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26 Jan

Posted at 21:37h in Best Practices, Career Tips, Finding A Job, hiring, Job Search Tips
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  You’ve likely heard a myth or two about the staffing industry. Have these myths perhaps steered you away from utilizing a staffing firm for your job search or a hire? In this blog, we are shedding some light around the misconceptions around staffing so you can make an educated decision as you add to your team or find your next career opportunity!   Myth: It costs money to work with a staffing agency to find a job Fact: Job seekers should never have to pay to work with a staffing agency. Businesses and organizations (the client) will pay a fee to an agency who have vetted, recruited and presented candidates who match the client’s job requirements as well as culture and mission...

19 Jan

Posted at 18:54h in Best Practices, Business Consulting, Employer Tips, hiring, small business
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Small business staffing: when should you partner with a staffing firm for your small business? As a small business owner, you know how to juggle. Managing clients, products, marketing, accounting and employees are likely all things you are juggling as a small business owner. The benefits of utilizing a staffing agency are vast-especially for a small business owner. Read on for our top five benefits of partnering with a staffing agency for your growing team. Streamlined Hiring It’s the staffing agency’s job to handle all of the aspects of the hiring process: sourcing and vetting candidates, recruitment and onboarding. Because of this, you will have a much smoother hiring experience. You will have one team managing the hiring process and thus...

12 Jan

Posted at 11:00h in Business Consulting, Business Planning, Diversity, hiring, nonprofit, Uncategorized
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How to ensure your longevity within your nonprofit team.    It’s been said that your organization’s biggest asset is its people. When an organization has the right talent, it runs like a well-oiled machine, regardless of the bumps it may encounter. As nonprofit staffing experts, we have the pleasure of partnering with nonprofits throughout the U.S. to ensure a great fit for the role and for the culture. We have put together a list of ways to ensure longevity within your organization’s team and build a foolproof nonprofit staffing plan.    Have a strong mission.   Individuals who seek work with nonprofit organizations desire a mission that they align with. When your organization has a strong mission and vision, you are then able to easily cast that vision for new employees and as such, they are able to catch and own...

05 Jan

Posted at 11:30h in Best Practices, Business Consulting, Business Planning, Employer Tips
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Start off the new year of 2021 the right way! Create a strategic plan for your business or department to thrive. Happy New Year! As we ring in a new year, we busy ourselves with reflecting on the past year (I’m sure we can all agree, this past year was a doozy) and forge ahead with goals for the year to come. As a recruitment agency, we have successfully helped startups, businesses and organizations save time and money as well as  grow through finding the best and brightest talent for their teams. Regardless of what your business goals are this year, it’s helpful to build out a strategic plan to overview just how you will address your business’s pain points. Begin...

23 Dec

Posted at 20:21h in Best Practices, Career Tips, Employer Tips, Executive Search, Finding A Job, Job Search Tips, Uncategorized
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At Scion Staffing, we understand motivation. It’s our job to connect the best talent on the market to local, remote and national businesses and organizations. Our recruitment team walks alongside job seekers- some who are in their hardest season- to coach, encourage and motivate every step of the way throughout the job searching process. Needless to say, we get motivation. That’s why we’ve put together a list of encouraging and motivational books that you should read as you begin this new year. Whether you are beginning your job search, running a successful company or just hope to receive new insight and motivation- this list is for you.   Wooden on Leadership: How to Create a Winning Organization- John Wooden John Wooden’s goal in...

15 Dec

Posted at 21:08h in Best Practices, Employer Tips, Temporary Jobs
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Whether you’ve had to pivot to remote work during this past year, or you have worked a remote schedule for years, prioritizing your day’s schedule, breaks and continuing to build team spirit will help immensely to keep motivated and you on top of your work.   Take a break – everyday. Have you ever been so focused on a project that you look at the clock and wonder where you day has gone? Regardless of if you are in an office or working remotely, taking periodic breaks, to take your eyes off of your computer, stretch, eat or get outside will help you to continue to balance your work. Additionally, did you know that 45% of remote workers take less than an...

24 Nov

Posted at 21:09h in Best Practices, Career Tips, Employer Tips
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  As we continue to work remotely, many of us from makeshift offices, more people are becoming comfortable with the “relaxed” atmosphere of working from home. As staffing professionals, who, day in and day out conduct interviews and facilitate meetings for our valued clients and talented candidates, we are here to remind you of our favorite best practices for video calls and conferences to ensure you look sharp and professional, at least from the waist up! Location, location, location. Regardless of the type of meeting you are in, it is crucial to find a quiet space that is well lite and free of distractions. As we continue to work from less-than ideal offices with, perhaps, less-than ideal backgrounds, we can utilize tools...

