5 Tips for Working with a Recruiter to Find a Great Hire When Time is of the Essence

Need to hire a great employee, like yesterday? It’s a candidate-driven market, which means it’s getting harder and taking longer to hire talent than ever before. At the same time, company human resource teams are shrinking and there are less people to conduct the tasks needed to recruit suitable candidates. What’s a company to do that needs to hire people right away? The solution is to partner with a staffing firm in Chicago.

A staffing agency has many advantages, including:

  1. The ability to reduce costs of hiring new employees because the agency absorbs all the upfront fees. From advertising and interviewing to background checks and drug screens, the temporary staffing agency you work with can handle all these details. Staffing agencies will screen the candidates originally and keep a database of options to pull from when your job opening meets the profile of their job candidates.  Staffing organizations have dedicated recruiters spending 100 percent of their time recruiting candidates!  When you are ready to hire, they are ready to provide candidates.
  2. The speed and efficiency at which talent can be found. Have a special hiring need? Staffing agencies can easily work with your company to get a profile of your ideal employee; then start the process of finding the right person for the job. All candidates are carefully screened and ready to start work on the day promised.
  3. An increased pool of talent for your company. Instead of hiring people just to replace others all the time, a staffing agency can support long-term growth of the company by bringing in talent that matches the culture of your organization. This network of talent is much larger than one a company can build alone.  It can be in the best interest of a company to cast its net wide to find the best job candidates and employees.
  4. Increased flexibility of staffing options. If your company needs immediate hires for a short-term project, a busy season or just to cover a large contract, the good news is that this is possible. Bring on some employees in a temp-to-hire position. Then you can choose to hire the best after a few weeks or months.
  5. Job Market Conditions.  Not sure your salary expectations for a position are accurate?  A recruiter specializing in accounting and finance positions can quickly tell you if your salary is in the correct range for the person you are trying to hire.  This feedback alone can save you time and energy when recruiting candidates.

These are just a few of the many reasons a temp-to-perm staffing agency and a team of recruiters can help support speedy hiring while providing your company with quality talent and cost-effective services.

Work With a Leader in Financial Recruiting in Chicago

At Casey Accounting & Finance Resources, we can help your financial company find the right job candidates for your job openings. Contact our award-winning team of recruiters today to learn how we provide great candidates who bring value to your organization.

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How to Answer Tough Questions on an Interview

No matter how prepared you are as a job seeker, there is always going to be the prospect of being asked tough interview questions. This is especially true when companies are looking for ways to identify the top job candidates available. Difficult or odd interview questions are often thrown in to stump candidates in order to evaluate their ability to think on their toes.

How will you answer tough questions during your next interview? Here are some examples of tough interview questions you may be asked, and how to ace them!  If possible, ask for the complete job description before the interview to help you prepare.  If you are working with a financial recruiter or staffing agency, you most often will be able to obtain this information on the job requirements.

Why did you leave your last job?

This can be a tricky one, particularly if you were terminated or if you left for a negative reason. The best course of action is to be as brief as possible, but be truthful. Do not say anything negative about your former boss, co-workers or company. And never lie about the situation – that might work in the short term, but will come back to haunt you in the long run.

Are you looking to change careers?

If you have applied for a job that is unrelated to your work history, or if you have been with your current employer for a short time, it can appear that you are a job hopper of sorts. It’ important to state that you are always learning as a professional and find that you are open to new experiences. Prior to the interview, consider your skills that are transferrable and show how you can use your past experiences to bring value to this job.

How would your peers describe you?

Think about how you have interacted with your co-workers in the past. Share some positive experiences, and be sure to add that you are viewed as trustworthy, reliable, knowledgeable, and a real team player. When talking about completing a team project, don’t take all the credit. Explain your role and compliment your team members.

What are your weaknesses?

Be careful with this interview question. You will want to share some things that you may find yourself to be somewhat weak in, but here’s the trick – make them actually positive traits. For example, you are honest to a fault, or you are so organized your co-workers tease you.

Why should we hire you?

Very often, an employer will come right out and say they have other candidates, so why should they consider you for the job? Try to show some passion for the industry here, and be sure to state that you are dedicated to exceeding expectations and learning all you can to be the best employee for this open position. Back these statements up by providing facts and examples from your working experience.

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With our specialization in accounting and finance, we focus directly on your area of expertise. Contact the award-winning recruiters at Casey Accounting & Finance Resources today to get started on taking the next step in your financial career.

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Which Superhero Are You at Work or at Home?!

