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The Reward of Showing Appreciation Apr 28

The technological age has provided speed and efficiency to the advertising and marketing industry, but this instant gratification has come with a price. The phrase ‘Here today, gone tomorrow’ has never been more accurate, and finding new ways to have staying power is at the top of any brand’s challenge. Applying this attitude to the space of job searching can reap great reward. Within in this new electronic workspace lies a golden opportunity upon which few candidates seize: the display of appreciation and gratitude.

Following up an interview with an email ‘Thank You’ is one of the easiest yet most often neglected procedures in furthering the process toward a job offer. A short email showing appreciation for someone’s time speaks volumes and keeps your name at the top of a prospective hiring agent’s mind.

Be sure to get a business card while interviewing, or contact your recruiter for the title, full name or email address of the person with whom you spoke. Adding a small detail of the face to face conversation within the body of the email creates a personal connection and helps you stand above the pack. A short and thoughtful email takes only a few moments to compose and send but shows follow-up, appreciation and professionalism – an efficient use of time even by today’s breakneck standards.

Greg, Creative Recruiter

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Why work with a staffing agency? Apr 17

There are several benefits to working with a staffing agency. First, we have a deep pool of candidates to pull from in almost every category from advertising through marketing; everything from Art Directors and Copywriters to Flash Developers and Marketing Managers to Production Artists. We do both fulltime and freelance placements, so whether you are looking for a fulltime Creative Director or a last minute freelance Proofreader, we can fill those needs.

For fulltime placements we have a guarantee period, so if the candidate does not work out or leaves before the guarantee period is up, we will refund the placement fee. Another attractive option is taking the candidate on a freelance to permanent basis. This means you can try the person out for a few months and get a really good idea of their work and their personality and if all goes well, you can decide to hire them on fulltime.

Did you know there is no charge or fee until you engage a freelancer in a project or hire our candidate for a fulltime position? Looking at resumes and interviewing candidates is risk free to you and offers some competition if you are also screening candidates. So give us a try!

Lastly, you know that time is money. If you find that recruiting is taking away from your core responsibilities, consider the cost of working with a staffing agency versus the cost of your time looking for that perfect candidate. Let us do all the leg work for you – interviewing – screening to find you the perfect candidate.

Nancy, Creative Recruiter

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How to work with your staffing firm Apr 07

To help us get you out there in the creative world, keep us informed on what you’ve been doing. If you happen to be working at a company through us, let us know how everything is going. Are you happy? Is the project being extended or cut short? If you’re not working, check in periodically, especially if you’ve done some recent work or updated your resume. Always have your resume and a pdf file of samples readily available.

Be honest with where your resume has been sent. We do not want to resubmit your resume to the same company twice. It’s a creditability issue and makes us look like we didn’t take the time to check in with our candidates. Also, be honest with your skills sets.

If you have to take a day off or think you need to come in to work late, please contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We do not want to leave our client in a lurch, nor do we want to risk having to replace you for the duration of the assignment. Communication is critical for these types of requests.

Remember, we work for the client, so we may not always have a position for you and will do our best to keep you informed. Consider working with a staffing firm as one avenue for seeking out your next job and not your only job source. You may find yourself frustrated and wondering why you haven’t found your next job yet.

Just like any other relationship, communication and honesty is very important. Take time to get to know your recruiter. Your recruiter is the person representing you. The more they know about you, the better they will be able to identify your perfect job.

Good luck!

Mao, Office Manager

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