FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Agency 8 Recruiting and Staffing Joins Forces with Bay Area Turning Point to Provide Meals for Shelter Residents Houston, TX 6/19/2023 – Agency 8 Recruiting and Staffing, a leading staffing agency committed to making a positive impact in the Houston community. Partnered with Bay Area Turning Point, a non-profit organization… Read More »
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8 Things You Should Never Reveal at Work
8 Things You Should Never Reveal at Work Here are 8 things smart people would never real in the workplace. Being in the Recruiting and Staffing industry, we have heard a lot of stories for years of inappropriate behavior in the workplace. Many of our client’s calls start with the company hiring manager telling us… Read More »
What’s the Secret to Getting the Job Offer?
Want to know the secret to getting the job offer? It’s a lot simpler than you think….. ASK FOR THE JOB! It sounds simple but no one does it. If you want something, ask for it. Most people end the interview discussion with a question like “What’s the next step?” or “when will I hear… Read More »
3 Things to do When You Fall Out of Love with Your Job
Have You Fallen Out of Love with Your Job? If you’ve fallen out of love with a job you previously adored, take the time to understand why. Before you hand in your 2-week notice, try to identify what’s causing it – are you undervalued, bored, or is it something more serious? Can it be fixed?… Read More »
UHCL Student Showcase
UHCL Students are looking for work! After attending a career fair at the University of Houston – Clear Lake, we came across many talented and hardworking students! We would like to show off these students in our UHCL Student Showcase! If you are looking for talent with years of experience, please visit https://www.agency8recruiting.com/2021/11/03/november-talent-showcase/… Read More »
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Want a Raise? Ask for One
Do you want a raise? Let’s talk about how and when to ask for one. A friend of mine called me recently and said she is frustrated with her paycheck. She recently started a new job and did not anticipate the cost of taxes, benefits and her 401K contributions. She is barely able to make… Read More »
These Are the Hardest Jobs to Fill Right Now
Labor Shortage Alert! Run a quick job search on Indeed for job openings, and you will be shocked. As of September 2021 the Houston vacancies on this site alone are a whopping 92,000! In data published by Indeed.com, the authors determined that there are roughly 9.8 million job openings in the U.S. Just last month, the labor market… Read More »
Simple Interview Guidelines to Implement now
Once you have prepared accordingly, (if you have not already, read our previous blog on prepping for an interview to be best prepared)and you are heading into your first interview, here are some tips to help you ace the interview and make a great impression. Interview Etiquette Body language Eye contact and a strong firm… Read More »
The Resume Dilemma: How to address Employment gaps and job-hopping
The Resume dilemma: How to address Employment gaps and job-hopping You have an employment gap you cannot control. Not to worry, you are not alone. Many of us are forced to take time off, for one reason or another, from our careers. Maybe it’s by choice as you were raising a child, going to school,… Read More »