Do you possess extraordinary talents or superhuman powers when you are at work? The Merriam-Webster dictionary gives the definition as “a fictional hero having extraordinary or superhuman powers; also:  an exceptionally skillful or successful person”.   With the new Marvel Movie:  Captain America: Civil War out this past weekend we would like to ask:  Which Superhero best describes you?

1. Superman doesn’t wear a mask!  Unlike other superheroes, Superman is not afraid to show his face. However he hides behind glasses at work!  With a strong moral compass, Superman is a hero that reflects the potential in all of us for greatness; a beacon of light in times that are grim and a glimmer of hope for the hopeless. The “S” is viewed as a universal symbol for truth and justice.  Close ally with Batman and Wonder Woman.

2.  Batman (nicknamed the “Caped Crusader”) is the world’s greatest detective.   Batman does not possess any superpowers; rather, he relies on his genius intellect, physical prowess, martial arts abilities, detective skills, science and technology, vast wealth, intimidation, and indomitable will.  Bruce is a man, for better or worse, that is so utterly devoted to his mission that he’s sacrificed his entire existence to fighting a never ending battle.

3.  Spider- Man: With super strength and agility, Spider-Man can react to danger quickly with his “spidey-sense”, enabling him to combat his foes.  He’s the common, average, middle-of-the-road guy that just happens to be endowed with amazing powers when he’s bitten by a radioactive spider. Spider-Man remains one of the most fun heroes in existence. He’s able to make light of even the direst of situations and yet doesn’t take himself too seriously.

4.  Wonder Woman is an iconic figure for not only her female empowerment, but as a general ambassador for peace and love. Though she’s a cunning warrior, her true strength lies in her belief of truth and justice.  While she insists on the use of peace and diplomacy, she’s never shied away from a fight and has often acted as a warrior and made the tough decisions.

5.  Captain America, whose outfit resembles the American flag,  is the hero everyone looks up to and aspires to be. He’s pure. He stands for what’s good and right at all times, no compromises. That’s why Captain America spearheads that battle cry and when he calls, every hero listens!

6.  Wolverine is a mutant who possesses animal-keen, enhanced physical capabilities, an “adamantium” exoskeleton, and a powerful regenerative ability known as a healing factor.  Wolverine’s catchphrase, “I’m the best there is at what I do, but what I do best isn’t very nice”.

7.  The Hulk is a large green humanoid that possesses superhuman strength and invulnerability, attributes that grow more potent the angrier he becomes.  Anyone who has ever felt rage at the world around him can identify with Hulk.  Hulk is the strongest one there is and his heroic streak remains no matter what form he takes.

8.  Green Lantern fights evil across the Universe with a ring that grants him a variety of superpowers.  The Green Lantern mantra is “No Fear”.  He doesn’t put up with Batman’s “my way or the high way” mentality.  Everyone else would cower in fear, but the Green Lantern is a man without fear!

9.  Thor is one of the most famous characters in classic mythology is also one of the most famous superheroes. This God of Thunder is a warrior renowned for his fury and skill in battle.  Thor is a champion of humans as well as gods.  Thor will always remain loyal to both.

10.  Iron Man is a billionaire industrialist escaped certain death by building an advanced suit of armor.  Iron Man is science unleashed.  He’s dedicated his life to building a more peaceful and honest legacy for the Stark name.

11.  Hawkeye: With nothing more than a satchel of arrows, this fun-loving marksman has gone from circus performer to wanted criminal to Avengers member.  He knows better than most the value of redemption and a second chance. And after a temporary death and brief turn to darkness, Hawkeye is once again the fun-loving archer we all know and love.

12.  The Flash was given super speed when a lightning bolt struck a bottle of chemicals that then spilled on him. He is a good friend to many on the team. The Flash’s sacrifice is not fruitless, helping to bring an end to an epic conflict.

13.  Ant-Man: After the discovery of a new particle, Ant-Man shrunk down to the size of an ant.   He has made quite a few… poor decisions in his lifetime and isn’t a perfect human being.  However, he still remains someone dedicated to the overall good of humanity.

14.  Black Widow: Wherever conspiracy and treachery are afoot, you can expect the Black Widow to appear to save the day.

15.  Invisible Woman is arguably the most powerful member of the Fantastic Four thanks to her control over force-fields. She is also the most grounded. She’s has pulled her family out of the fire time and time again.   It’s going to fall on the Invisible Woman to hold them together in the coming months and years.

Or maybe you are really a Ninja Turtle at heart!  Being a hero having extraordinary or superhuman powers, or an exceptionally skillful or successful person can help you succeed in all walks of like.  Let us help you find your next Superhero to add to your staff!

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