Why You Shouldn’t Ask “What Are Your Weaknesses?”

“What are your weaknesses?” As one of South Florida’s leading staffing services firms, Future Force knows that it’s probably one of the most asked interview questions out there. It’s probably also the one question that most candidates lie in response to. After all, how many candidates have you heard respond with “I’m not really a team player,”… Read More »

Do Your Holiday Parties Hurt Productivity?

If you’re like most employers, chances are, they do. Consider the facts. According to a recent study by Harris Interactive of more than 2,000 American workers: 64% of respondents said they either called in sick or knew someone who did so in order to nurse a hangover after a company holiday party. Furthermore, approximately half of workers… Read More »

How to Bring Up Sensitive Topics in a Job Interview

Pay. Benefits. Travel. Flex schedules. Telecommuting. If the job posting doesn’t spell out information about these all-important subjects, then you’re likely dying to know the details of each. At the same time, though, you know you’re not supposed to ask about pay and benefits out of the gate…in the first five minutes of the interview.… Read More »

What to Do When You’re Waiting to Hear Back About a Job

One of the worst parts of the job search process is the waiting. It’s especially difficult when you know you’re in the running for a certain opportunity – and you aren’t quite sure when you’ll hear any news back. As one of the top employment firms in South Florida, Future Force knows there are some… Read More »

6 Reference Checking Mistakes You Could Be Making

When managers make a hiring mistake, they often wonder where in the process they went wrong. Was it the phone screen, the interview questions, the skills tests, or something else entirely? While there’s no set answer for every hiring mistake, one simple solution for avoiding them in the future is to conduct effective reference checks.… Read More »

How to Avoid Seasonal Workers Splitting During Your Busiest Time

Does your business depend on seasonal workers during the holidays? If it does, then you’re likely well underway with the hiring process. But do you also have a plan in place for getting the most from those workers – ensuring they don’t walk off the job during your busiest week? If you don’t, as one… Read More »

4 Tips for Staying Positive During Your Job Search

As one of South Florida’s top employment agencies, Future Force knows that the average job search today is around eight months. That’s a lot of hours, days, and weeks spent networking, polishing your resume, and interviewing. As a result, it can be easy to lose steam – and your positive attitude – halfway through the search. But… Read More »

Can You Skip Sending a Cover Letter?

In today’s day and age of video interviewing and Twitter job searches, do you really need to send something as old-fashioned as a cover letter with your resume? Can’t you just skip it? The answer: Probably not. Here are 4 reasons why: Reason #1: You’ll Look Unprofessional. As one of the leading employment firms in… Read More »

5 Cover Letter Red Flags to Look Out For

If you’re engaged in the hiring process, you likely know there are many resume red flags to look out for – thinks like big gaps between employment and signs of job hopping. However, did you also know there are plenty of cover letter red flags to be aware of? Unfortunately, as one of Miami’s top… Read More »

5 Tips to Help You Gear Up for Holiday Hiring

As one of the leading temporary staffing agencies in Miami, Future Force knows that staffing your company for the holiday rush isn’t always easy. But the earlier you start the process, the simpler it will be. Here are some tips to help you gear up for your holiday hiring – so you can access the qualified… Read More »

How to Present Your Education on Your Resume

As one of South Florida’s top employment firms, Future Force can tell you that every element of your resume is just another opportunity for you to stand out in a sea of other job seekers. This includes the Education section. So what’s the best way to present your academic accolades, and how can you deal… Read More »

Why You Should Never Lie on Your Resume

The numbers are in and it doesn’t look good. According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, 38% of job seekers admit to embellishing their job responsibilities on their resumes. And that’s the ones who admitted it! Just imagine what the real number would be if everyone came clean. Candidates lie…and hiring managers know it. As one… Read More »

5 Tips for Creating an Employee Referral Program

Looking for an easier way to find great candidates? An employee referral program could be the answer. Not only is it an effective way to uncover job candidates without spending a lot of money, but it also makes employees feel more involved in important decisions within the company. But, as one of the leading staffing… Read More »

5 Personalities to Avoid When You’re Hiring

Whoever said, “people are your most important asset,” clearly never had an office know-it-all. As one of the leading staffing services firms in Miami, Future Force knows that people who think they know everything annoy their co-workers, reduce morale, and upset productivity in the process. That’s why, when it comes time to hire, it’s so important… Read More »

What to Do When a Criminal Record is Hurting Your Job Search

As one of the top employment agencies in Dade County, Future Force knows there are all sorts of situations that can be a challenge during a job search. From getting fired to not having enough experience, these types of issues can hinder even the most aggressive job candidate. But what about when you have a… Read More »