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Should I Create a Video Resume?

You know you need to stand out in your job search among the sea of other candidates. So is creating and submitting a video resume the way to go? As a leading Hartford recruitment firm, Stewart Staffing...

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Don’t Make These First-Time Job Seeker Mistakes

As one of Southern New England’s top employment agencies, Stewart Staffing knows searching for a new job is stressful for any job candidate. But when it’s your first time on the job market, it can be...

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How to Kick Boredom at Work to the Curb

Everyone has boring days at work. But, as one of Central Connecticut’s top employment agencies, Stewart Staffing can tell you if boredom at work has prolonged itself into weeks or months, then it’s...

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Is It Ok to Call in Sick When You’re Not?

Ever feel like you need an extra day of vacation, or maybe just some time at home by yourself…on a Monday morning – then called in sick when you’re not? If you have, you’re not alone. In 2013, nearly...

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Not a ‘People Person’? Here’s How to Boost Your Work Relationships

As one of the leading employment agencies in Hartford, CT, Stewart Staffing can tell you that a big part of being successful at work is building relationships with your colleagues. This can be a...

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How to Get a Cold Colleague to Warm Up to You

As one of Southern New England’s leading employment agencies, Stewart Staffing can tell you that work relationships can have a big impact on your career success. So if you have a colleague who doesn’t...

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What to Do When an Interviewer Keeps Interrupting You

You know that as a candidate, you shouldn’t chronically interrupt the person interviewing you. But what if they keep interrupting you…to take a phone call, check an email, or talk to a colleague? What...

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What to Do When You’re Asked to Resign

It’s the last thing you expected to hear – you get called into your boss’s office and told your position is being terminated. You can either be fired or sign a resignation letter. What should you do?...

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Should My Cover Letter Be Longer Than a Page?

How long should a cover letter be? Just a few paragraphs, or a full page or more? As one of the top employment agencies in Hartford County, Stewart Staffing knows there’s no one right answer when it...

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When Your Job History Terrifies Employers

With Halloween just around the corner, a scary job history may be fitting…but it also makes it more difficult to land a job. How can you overcome past mistakes so you can land the position of your...

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What Should You Say (and Not Say) in an Exit Interview

If you’ve recently resigned your job, then your employer may want to conduct an exit interview with you. The purpose of these is to determine the reason you’re leaving so they can lower turnover in the...

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Advice for Dealing With Nosy Co-Workers

Do you have a co-worker who always seems to be sticking their nose into other people’s business? They’re the person who always pries into your personal life, comments every day on what you eat for...

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Thinking of Lying in a Job Interview? It Will Cost You

If you’ve been searching for a job for a while, you may be tempted to fabricate details of your background or salary in order to land a new opportunity. But, as one of Central Connecticut’s top...

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6 Tips for Staying Productive During the Holidays

It’s that time of the year – when everyone is busy with holiday preparations. But the fact of the matter is that you still have work to do. How do you stay productive while also enjoying the season?...

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5 Tips for Ramping Up Your Productivity in 2015

Is one of your resolutions for 2015 to boost productivity on the job? As one of Southern New England’s leading employment agencies, Stewart Staffing knows it can certainly be a challenge. However, if...

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How to Fall Back in Love With Your Job 

Valentine’s Day is almost here. You might be thinking about cards and chocolates for your significant other. But have you also been wondering how to re-ignite that spark in your career? If you’ve “lost...

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When Your Name Impacts Your Job Search

It would be nice to say that names don’t matter – and every job candidate is judged solely based on experience, skills and abilities. But, as one of the leading employment agencies in Hartford County,...

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4 Red Flags to Watch for When Searching for Flexible Jobs

Don’t want to work a traditional 40-hour week? Looking for a job opportunity that offers more flexibility? As one of Southern New England’s top employment agencies, Stewart Staffing knows there are...

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Should I Exaggerate My Skills in a Job Interview?

The short answer is: No. As one of the leading employment agencies in Southern New England, Stewart Staffing knows even if you hear of other candidates overstating their skills in a job interview, that...

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5 Ways to Fail Your Next Phone Interview

Have a phone interview coming up? Make sure you’re well prepared for it. As Hartford headhunters, Stewart Staffing knows employers use these screens to filter out weak candidates and find the best...

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