#1 Secret to Getting Hired

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If you’re looking for a new job, then you have a lot on your “to do” list – from creating a great resume to searching for job leads. But did you know there’s one thing you could be doing – that you’re probably not – that could help you get hired faster? Put yourself in… Read more »

How to Succeed at Being a Leader: Become a Great Communicator

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As Woodland, CA headhunters, Pacific Staffing knows being a great leader and great communicator go hand-in-hand. You simply can’t have one without the other. In fact, if you look at the most admired leaders throughout history, you will notice they share a common trait: they didn’t talk, they communicated…brilliantly. And the lessons learned from them can… Read more »

3 Career Management Lessons for Executives

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Whether you are content in your current position, or searching for a new opportunity, one thing is for certain: You should always be managing your career for the best results. Below are three lessons to help you achieve that goal: Lesson #1: Network strategically. Strategic networking is networking with a defined goal and a strategy to… Read more »

Fatal Interview Mistakes Executives Make

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As executive recruiting experts in Northern California, Pacific Staffing knows it’s not just entry or mid-level candidates that make mistakes during the job interview process. Plenty of executives blow lucrative job opportunities by committing common, yet fatal errors in an interview. If you’ve got an important interview coming up, be sure to avoid the following:  Talking… Read more »

Give Your Executive Job Search a Boost

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As an executive, retention is probably one of your main concerns. However, if you are the one looking to make a change, it can be a challenge – especially if you haven’t been in the midst of a job search for a while. As Sacramento executive headhunters, Pacific Staffing knows the employment landscape has changed dramatically over… Read more »

Tips for Executive Candidates: Surviving the Panel Interview

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As Sacramento executive recruiting consultants, Pacific Staffing can tell you: If you’re applying for an advanced or executive level position at a company, expect a panel interview. While these can often feel like an interrogation, quite simply they’re a way for organizations to save time during the interviewing process. The key for surviving one? Prepare. Don’t Get… Read more »

How to Find the (Best) Hidden Jobs in the Market

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As a job candidate, here is something you may not know – many, if not most, job openings are not advertised. As a Northern California executive search firm, Pacific Staffing knows first-hand this is especially true for high level positions. Rather, they are part of what’s known as the “hidden job market.” With many employers fearful of… Read more »

Are You Leaving Money on the Table in Your Job?

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Unless you’re a natural wheeler and dealer, you’re probably like most people: you hate salary negotiations. But, as one of the leading employment agencies in Sacramento, California, Pacific Staffing can tell you if you want a pay raise, then salary negotiations are a reality of your situation. In order to ensure you don’t leave money on the… Read more »

7 Scary Resume Mistakes to Avoid This Halloween

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As one of the leading employment agencies in Northern California, Pacific Staffing knows that this Halloween season, some of the most frightening encounters for hiring managers won’t be with ghosts and goblins. It will be with job seekers via resumes that are riddled with mistakes, blunders and downright scary stuff. To ensure you don’t send a… Read more »