Hiring Interns for Your IT Company? 6 Questions to Ask

Internships in IT give students and recent graduates valuable experience and infuse fresh perspectives into the companies that hire them. An internship can also allow potential employers to learn more about prospective hires and prepare them to perform well once they transition into a full-time position. To build stronger and more productive relationships with interns, …

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How to Decide Between Two Great Candidates

It’s every hiring manager’s favorite nightmare: two eminently qualified candidates are applying for one position, and you just can’t decide which candidate deserves the job. They’ve got comparable education backgrounds, similar track records and both have solid references. How do you choose? Before pulling out that quarter and flipping it, take the following factors into …

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I Was Getting Discouraged in My Job Search But TERRA Worked With Me to Find the Right Fit

Have you ever felt so sure about something only to have it fall through? Most of us have. But what do you do when that happens? Do you lose hope? Or keep pushing forward? Today we would like to share the story of Bernadette Wilson who was searching for a job where she could not …

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Oregon’s Employment Market Continues to Strengthen – What does this mean for you?

For years, Oregon has been touted as one of the best places to live in the United States. Blessed with abundant natural beauty and a moderate climate, low crime and a welcoming culture, the Beaver State – typified by its largest city, Portland – saw an above-average 3.36 percent increase in population over the last …

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Thanks to TERRA I Had Multiple Job Opportunities Right After Graduating College

When recent college graduate, Benicia Brogan, came to TERRA’s Seattle office looking for help with her job search, she had no idea what surprises awaited her! The first surprise came when the recruiter, Suzette Nedervelt, stepped into the lobby to greet her. They both paused. “Are you Nicole’s mom?” Benicia asked. Sure enough, Benicia and …

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4 Staffing Trends for Business Growth

As 2015 progresses, companies are taking a second look at the annual plan. Will you need new staff members in the months ahead? Has a key member of your team recently announced their retirement or requested extended leave? What is the rest of your industry up to – and how will it affect your hiring …

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Award-Winning Staffing Firm, TERRA Staffing Group, Expands to Phoenix Market

EVERETT, WA – MAY 11, 2015 – TERRA Staffing Group, a leading staffing agency headquartered in the Pacific Northwest announced today the grand opening of an office in Mesa, AZ. This is the first of multiple offices planned to be opened in the Phoenix market.  This is the first office outside of TERRA’s Pacific Northwest …

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5 Ways to Appreciate Engineers (Without Breaking Your Piggy Bank)

The days of using the phrase “nontraditional benefits” to mean “we have a pool table in the break room” are over. Today, the approach to nontraditional benefits helps employers and employees alike to find a good “fit” and get the most productivity out of their professional relationship. When you’re trying to attract great engineers, nontraditional …

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Can You Use LinkedIn to Sell Your Company’s Culture?

As the candidate pool becomes increasingly tech-savvy and starts to take control of the hiring conversation in the booming economy, LinkedIn’s importance as a recruiting tool continues to soar. Companies with a strong LinkedIn presence position themselves to attract top talent in ways that companies with a basic profile – or no presence at all …

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