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Hot Jobs for December 2015

At CornerStone Staffing, we are dedicated to providing the best possible partnerships between our candidates and our clients. As we enter the month of December, don’t let the Holidays slow you down. We are still hiring for a variety of positions and want to match the best possible professionals to the right jobs. Before you start… Read more »

Is Relocating the Career Step You Need to Make?

Are you stuck? If you’re feeling burned out with your job, the problem may not lie in the job itself. A chance of scenery is often a good way to boost your excitement level again. Before you decide if relocation is right for you, there are some important things you need to consider. It is a… Read more »

Increase Communication between Recruiters and Hiring Managers

As a manager, you’ve chosen to work with a recruiting firm to help make the hiring process easier. But do you find yourself easily frustrated by the communication level? Most of the time, there needs to be a give and take so if you’re unhappy with the responsiveness of the agency, you may want to… Read more »

Gain Trust and Build Leadership by Sharing More

The inner workings of most businesses are full of complicated processes. There are a variety of aspects that go into running a successful organization, including finances and human resources. Your employees want to know what these processes are. They want to be in the loop and better understand how their position affects the company as… Read more »

Research a Potential Employer to Stand Out in Job Interviews

Long gone are the days where you can show up to an interview with your resume in hand and wow them with your skills. Oh, you still need the right skills of course, but you also need to bring more to the table. One of the best ways you can impress a potential employer is… Read more »

Conduct Exit Interviews That Provide Real Feedback

Do you have an exit interview process in place in your company? Do they work to provide you with good feedback that you can use to improve your workplace experience? There is a lot of mixed information regarding exit interviews so it is important that you know how to conduct an effective version and what to… Read more »

Switching Careers? Here’s How to Build Your Network

They have always said it isn’t what you know but who you know. This has never been more true than when you’re switching careers. The most successful career changers know that building your network is one of the most essential aspects of the new process of finding a job outside of your experience. How can… Read more »

Evaluate LinkedIn Recommendations for Quality

LinkedIn recommendations are not a substitute for complete references of your candidates, but they can help you make a decision. How do you know which recommendations are genuine and which are just fluff? There are a few ways to notice the differences between good and not-so-good. When you’re looking at LinkedIn recommendations, here are the… Read more »

Do You Know What Can Be Asked (Legally) in an Interview?

The interviewing process has caused many sleepless nights and anxiety attacks for plenty of job seekers. When you add to it the concerns of how to answer inappropriate questions, or what questions are inappropriate at all, it can become more nerve wracking. So how do you know what a potential employer can and can’t ask… Read more »

You Need to Delegate. Get Your Staff to Buy in

Delegation is a delicate art. As a manager it is your job to ensure that your staff takes on the tasks that need to be completed and well executed. You’ve hired a staff that is competent and professional so it is important that you use their skills in the best ways possible and not fall… Read more »