This week check out the newly released Renoir Staffing newsletter! We’ve had a busy summer this year: new office and recruiter, amazing events, and great new clients who love our rock star employees! Check it out here: Renoir Newsletter The team at Renoir Staffing would like to thank all the clients and candidates that make… read more
As a recruiter, an important part of my job is to find the best candidates that I can and to screen out the “undesirables.” Companies don’t reach out to a staffing agency unless they are in desperate need of help; many times immediate help. With that knowledge, it’s critical that the candidates I work with… read more
CHOC, or Community Housing Opportunities Corporation, is a successful organization serving people and families in the greater Sacramento area. As their website explains, “CHOC exists to empower families through the increase of available affordable housing, substantially improving the quality of life for very low to moderate income households. This is achieved through the development of… read more
Does it really make a difference what you wear to an interview? In many cases it does. According to Kim Zoller at Image Dynamics, 55% of another person’s perception of you is based on how you look. It is best to dress for success and if you are not sure what the dress code is… read more
As a staffing professional for almost 15 years, I have noticed many changes in the staffing industry over the years. What hasn’t changed is the fact that companies have always come to rely on utilizing staffing services to fulfill many short-term and even long-term staffing needs. While the staffing industry has had to respond to… read more
I am hearing from so many hiring managers that they just don’t have the time anymore to sift through hundreds of resumes only to get maybe a handful that actually have the experience they are looking for. There are so many people out of work these days that a lot of people are applying anywhere… read more
As of January 1, 2011, the following are the Minimum Wage Laws across the States: The Federal minimum wage is $4.25. The State of Washington has the highest minimum wage of $8.67 hour. The states of Georgia and Wyoming have the lowest minimum wage of $5.15. There are no state minimum wage for Alabama, Louisiana,… read more
We have all been there, ‘there’ being the ever so isolating and energy-draining lure that every Monday morning seems to engulf us in once we walk into our work space ready for administrative combat. From having to address numerous emails that all seem time sensitive to racing from meeting upon meeting while still fitting in… read more
The Job Forum of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce is a free and very valuable resource for San Francisco Job Seekers. They provide information on internet job sites, interviewing, negotiating, and assistance with resume writing. They hold an Employment Forum once a week every Wednesday @ the Chamber from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, providing attendees… read more
The summer heat has arrived and many of us have jobs that require we be out in the hot sun. Working outside during the summer requires a lot more thought and preparation in regards to protecting our health than any other time of year, especially in areas where the temperatures are often above 90 degrees…. read more