Category: Applying & Interviews
Accounting Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
Technical accounting interview questions test your knowledge of journal entries, reconciliations, and the close process. Behavioral questions test how you work. Here is how to prepare for both.
How to Use a Staffing Agency When Returning to Work After a Gap
If you have been out of work for a while, returning to the job market through a staffing agency can feel overwhelming. The good news is that temporary…
Writing a resume for agency work
When a staffing agency receives your résumé, the first thing a recruiter does is run it through an applicant‑tracking system that flags keywords and filters by availability. The…
How to Prepare for a Staffing Agency Interview
An interview with a staffing agency is different from a traditional job interview, but it deserves the same level of preparation. Recruiters are evaluating your professionalism, reliability, and…
What Is a Skills Assessment Test at a Staffing Agency? What to Expect
When you register with a staffing agency, you may be asked to complete one or more skills assessments before being put forward for roles. If you have not…
Background checks and screening
When a staffing agency or recruiter moves you past the interview stage, the next step is usually a background check, drug test, or other screening. These procedures are…
Agency interview versus employer interview
When you walk into a room with a staffing recruiter, the conversation feels like a job interview, but the goals are different. The recruiter is not the hiring…
How to Ask for a Reference From a Staffing Agency
One question that comes up more often than you might expect: can you use your staffing agency as a reference? The answer is generally yes — but how…
How to Explain Employment Gaps When Working With a Staffing Agency
Gaps in your employment history can feel like a liability when you are working with a staffing agency. In practice, recruiters see employment gaps regularly, and how you…
What to Expect at Your First Staffing Agency Appointment
Whether you are brand new to the workforce or re-entering after a gap, walking into a staffing agency for the first time can feel overwhelming. Knowing what to…
How to Build References When All Your Work Has Been Through Agencies
References matter in almost every job search. When your entire work history consists of temp assignments through staffing agencies, you might wonder who to list and whether those…
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