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 »
In today’s economy, working two jobs has become a way of life for many. Some take extra work to pay down debt, while others take on another job to have more spending money or beef up emergency savings. Whatever the case may be, if you’re one of the many Americans out there looking to supplement… Read more »
You’ve read all the books about preparing for job interviews. You’ve developed strong answers to commonly asked interview questions. You’ve conducted mock interviews with a friend to improve your interviewing skills. And then you go to the interview…and the hiring manager hasn’t even read your resume. Or calls you by the wrong name. Or doesn’t… Read more »
Employment of temp workers is on the rise as companies struggle to emerge from a sluggish recession into an uncertain economy. In fact, the latest data from the U.S. Department of Labor shows that 2.3 million people held temp jobs in March 2011 – that’s up from a low in mid-2009 of 1.7 million. The… Read more »
From office workers to accountants to paralegals, the demand for temporary employees is on the rise. One reason is that employers in Sacramento – and beyond – are feeling more upbeat about their short-term prospects, however not quite confident enough to add workers to their permanent overhead. But if you’re looking for a full-time position,… Read more »