Get Better Temporary Staffing Results--Permanently!

No less an authority than The New York Times recently trumpeted, "The Rise of the Permanent Temp Economy." While so many other industries have faced downturns, the staffing industry has been on the upswing as many companies realize the value of the contingent workforce.

But like so many other tools, a staffing agency is only valuable if you know how to use it right. To ensure you get the best results from using their services, follow these 10 best practices.

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Gator Hunters Need Jobs, Too!

In a recent survey, CareerBuilder invited HR managers to submit real-life examples of resumes that stood out for the right--and wrong--reasons. Here are a few that definitely fell into the "wrong" category:

• Candidate applying for a management job listed "gator hunting" as a skill.
• Candidate's resume included phishing as a hobby.
• Candidate applying for an accounting job said he was "deetail-oriented" and spelled the company's name incorrectly.
• Candidate's cover letter contained "LOL."

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