17 Nov

Posted at 11:00h in Career Tips, Employer Tips, Job Search Tips
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Why do you do what you do? In your career, with your daily life decisions and relationships, do you know what your why is? Is your why connected to your values, a mission or some other pillars that guide your life? Have you thought about what motivates you to get up each morning and clock into your work? Are you feeling stuck, not knowing what you want to do? Perhaps you’ve just graduated and don’t have a clear direction of what your next career step is. Or, maybe you’ve been working for over a decade and still don’t feel like you’ve found your sweet spot. We believe that defining and understanding your 'work why' can transform your job, and help you...

12 Nov

Posted at 11:00h in Employer Tips, hiring
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“Define the job before defining the person” -Lou Adler   When you need to add an employee to your staff, you might reach out to a staffing agency to help with the process. Perhaps they send over a few resumes that, with luck, show a candidate that matches the requirements of your open position. You take a chance, interview, and then hire that person. Hopefully they work out to be a good long-term fit. But what if you could work with a staffing agency that gives you a guarantee of an amazing next hire. Sound too good to be true? Read on to see why Scion Staffing Inc. is more than your average recruitment firm and how we use performance-based hiring techniques to ensure your...

03 Nov

Posted at 11:00h in Finding A Job, Job Search Tips, nonprofit, Temporary Jobs
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  So, you’re ready to join an organization with a core mission that strives to do good in the world. Or, perhaps you’ve found yourself in a position that fits perfectly within a nonprofit. As you begin or continue your job search, we’ve put together our favorite tips that will equip and ready you to be a stand-out mission matched candidate! Grab your pen and paper, take a few notes and read on to learn how to ensure you are a top-notch nonprofit candidate.     Have the right tools Your resume and cover letter should be the shiniest tools in your toolbox. They should be proofed for grammar and spelling as well as specifically catered to speak directly to the mission of the nonprofit you are hoping to work with. More than having the...

14 Oct

Posted at 11:45h in Diversity
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We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of that tapestry are equal in value no matter their color. – Maya Angelou October is Global Diversity Awareness Month — a time where we have the opportunity to celebrate as well as increase our awareness about the diversity of cultures and ethnicities. Our globalization and the advancement of technologies have made it easy to connect with one another regardless of our hemisphere, time zone or even language. At Scion Staffing, we believe diversity is the foundation of our business, culture and relationships. With that, we’ve put together a few thoughts and resources to help understand, appreciate, and champion diversity at...

06 Oct

Posted at 11:10h in Finding A Job, Job Search Tips, technical staffing, Uncategorized
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26 Jun

Posted at 01:24h in Employer Tips
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Since the beginning of the pandemic, over 40 million Americans have filed unemployment claims. What does this mean for you, a savvy business owner? As the country reopens and we take steps to rebuild the economy, more people than ever will be looking for a new job. Before you jump in and begin to hire employees, however, there's a long checklist of items to consider. How much do you know about determining worker eligibility in the US? Do you know which tax forms for new employees you'll need? What about onboarding foreign workers? And how will you find time to handle employee payroll, taxes, and other administrative tasks? In this post, we'll answer those important questions and more. (Please note: The information in this article is designed...

27 Apr

Posted at 15:06h in Job Search Tips
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The world of finding a job and the world at large are very different than they were just two months ago, and finding a job during the COVID-19 pandemic is a unique challenge. Many employers have instituted temporary hiring freezes or closed altogether, making job hunting a much more strategic and trying task. However, some employers and industries are still hiring in full force or at partial capacity. A candidate with the right skills and experience will still be worth the hire for a company, nonprofit organization, or governmental entity. Here are some tips for job hunting during a time of remote work and social distancing. Think about whether remote work is possible for the job to which you’re applying. Many office...

24 Apr

Posted at 08:13h in Job Board Websites found at Scion Staffing Blog
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It is important while looking for work that you stay on top of the new recruiting trends and useful job boards for modern job seeking. The following sites are listed at the most active recruiting sites in the US. They are ranked below by a combination of trust worth reference points. This includes Ahrefs rank, organic traffic, Alexa ranking, and peer-reviewed by Foundation List.  This has given us our list of 20 top online job boards and job search engines. The list:  1. Indeed 105,000,000 - Estimated Organic Traffic | 796 - Ahrefs Rank | #1 - Alexa Rank In Careers Category  2. Linkedin 238,000,000 - Estimated Organic Traffic (Full Site) | 5 - Ahrefs Rank | #Not ranked in top 50- Alexa Rank In...

01 Apr

Posted at 03:10h in Temporary Jobs
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Are you looking for temporary jobs or interested in applying at staffing agencies? This post explains the types of temp jobs available and their benefits, how to find work, useful tactics to use when applying and more about the national temporary staffing market. What Is a Temporary Job? A temporary job is an employment situation where the employee is expected to remain in a position only for a certain period of limited time instead of a long-term placement in a permanent position. Temporary employees may have the opportunity to be considered for permanent employment status. Temporary employees may also be referred to as seasonal employees or temps in some industries. How Long Are Most Temporary Jobs? Short-term temporary jobs can last just one...