Our Recruiting & Staffing Blog

There is no denying that job interviews can be stressful and intimidating. In a way, they feel a bit like a blind date where you and the hiring manager are trying to determine if there is a “fit.” Of course, there is plenty of information available online about how to provide an answer to common questions, but you must also be prepared to be faced with strange questions—proverbial curveballs—and be able to think quickly, providing a response that is appreciated by the interviewer.

Are you preparing for a career change or about to enter the workforce for the first time and are unsure where to go from here? A skilled trade might be a great option for you! A skilled trade is traditionally a hands-on craft requiring a specific knowledge, ability, or skill set to perform successfully. You can find skilled trades as a necessity in many career fields. Some include welding, electrical, carpentry, painting, machinist, metal fabricator, and many others. There are many benefits to becoming a skilled tradesman that can help advance your career (and your wallet)!

Not having reliable transportation can be a tricky situation to navigate when you are employed. On one hand, you need to be working to support yourself and/or family, but on the other hand, depending on a source of transportation that is outside of your control can be stressful. It’s important to remember that we are all human and at the end of the day, we can’t put our entire life on hold due to the circumstances we are experiencing. Just because you don’t have a car, or a license, doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be able to work. That is why we are here to help you navigate through this all-too-common situation.

As the workforce is still recovering from the impact of Covid-19, we are finally beginning to see some relief for employees and employers. The years 2020-2022 were full of unpredictable changes in available workers, wage demands, increased desire for remote/hybrid working, and the necessity for layoffs. With the new year ahead of us, 2023 is projected to bring changes for the better to position us back to where we were pre-pandemic.

Attending a job interview can be a nerve-racking experience. Most people will go through the interview process at some point, whether it is for employment, internships, or even getting into a club, program, or school. The stress of attending an interview is almost as common as the stress of public speaking. Being nervous can throw off your thought process and cause you to be even more stressed about answering the interviewers' questions. With the proper preparation techniques, it’s possible to mitigate your nervousness and allow you to be the best and most confident version of yourself during your interview.

Performance Staffing Solutions is named among the best companies in Charlotte, NC for the second consecutive year.

Especially in a less saturated job marketing, a staffing agency may not always have a job waiting for you, here’s why you should set up an interview anyway.

Read more for ways to give you the best chance in your next job interview.

When it’s time to get back to work a quality local staffing agency is a great place to start.

Here’s a few questions to ask yourself before you make the tough decision to start looking for a new job.