To Staff or Not To Staff?

Have you ever thought about either using a staffing company as a resource for a job or have you thought about going through a temp agency to find that perfect candidate that you do not have time to look for? Many times I have heard hiring managers say, “I would never hire a temp! Temps… read more

Interview Questions to Ask Your Potential Employer

Imagine yourself sitting in front of an upside down triangle with the pointy edge facing back at you. Do you see the image?  Hold that thought. Remind yourself: You have arrived at this interview because someone has a problem. And something they saw in your resume compelled them to set an appointment with you. It… read more

Making A Great First Impression

Dressed appropriately?  Check.  Directions are intact and planning to arrive early to the interview?  Check.  Printed two additional copies of resume and ready to interview?  Check, check! These are usually the main factors we generally focus on when bracing ourselves for that one interview opportunity that could catapult our careers on the road to success. … read more

The Recovery of the Real Estate Market in San Francisco

As the San Francisco recruiter with Renoir Staffing, I do a lot of research regarding economic trends in the commercial and residential real estate communities. I’d like to share with our readers that my recent research shows a significant increase in the San Francisco commercial real estate market. Many start-up businesses are interested in San… read more

Real Estate and Property Management Trends for 2011

How do you retain good employees? Due to the recession, most companies have had to deal with lay offs and staff turnover. As such, existing staff are left with taking on the additional responsibilities and duties that would have normally been equally distributed amongst a larger staff. Many real estate and property management firms are… read more

Links to Useful Websites for Fair Housing

Although most people think it’s common sense, by law there are certain factors about a person which cannot be used in determining their eligibility for housing and other residential-related services. In this week’s blog, you will find a compilation of information and resources you can use to beef up your knowledge about fair-housing practices, whether… read more

Communicating In A New Workplace

Superior communication skills will set you apart from the rest. How often have we all suffered a setback in the workplace due to miscommunication? It’s simple enough to occur, especially when it’s been awhile since we last fine-tuned our listening skills. Often, the success of a team is built on the foundation of good communication,… read more