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Why Do You Want To Work Here

“Why Do You Want To Work Here?” Interview Question

Filtering through many resumes can be time-consuming, so it’s understandable that hiring managers might cut to the chase by asking “Why do you want to work here?” They’re trying to figure out if you would fit in at the company and if you would add value to the existing team.

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Work for someone younger than you

Reporting to Someone Younger Than You Job Interview Question

Among the many different evolutions that workplaces have gone through – from offices to cubicles to open desks, from strict hours to flexible work schedules and casual Fridays, a new landscape has emerged. With life comes life experiences, and sometimes people have to take time off from work, or change

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Why are you leaving your current job

“Why Are You Leaving Your Current Job?” Interview Question

It’s best to prepare for the “Why are you leaving your current job?” interview question if you’re still working. It is a legitimate question if you’re still working and looking. If you’re in that situation, this question will definitely come up. It can come in different formats, but you will

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Job searching when you're working

7 Tips for Job Searching When You’re Working

Job searching when you’re working can feel daunting. After all, wasn’t it hard enough to get this job? Others have done it and you can, too! Sometimes it’s time for a change, but to do so means being strategic in your search. Here are our top tips for finding –

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"Why should we hire you?" Interview Question

How to Answer the “Why Should We Hire You?” Interview Question

Every interview is actually about answering this one question: Why should we hire you, instead of the other applicants? Hiring the wrong person is expensive for any company, and can be problematic for the interviewer.  Your interviewer is asking you to convince them why you’re the best fit. This question

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10 Temp Agency Myths

10 Temp Agency Myths, Including Pay, Jobs, and More!

Temp agency myths have been around as long as there have been temp agencies! They have been around just as long as someone was looking for a job and someone else was looking to hire. These companies are private agencies, not related to unemployment or government agencies, and provide job

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Words to Never Include On Your Resume

You never get a second chance to make a first impression, so make sure yours is saying the right message! Considering how much work you’ve put into your resume, make sure that yours isn’t the wrong impression! You have a very limited time to catch the eye of a recruiter

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5 Tips for Hiring During Low Unemployment

5 Tips for Hiring During Low Unemployment

Hiring during low unemployment is tricky! If people are passing over the job openings posted, then there is an underlying problem. Rooting any issues out will get you those applications you need! While hiring during low unemployment can feel overwhelming, there are a few strategies to make sure it doesn’t

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NESC Staffing's Values

Straight A’s of NESC Staffing’s Values

Values are the heart and soul of what makes a company function. It’s important for both clients and customers to know what NESC Staffing stands for before agreeing to anything. From our start in 1984 in a tiny office to our current offices stretched nationwide, we have upheld these company

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Two women facing each other across a table with the resume between them.

Employment Gap: What it is and How to Fix It

Have you got an employment gap on your resume? Maybe you lost your job due to the pandemic and couldn’t find another one, or took time off to take care of an ailing parent, or take care of your children. Whatever that reason, you should know that there are plenty

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Are You Reading Job Ads Wrong?

When you’re looking for work, it can feel easy to minimize how it feels to send out your resume and either be rejected or hear nothing back to just a number: “I only sent out twenty applications, so tomorrow I’ll send forty!” No. You’re focused on quantity when you should

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