies for Reading Resumes Well
Reading a resume can be hard work. Candidates at every career stage often don’t know how to write about the experiences they’ve had. The resume format is often unfamiliar and esoteric for the candidate and managers alike. The consequence of misreading can be a lost opportunity for an employer who doesn’t recognize the strengths a […]
Connecting with Our Team: Meet Lupe Celedon
At Connect Staffing we distinguish ourselves from other staffing agencies by our personal touch, and that all starts with our employees. In the next in our Connecting with Our Team series, we’d like to introduce Senior Recruiter Guadalupe Celedon. Guadalupe’s daily work centers on getting to know candidates and matching them to the right employer, […]
How to Successfully Interview for a New Position
Congratulations! You’ve made it through the door for an interview with a potential employer. Take a minute to recognize how difficult just getting to this point can be. Imagine how many people applied for the job but didn’t get invited to interview. Know that you’re there because the business thinks you’re a great candidate. Hold […]
