Overcoming Age Bias in Your Executive Job Search

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Just how common is age discrimination in a job search? Unfortunately, very. According to AARP in 2013, approximately two-thirds of older workers surveyed said they had seen or experienced age bias in the workplace and most say it’s common. What’s more is that those who have seen or experienced bias said it typically begins in… Read more »

Advice for Investing in Your C-Level Career

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When you hear investments, you typically think of Wall Street, mutual funds and retirement accounts. But as executive recruiters in Rancho Cordova and Northern California, Pacific Staffing knows investing should go well beyond your finances and into your career. It is one of your biggest assets, after all, and not spending the time to advance it will… Read more »

How to Succeed as a First-Time Manager

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Your first time leading a team can be both exciting and scary. There will certainly be some unexpected challenges that come your way – some easier than others to handle. And you won’t always be successful right off the bat in every situation; that’s certainly normal. But, as leading executive headhunters in Florin, California, Pacific Staffing knows if… Read more »

Are Your Job Descriptions Turning Away Executive Talent?

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In theory, writing the job description sounds like the easy part of the hiring process. However, as a leading executive placement firm in Woodland, CA, Pacific Staffing knows that it can actually be one of the hardest tasks when it comes to executive recruiting. The job description sets the tone for the hiring process and crafting one… Read more »

Do Your Legwork on an Employer…Before Accepting the Offer

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As one of the leading employment agencies in Rancho Cordova, Pacific Staffing knows finding the right job can be tough these days. Even when a position sounds good, you may learn quickly during the job interview it’s really not suited for you. While this is the reality of the situation sometimes, there are step you can… Read more »

5 Steps to Conducting a Successful Panel Interview

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As a leading executive search firm in Sacramento, CA, Pacific Staffing knows there are many stakeholders involved when hiring for an executive level position. A panel interview is an effective way to ensure each one has a chance to participate in the process, while also shortening it. This is important because the longer hiring takes, the… Read more »

Networking Your Way to the Top

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As leading executive headhunters in Northern, CA, Pacific Staffing knows networking is essential for building your career. It helps you find out about different opportunities, acquire new clients and discover interested investors. But if you are a busy executive, it can be a challenge due to scheduling and time constraints. To maximize your efforts – without… Read more »

Get the Most From Your Next Business Conference

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As a Northern California executive search firm, Pacific Staffing knows conferences can either be hugely valuable or a waste of time. Oftentimes, it depends on the approach you take when attending. To maximize your time at the next conference you decide to attend, follow these tips: Have a Plan  Showing up with no plan will result… Read more »

How to “Always Be Recruiting” Candidates for Your Company

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“We can’t find good people.” As one of the leading staffing services firms in Florin, CA, it’s a line we hear often. Despite a still high unemployment rate, companies are having a hard time finding the talent they need. One culprit? Not continuously recruiting and creating a talent pool. According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, “only 38%… Read more »