Working Weak

An Entertainment Blog about the Staffing Industry

The good, the bad, and the ugly about the staffing industry. Recommended that those easily offended, expecting political correctness, or looking to argue should move right along to somewhere else.

That's a bit dramatic, don't you think?

I was having a rough day the other day, and my coworker told me to look up the file of X person as a way to cheer me up. Upon pulling up...

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Oct 13, 20242 min read

I applied for a lot of jobs...

I know within the first two minutes of an interview if I'm going to hire someone or not. Is that a bit of an exaggeration? Eh, maybe for...

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Oct 6, 20242 min read

Actually...

Certain words really irritate me during an interview. One is overuse of the word “actually”. Specifically, overuse of improper use of...

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Sep 29, 20242 min read

"I really need a job"

People apply for a job for one of (mostly) three reasons: They are out of work and need to get back to work. They have a job and are...

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Sep 22, 20243 min read

'Most Recent'

I’m going to double down on last week’s topic on account of having acquired another perfect example of what an (apparent) challenge it is...

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Sep 15, 20242 min read

That's not what updated means

A job application typically includes a request for a work history. Some of us may remember whipping out a black or blue pen and very...

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Sep 8, 20243 min read

You don't know what I'm capable of

I subscribe to the idea that there are not that many different personality types in life. Depending on the day, I may tell you there are...

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Sep 2, 20243 min read

What kind of resume?

We've discussed resumes several times...or, at least, I'm pretty sure we have. Maybe I've discussed them with you in my head, but it...

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Aug 25, 20242 min read

i dont kno u

If you've been keeping up on these posts, you'll know that texting is a huge part of the job. We will text you after you apply to let you...

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Aug 18, 20242 min read

Arrested

I started a recent work day a bit on the tired side, so I was scrubbing my eyes and starting to go through my emails with blurred vision...

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Aug 11, 20241 min read

18 is 18

All of our job postings require a person to be at least 18 years of age. All of our hiring paperwork repeats that statement at clear...

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Aug 4, 20242 min read

How a pay period works

You would be surprised by the number of people who don't understand how a pay period works. Let me explain. The majority of our clients...

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Jul 28, 20242 min read

Don't try to help

You know when someone offers to assist you with something but ends up screwing everything up? Frustrating, right? You know what else is...

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Jul 21, 20242 min read

Go with your gut

When you've been in my line of work for a while, you tend to see the same people drift across your desk on a semi-regular cadence. Humans...

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Jul 14, 20242 min read

'Noon' is a difficult concept

My office periodically travels to client sites to help out during large hiring events. While not typically my cup of tea, I recently...

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Jul 7, 20243 min read

If Google maps can't find you, neither can the post office...

Surprise is a good thing. “Why,” you ask? As if I need to tell you. Puh-leeze. It provides much-needed amusement! Duh! "Do tell!' you...

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Jun 23, 20242 min read

I'm willing to do it now

Having well internalized that 99 percent of our applicants don't read the job description or overview of requirements before applying, I...

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Jun 16, 20242 min read

Interview Emails

Are you one of those people who would forget to put a shirt on in the morning save for the fact that you would freeze to death in...

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Jun 9, 20243 min read

What's the big deal?

I filled a difficult position recently and celebrated for a few seconds once the paperwork was filed before turning my attention to other...

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May 12, 20242 min read

Just not feasible

I love me an impossible odds movie. You know the type: the lone ranger against an infinite number of bad guys, a countdown clock, and a...

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May 6, 20242 min read

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I started this blog because one of my siblings pushed me into it...But also to give you a glimpse into my thoughts and experiences as a staffing agent.

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