Get The Job You Can and Want To Do
Be sure you are out to get the job you can and want to do. Inc magazine wrote an article, “No, You Can’t Do That Job,” recently. There are two important things to consider from this article. First, know that ultimately, the responsibility to select an employer and accept a position is your responsibility. Don’t […]
Candidate Testing for Competency Model Requirements
Competency models are a method of building clear specifications for the knowledge, skills and behaviors required for a specific role. Candidate testing for competency model hiring is a critical method to assess knowledge, skills and behaviors a candidate possesses. Whether the role is temporary, temp-to-hire or a direct-hire role, testing is rapidly becoming an important […]
Staffing and Hiring for Lean Manufacturing
Whether you are pursuing a temporary staff assignment, temp-to-hire, or direct-hire opportunity in manufacturing, be sure you know what lean manufacturing is. It will come up in your interview, and it will be important that you understand the culture. Wikipedia tells us: “Essentially, lean is centered on preserving value with less work.” Its roots come […]
Best Resume Format? PDF or MS Word?
Candidates often ask: what is the best resume format (résumé format) to use when working with a recruiter or hiring manager. Specifically, what format should you send via email to a recruiter, hiring manager, or anyone in the hiring process on your career journey. The answer is simple. Do what your audience needs. Nearly always, this […]
Recruitment Process: Attention to Detail Saves Time And Money
Attention to detail in the recruitment process can be tedious, but in the end, it saves time and money. Barton Staffing Solutions and Barton Professional Placement Group use a rigorous process to ensure attention to detail. Through this process, the best candidates and staff members arrive at your firm on day one. Our state of the […]
Staffing Guarantee and Warranty Replacement
Guarantee and warranty is an important factor in choosing a partner for your organizational development and business growth needs. Careful consideration of risk, reward, and approaching the process with a mind for collaboration makes a difference. Guarantee and warranty vary from firm to firm, and should also vary based on search or staffing assignment. Many […]
