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06 Apr

Posted at 11:00h in Career Tips, startup, Finding A Job, technical staffing
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In the Tech and IT world, you can throw a stone and you’ll likely hit one to two startups. Some of the greatest Fortune 500 companies began as humble startups. If you are researching whether to add a startup to your list of companies to work for, we’re providing some pros and cons to consider below. You’ll likely have more responsibility. Depending on your personality and drive, this fact can either feel like a pro or con. Being a part of a startup means that you’ll juggle more balls than if you worked for a corporation. There may not be a set operations or HR department- you may have to answer phones or do things that don’t fall into your job...

23 Mar

Posted at 16:46h in Best Practices, Finding A Job, Job Search Tips
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You want to shine when searching for your dream job. To do that, you’ll need to be strategic in how and when you market yourself. We understand that sticking out as a top candidate in a sea of talent can feel daunting but with these tips below, we hope you feel prepared to connect with and land your dream job!   Understand Your Target Audience Regardless of the type of job or industry you are seeking, you’ll need to do a bit of market research to key into and understand the key decision makers in that field, and how you’ll need to approach them. Google is always a safe bet to start with: looking up people in your network or at a...

16 Mar

Posted at 19:01h in Best Practices, Business Planning, Employer Tips
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When you decide that it’s time to add a new employee to your team, one of the first things you’ll need to do is create a job description. You don’t want to write just any job description but rather a highly effective job description, which will in turn give you more time to connect with you ideal candidates, rather than sifting through hundreds of candidates. Your description is incredibly important to define and describe the ideal candidate for your open opportunity. To ensure you are equipped to write the best, we’ve put together a list of six important details to include in your written description to find top talent.  Start with the job title. Although it may see fun...

09 Mar

Posted at 18:05h in Best Practices, career growth
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As you continue to challenge yourself and grow in your career, you may wonder if pursuing a Master’s Degree or professional certification will help you reach your career goals. But which one is the right choice? We’re defining and discussing how a Master’s Degree and Certification can help you attain your goals.     Defined Terms  A master’s degree is in-depth program that provide a mastering of a field of study through two to three years’ worth of graduate-level course work. This may be a good course of action if you are hoping to gain an overarching and more in depth understanding of your field. Depending on your industry or field of study, a master’s degree can be more beneficial to growing your career...

02 Mar

Posted at 20:05h in Best Practices, Finding A Job, Job Search Tips, Career Tips
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Keywords: you’ve likely heard of using keywords in SEO (search engine optimization) to boost a site’s ranking and visibility. But, have you heard of using keywords in your resume to enhance your job search? Having an online presence is becoming more important to connect with potential hiring managers and businesses and establishing yourself in SEO rankings can be extremely helpful as you network and search for your next opportunity. We’re here to share why and how to use keywords to enhance your job search. Keywords you want to include: Your name. Think about it, you include your name in your resume, online portfolio, LinkedIn profile and more. Your name is an easy to search keyword, so ensure that it is searchable...

16 Feb

Posted at 17:36h in Diversity
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  February is Black History Month and as we celebrate and honor Black History Month, our DEI committee put together a short list of some amazing resources to read, listen and watch. For many of us, this is a time to learn and honor the work that so many have done. We wanted to share this list as a resource and we hope that you will listen and learn with us! Read: From fiction to picture books to memoirs, there is something on this list for everyone to learn from. Hidden Figures | Margot Lee Shetterly  The Hate You Give | Angie Thomas  The Warmth of Other Suns | Isabel Wilkerson  I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings | Maya Angelou  Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History...

09 Feb

Posted at 21:27h in Best Practices, Business Consulting, Where to post a job, Job Board Websites found at Scion Staffing Blog, Employer Tips
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  When you've decided to add a new member to your team, it can be daunting to know where to post your job to attract the best and brightest talent. As a recognized leader in staffing and recruitment, our team at Scion Staffing has a pulse on the best places to post your jobs. Below, we’ve put together a list as a resource for your team! The first that you’ll want to do after you’ve posted the internal open position to your website is post your opportunity on LinkedIn. With hundreds of thousands of candidates actively on LinkedIn, it is vital to post your position there and engage with them. After posting the job to your organization’s LinkedIn page, ask employees...

02 Feb

Posted at 21:33h in Finding A Job, Job Search Tips, Best Practices
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  We can all agree, your job search can be exciting and exhausting. It takes mental endurance to relentlessly put yourself out there, network and go through the interviewing process. Sometimes, a job search can even feel like it’s zapping you of your energy. That’s why we’ve put together a list of easy things to do to energize your job search.   Document your accomplishments Along with listing your years of experience and tenure- don’t forget to brag a little. You need to state your accomplishments on your resume, otherwise hiring managers won’t know about them. List the ROI that you’ve made in previous positions and on teams.   Take breaks Approach your job search in a way that can be sustainable, rather than leading to...

26 Jan

Posted at 21:37h in Best Practices, Business Planning, Temporary Jobs, small business, Finding A Job, Job Search Tips, Employer Tips, career growth, startup, hiring, work culture, Career Tips
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Staffing agencies play a vital role in today's job market, helping both employers and job seekers find the right match. However, several common myths and misconceptions often surround staffing organizations, leading to confusion and missed opportunities for both employers and potential job seekers. In our latest blog post, we aim to debunk four common staffing agency myths and shed light on the truth behind them. Myth 1: Staffing Agencies Only Provide Temporary Jobs Reality: While it's true that staffing agencies excel in temporary and contract placements, they offer much more than short-term roles and temp jobs. Many staffing firms have evolved to cater to a wide variety of employment needs, including direct-hire and temp-to-hire opportunities. They work closely with employers to...

19 Jan

Posted at 18:54h in Business Consulting, small business, Employer Tips, hiring, Best Practices
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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 Diversity, nonprofit, Uncategorized, hiring, Business Planning, Business Consulting
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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 Employer Tips, Business Planning, Best Practices, Business Consulting
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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, Finding A Job, Job Search Tips, Uncategorized, Employer Tips, Executive Search, Career Tips
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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 Temporary Jobs, Employer Tips, Best Practices
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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, Employer Tips, Career 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 Job Search Tips, Employer Tips, Career 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...

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 technical staffing, Job Search Tips, Uncategorized, Finding A Job
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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...