When interviewing a candidate, you obviously want to learn as much as you can about them. Knowing who they are and what they can do can gives you better insight on how they might fit with your company. While a thorough interview can get you a better idea of what a candidate brings to the …
Jaeger Tregoning found himself suddenly unemployed when the plant he worked for closed its doors for the last time. Though he had a great letter of reference from the employer, he never received a call back from the staffing agency he went to first. His experience with TERRA was completely different and better. Jaeger walked …
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Hiring managers who prepare for a round of interviews typically spend their time working on the questions they plan to ask each candidate. If you focus only on the questions, however, you’re missing an opportunity. An interview is more than just a question-and-answer session. It’s also an opportunity to converse with a candidate, to find …
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Chris Weaver had a long, successful career working for a national food wholesale distributor and had worked his way into Controller, VP of Finance and VP of Business Analysis roles. Shortly after retiring, he realized that he wanted to continue working (for at least 10 years), but he did not want to do the same thing he …
When Ron Higgins first stepped foot in TERRA’s Tacoma office, he made a great first impression on Recruiting Coordinator, Teresa McGowan. He was professional, polite and had an excellent resume. Upon learning more about his employment history and his experience with the U.S.Navy, Teresa recommended him to Tacoma Recruiter, Scott Mantz. Scott was also impressed …
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Looking for opportunities on the East Side? We can help! Just pay a visit to our new-and-improved Kirkland office. Our amazing team of recruiters is ready to assist you with your job search. We currently have opportunities available in manufacturing, assembly, production, woodworking, welding, security, warehouse, driving, accounting, customer service… The real question is – what …
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For businesses, one of the few silver linings of the post-2009 economic trouble was the wide availability of talented, experienced employees thrust back into the job search. When Phoenix’s unemployment rate was in the double digits, it was a buyer’s market where employers looking to fill vacancies had many more qualified applicants than they needed. …
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The Seattle employment market is one of the world’s most competitive, especially when it comes to engineering and technology. Global giants like Microsoft, Amazon and Cray are among the dozens of cutting-edge enterprises headquartered in the region, while even companies like Starbucks are seeking tech workers. Robust Aerospace, Telecom and healthcare sectors further drive demand …
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We have had the pleasure of working with Nettie Dwor for the last 13 years! She worked for a TERRA client for over nine years as a shipping coordinator before being laid off. Nettie took that time to further her education. Within two years, she returned to TERRA for help finding a new opportunity. Again, …
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Sam and Kyle had a vision for their future, but finding the right job to bring that vision to life wasn’t easy. When they finally found the perfect fit, everything changed. We sat down with Sam and Kyle to hear their story. So, Sam and Kyle, tell us about how you both started your careers. …
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