Staffing Tips From a Top Miami Agency: 5 Employees You Need to Fire Now

You have an employee who’s highly skilled and one of the best in their field. Trouble is, they’re also extremely abrasive, don’t work well with others, and are creating chaos in the workplace. Sound familiar? They’re the “workplace diva” and, as one of Miami’s top staffing agencies, Future Force can tell you that you may just be… Read More »

Tell Me About Yourself: How to Answer the Most Dreaded Interview Question

If you’re like most job candidates, then you dread the “tell me about yourself” interview question. It’s such an open-ended question. What’s the interviewer really looking for in your answer? Where do you begin? And how much should you reveal? First things first: Whether you discuss your most recent career accomplishment, or give a quick… Read More »

Inside Scoop on Recruiting: 5 Things Job Candidates Need to Know

As one of Dade County’s top employment agencies, Future Force knows that searching for a new job can be like navigating a minefield. Not only is it highly stressful, but one wrong move can knock you out of the running for a job. But, as the saying goes, “knowledge is power.” So to help ensure you’re… Read More »

Reviewing Resumes in 30 Seconds or Less

Post a job, receive a flood of resumes, get overwhelmed. Sound familiar? As one of Miami’s top staffing firms, Future Force knows the resume screening process can be daunting; what’s more is that you must spend the time to review every single submission to ensure you don’t miss out on a leading candidate. The good news is… Read More »

Building an Optimistic Workforce

The economy is supposedly getting better. And yet according to a recent study, 83% of U.S. employees are stressed by at least one work-related issue – which is up 10% from last year. The study, which was commissioned by Everest College, showed that “unreasonable workload” and “low pay” were the two biggest sources of stress… Read More »

Should You Apply for Miami Jobs If You’re Overqualified?

You’ve been plugging away at your job search for months now. You’ve submitted your resume for hundreds of openings. You’ve interviewed, but haven’t gotten any offers. Things aren’t looking good. Perhaps you should apply for Miami jobs you’re overqualified for? After all, you’ve got plenty of experience – employers would be jumping over each other to… Read More »

Could the Order Your Interview in Hurt or Help Your Job Hunt?

When it comes to finding a job, most candidates look for even the tiniest element to give them an edge – for instance, interview order. Some candidates think it’s in their best interest to attempt to reserve the very first slot with the hiring manager – when everyone is at their freshest and the candidate… Read More »

To Fire or Not to Fire an Employee: How to Tell

As one of the leading staffing services firms in Miami Lakes, Future Force knows dealing with a problem employee can be…well…a problem for many managers. It can seem easier to simply ignore the situation rather than face it. Or the thinking goes that with a little extra training and support, the employee/employer relationship is salvageable.… Read More »

Are You Making These Common Mistakes When Interviewing Job Candidates?

When it comes to job interviews, there’s a lot on the line. An effective interview can lead to a great hire and increased productivity. On the other hand, a less successful interview can lead to an employer’s worst nightmare – the bad hire. So with that said, what are some common mistakes employers make when… Read More »

13 Inspirational Quotes to Get You Through a Tough Job Search

Let’s face it. Job searches are never really fun. From the endless customization of your resume to the constant interview preparation and the long hours waiting by the phone for an answer, hunting for jobs in Miami can oftentimes feel like a full-time job in and of itself – minus the pay. But when you… Read More »

Is Your Accent Hurting Your Career?

You know that how you look is the first thing people notice about you. But did you know that how you speak is the second? And that if you have a strong regional or foreign accent, it could actually hinder your career mobility? While not hiring someone just because they have an accent is considered… Read More »

Are You Sending Out “Bad Employer” Signals?

When it comes to hiring, you may think the ball is in your court. After all, the unemployment rate is inching up again and most job candidates are desperate for work, right? Not so fast. As one of the leading staffing agencies in Miami, Future Force can tell you that many of today’s top candidates… Read More »

Hiring Unemployed Applicants: Fact vs. Fiction

Not that long ago, there was an uproar in the media that resulted from companies placing job postings stating basically “don’t apply if you’re unemployed.” But while there are certainly employers out there that don’t look too kindly on being unemployed, is it really the “scarlet letter” of the working world that it once was?… Read More »

Does Your Resume Scream “Amateur”?

Your resume is the first point of contact a hiring manager will have with you. And yet so many good candidates have resumes that position them as less-than-professional. Unfortunately, in today’s competitive economy, it’s an employer’s market, so even the littlest misstep can put you out of the running for a job opening. That’s why,… Read More »