KNF&T Gives Mock Interviews to Suffolk Students We are excited to be participating in Suffolk University’s Mock Interview Day tomorrow, March, 5. We will be on campus from 10am-12pm to sit with Suffolk students and talk about best practices when it comes to interviewing. As graduation and summer approaches, it’s never too late to brush …
The big day is coming up – graduation! But now what? Taking the next step can be exciting, but it can also be frustrating if you aren’t sure what to do next. Working with a staffing firm is an easy way to get guidance in that next step and find the best career path for …
Author: Beth Tucker, CEO What do a restaurant manager, an administrative assistant, and a stay-at-home mother have in common? They all have the soft skills needed to be excellent customer service representatives. I was reading an article in USA Today that described how these candidates didn’t traditionally fit the mold of customer service reps, but …
By Beth Tucker, President and CEO of KNF&T Staffing Resources I can only imagine what you must be thinking: “Why in the world would you hire someone with no experience? It seems like such a gamble.” Well, it is… and it isn’t. I work in the recruiting world, so I’ve had time and practice in …
Hiring a new employee can be exciting, but the process is often overwhelming. Here are three simple steps to help keep your interviewing process on track for success: 1. Pre-screen –Talking to a candidate over the phone before scheduling an interview allows you to vet whether or not a candidate should come in for an …
There’s almost nothing more exciting than when you find that needle in the talent haystack. Someone who has all the experience you were looking for – the one who will both fit in seamlessly and hit the ground running. But… there’s nothing more disappointing than hearing that person has accepted another company’s offer before yours. …
Author: Beth Tucker, CEO In the hiring process, skills are certainly important but relying too heavily on them can be a big mistake. Too often, the right candidate might not have the resume you’re looking for but may have experience that can transfer really well into a different position. For instance, a person may have …