The old saying is “it’s hard to find good help these days.” While a cliché, it still rings true for most companies. Many of the companies that we have talked to in the Southeast have told us that they are having trouble finding good, professional candidates for their job openings. Of course, there is something …
Got Friends? Here at Visium Resources we are always needing to find talented people to fill many different roles with our various clients. We have often found that our best candidates come from the talent we have already contacted. In order to super-charge our referrals, we are proud to introduce The Visium Refers program. Visium …
Effective tips for your next interview. In-person interviews have can be daunting, not only for the candidate interviewing for an open position, but also for the decision makers. How can you use a relatively brief time frame to assess a stranger and figure out if they are a good fit for your organization? How many …
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Hiring contract employees has become one of the most popular ways to acquire new talent. 20-30% of the current US and EU workforce is made up of independent contract employees. This number is expected to increase in the coming years as, according to McKinsey Global Institute, 42% of executives plan to increase hiring of contractors. …
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Working with a recruiting agency, such as Visium Resources, is a great way to make yourself available to many different types of jobs. It can get confusing, however. when your recruiter calls you with a “direct-to hire” or “contract-to-direct” position. With a few different employment types being offered to you, you might wonder what they …
Staffing Vocabulary: Contract, Direct, Contract-to-Direct Read More »
Often, people will have questions regarding how staffing agencies make money and how much money that is. There is a gap between what a contract employee is being paid and what a staffing agency is billing per hour. What happens to the money in the middle of those rates? At Visium, we believe in treating …
When you are looking for work, you may have encountered this exact scenario: You are looking through a Linked-In job search when you come across a fantastic opportunity, you apply and are called in for an interview. You dress to impress and show up early with all your amazing interview answers memorized; only to find …
Show Me The Money: How much do Staffing Agencies Cost You? Read More »