Networking: A word to truly send chills down your spine. A tired piece of advice that every job seeker receives, but an equally critical part of professional development. While networking is an ever-present buzzword, it can often feel easier said than done. People hear, “go out and network!” but never actually receive actionable tips for […]

“Recently, I was meeting with our recruitment consultant, Freddy, over lunch and I shared this story. Back in the early days of Placers 1.0 and the CBI Group, we set out to propel one of the key tenants of our culture: employee empowerment. We asked ourselves how self-directed our teams could really be. Would they […]

Every day, more businesses are realizing the benefits of incorporating temporary talent into their workforce strategy. In fact, a recent survey conducted by the American Staffing Association found that staffing companies employed a record-breaking 3.23 million employees per week in 2018! The reasoning is clear – no organization is immune to the twists and turns […]

Phone and Skype interviews are becoming an integral part of the recruitment process in the millennial era. Perhaps, this could be attributed to the huge number of people working remotely and organizations in search of temporary staffing. According to a recent report, remote workers are projected to half of the U.S. workforce by 2027. Phone and Skype […]

Is there an important job interview coming up? Whether you’re looking at a temporary staffing position or something more permanent, you’ll want to make a good impression. Doing some prep work can dramatically boost your chances during this stage of the job hunt. Here are three strategies: 1: Do Your Homework You’ve got an opportunity […]

Cover letters have been a job seeker’s staple for decades, but are they still necessary in the digital age? While it’s true a prospective employer can view your LinkedIn page and read your resume to learn about your skills and experience, a cover letter may actually help get you an interview. According to a 2017 study […]

When combined with raising children as a stay-at-home mom or dad, finding a traditional full-time job outside the home may not be the optimal solution. Many parents with young children at home are often faced with the challenge of not being able to work full-time hours, but still want and need to remain in the workforce […]

Do you want to get a potential employer’s attention? Many times, their first impression of you is through your resume. That’s why you want to make sure it grabs attention for all the right reasons. Here are five tips to write a resume that sets you above the competition: Tip 1: Ditch the Templates Resume […]

Every industry is different, but the IT industry has its own quirks that can protect you during an interview. Are you better at doing than explaining? Would you rather set up a network, show how well you can navigate Active Directory, or show an SQL join? Here are a few concepts to imagine and practice before an interview. Even […]

Happy Holidays from Placers! Take a look at our 2018 year in review through our 6th Annual Holiday Infographic!     Take a look at some of our infographics from the past couple of years: 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012