4 Tips for Hiring in a Challenging Healthcare Environment

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An intense regulatory environment. Talent shortages. A higher demand for healthcare services. All these factors – as well as many others – have created an especially difficult hiring climate for today’s healthcare organizations. Add to that the fact that every new hire will either enhance or negatively impact your organization, and the hiring process really… Read more »

4 Tips for Getting Through Tough Times in Your Healthcare Job

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As one of the leading medical employment agencies in Northern California, Pacific Staffing knows that working in healthcare has never been exactly easy. But add to that budget cuts, a tough economy, and new legislation fraught with uncertainty and it’s no wonder that stress levels are on the rise in the industry. However, in order to… Read more »

Should I Re-Apply to a Job When I Don’t Hear Back?

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You found it. Finally. A posting for your dream job. It’s right up your alley, your skills and qualifications are a perfect match, and it’s at a company you’ve always wanted to work for. Trouble is, you applied two weeks ago and haven’t heard back. What gives? Should you re-submit your resume or try to… Read more »

The #1 Way You’re Harming Your Employment Brand

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Looking for a new job can not only be a challenging process for candidates, but it can also be a profoundly overwhelming, emotional, and frustrating experience. As one of the leading staffing agencies in Northern California, Pacific Staffing knows this is especially true for an unemployed candidate. What makes the process even worse, though, is… Read more »

The Secret to Acing Your Pre-Hire Homework Assignment

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You thought you were done with school. But then the hiring manager handed out a homework assignment at the end of the job interview. Homework, really? “What gives?,” you’re probably wondering. As one of the leading Sacramento employment agencies, Pacific Staffing knows that more and more employers out there are requiring their top pick candidates… Read more »

6 Steps for Making a Great Impression at Your First Temp Job

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Even though your assignment may be a temporary one, you still have all the same nerves, worries, and questions as if you were starting a new full-time position. You might be thinking, “Is this normal?” As one of Northern California’s leading temp employment firms, Pacific Staffing is here to tell you that the answer is a resounding… Read more »

5 Signs It’s Time to Jump on the Temporary Staffing Bandwagon

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According to Staffing Industry Analysts, the use of temporary staffing will likely hit record numbers in 2013. Why? Because most employers are still gun-shy about hiring full-time. Hiring temporary workers gives them the capacity to take on new projects and meet deadlines, all without adding to their permanent overhead. Plus, nowadays, most employers know that… Read more »