Clayton Services, one of the leading staffing agencies in Houston TX, realizes that many people currently hold a negative opinion about staffing companies. We hear about it and see it everyday at Clayton Services. Our staffing specialists speak with dozens of candidates that have little interest in working with a staffing company to find employment because of a bad experience they’ve had within the industry. Our sales representatives are frequently frowned upon in the sales field once they say the words ‘staffing company’.
So why has the staffing industry developed such a bad reputation in candidate’s and client’s eyes? In our opinion, this reputation has been created by staffing companies doing business with only one goal in mind, the bottom line. When focusing only on the bottom line, staffing companies have neglected candidates and clients alike by under delivering on promises and unfulfilling expectations. This singular focus on the bottom line is seen in overly aggressive recruiters and sales representatives that are prominent fixtures within the staffing industry today. To their defense, most recruiters and sales representatives have unrealistic quotas they must meet each day, week, month and year. The pressure that these recruiters and sales representative face can cause them to take the human element out of their job. Their thinking shifts from helping a candidate or client reach their goals to meeting their own 'numbers'. As a candidate, you must be aware that you may just be another 'number' on your recruiters' interview sheet. When selecting a staffing company to work with, you need to ask good questions about the position you’re being called for. If your recruiter is being hesitant or misleading about the details of the position this is usually a tell-tale sign that you are just another 'number' to help that recruiter meet their weekly interview quota. As a client, you may be working with a staffing company that does not have your best interests in mind, if they are consistently sending you candidates that are not qualified for the position you have available. This is often a result of a staffing company just wanting to fill your order as quickly as possible (for billing purposes) instead of taking the time to find the ideal candidate for your company. These things can be avoided if you are working with a staffing company that understands this business is about much more than just the bottom line. Clayton Services’ staffing specialists and sales representatives value relationships that are built on trust, honesty and hard work. At Clayton Services, we realize that if we help our candidates and clients reach their goals that we are going to reach ours too. We do this by matching our candidates with job opportunities at our client companies that put them in the best possible situation to be successful. When a candidate is placed in an ideal position they are able to thrive because they are more productive, efficient and satisfied. As a result, our clients are pleased because they now have a invaluable asset for their company (a qualified, hardworking and productive employee). At Clayton Services, we are fortunate to work with leading companies in the Greater Houston area that understand it’s not always about how fast we can fill an order but rather about how strong of a candidate we can send them. We understand that we will not be able to find everyone we speak to a job or fill every job order we get, but we will be honest with you and let you know one way or another if we can help you achieve your goals. Clayton Services is attempting to fix the reputation of the staffing industry one candidate and one client at a time. If you are tired of just being another 'number' to the recruiter or sales representative you are currently working with, call Clayton Services to experience the best service the staffing industry has to offer in the Houston area! Ready to hire a candidate or find a great job? Contact the top staffing agency in Houston TX today!
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As one of the top staffing agencies in Houston TX, Clayton Services understands that looking for a job can be a daunting task, especially in our world of automated technology. Unlike searching for a job 20 years ago, a majority of the application process takes place over the internet. The days of walking into a prospective employers' office making a good impression and dropping off your resume are practically over. Today more than ever, your resume is extremely vital to your success in finding employment. People with good resumes are being called for opportunities more so than candidates with bad resumes.
However, you don't have to leave your career in the hands of a sheet of paper. Instead of aimlessly submitting your resume (that you've formatted differently a dozen times because a random article on Google told you to do so) and hoping that it will stick, you could work with a real person and get real career advice from a staffing specialist. But beware because not all recruiters/staffing specialists are created equal. Unfortunately, there are some recruiters that look at their candidates as just a number to help them meet their weekly interview quota. At Clayton Services, we realize that searching for a job is serious business. Therefore, we don't take a candidate's job search lightly. When you work with a Clayton Services' recruiter you're working with a professional who takes the time to get to know their candidates' needs, desires and aspirations. Our recruiters have the innate ability to match Clayton Services' candidates with opportunities that fit what they're looking for and put them in the best position to grow and thrive. You could leave your job search up to an automated program/numbers driven recruiter or you can start working with a staffing professional that has a vested interest in your job search. We understand that everyone doesn't know how to correctly put together a resume or properly prepare for an interview and that's alright. The recruiters at Clayton Services are going to provide you with invaluable advice on all of the aspects regarding your job search (e.g. resume writing, interviewing skills, etc.). Clayton Services' ultimate goal is to help people to find work, whether that be a position with us or through another avenue, our end goal is helping people become successful. Yes, we know that we won't be able to find everyone we speak to a job. But after meeting with one of our staffing specialists we hope that you are better prepared to take advantage of the next job opportunity that comes your way. Ready to hire a candidate or find a job? Clayton Services is one of the leading staffing agencies in Houston TX, contact us today! As one of the leading staffing agencies in Houston TX, Clayton Services understands that some people are skeptical about taking a temporary job. However, working a temporary job has many benefits that most people don't consciously think about. Below you will find some of the most overlooked benefits of working a temporary job:
1. Flexibility Most temporary positions (short and long term) come with a projected end date. This allows you to work only when you want to work. Since the length of the assignment is often predetermined, you can schedule your life events accordingly. 2. Opportunity to Make an Impression In this day and age, searching for a job can be an agonizing task. A majority of all employment applications are now found on the internet. Therefore, it's difficult to make a great impression on an employer through only a resume. Working a temporary job provides you the opportunity to show off your skills and work ethic in-person to a potential employer. Consequently, a good number of our temporary positions have turned into full-time employment opportunities. 3. Test the Waters A temporary job can serve as a platform, for someone who has little experience or that has been out of the workforce for a while, to get back into the swing of things. Temporary jobs can also give you the opportunity to experience working in a variety of industries, which can be very valuable for someone who is currently unsure about their career path. 4.'Work' is Better Than 'No Work' Instead of going long periods of time without working, you can work a temporary job to fill in employment gaps on your resume. However, working a temporary job can affect more than just your resume. Going long periods of time without working can make anyone start to feel hopeless, worthless and defeated. Prevent those negative psychological feelings from creeping into your mind by working a temporary job to stay in a daily routine and remain motivated. 5. Network, Network, Network You hear and read about it all of the time, networking (whether we like it or not) is a big part of career success. Working a temporary job is an opportunity for you to expand your network and meet people you wouldn't normally meet on a daily basis. You never know when a relationship that you've developed working a temporary job will come in handy in the future. The more people you have in your network, the more beneficial your network can be for your career. A temporary job can have much more than just a 'temporary' impact on your career. These often overlooked benefits can last well beyond your assignments 'projected end date'. Ready to hire a candidate or find a great job? Contact one of the top staffing agencies in Houston TX, Clayton Services today. Our Houston recruiters are eager to work with you! |
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