Why use a STAFFING COMPANY as a JOB SEEKER?

January 20, 2025 | Lola Lass

There are many, but we’ll start with just these 4. (Part 1 of 2)

In today’s competitive job market, standing out as a candidate can feel like an uphill battle. You’ve polished your resume, curated your LinkedIn profile, and sent out countless applications, but responses can be slow or nonexistent. If this sounds familiar, partnering with a staffing company might be the game-changer you need. Staffing companies offer a wealth of advantages that can help you get discovered by the right employers and land your dream job.

#1 ACCESS to HIDDEN OPPORTUNITIES

Many companies don’t post their job openings publicly for a variety of reasons. Some do not want to have to weed through the many unqualified resumes they always receive. Some might be looking to replace someone already working for them that is underperforming so they want a confidential search. Regardless of why, many employers like to rely on staffing firms to fill their roles quickly and efficiently. By working with a staffing company, you gain access to these hidden opportunities, expanding your job search beyond what’s available on traditional job boards.

#2 JOB MARKET EXPERTISE AND INSIGHT

Staffing professionals are experts on the job market. They understand what employers are looking for, current hiring trends, and skills that are in demand. This expertise allows them to match you, the candidate, with positions that align with your qualifications, experience, and career goals.

#3 PERSONAL ATTENTION AND SUPPORT

When you partner with a staffing company, you are not “just another resume” in a pile. Being in a pile of paper resumes, prior to technological developments, was bad enough. But being in a pile of electronic resumes means there isn’t even a visible reminder that you exist, and that you are watiing for an answer. Recruiters take time to get to know you through phone calls and interviews, and they learn about your strengths, perferences and ambitions. They can provide advice, tailored to you, on improving your resume, on how to best interivew with each specific client, and how to best showcase your skills effectively.

#4 THEY CAN TELL YOUR STORY

When you work with a staffing professional, you no longer are lost in the void that comes from randomly applying online. You have a real person talking to the hiring manager, and one that can tell your story – the WHY you should be considered for the open position, even if you don’t check off all the boxes. Good recruiters will also take the time to contact your previous employers to gather more positive feedback to share about you when they present you to their clients to further motivate them to interview you. If they haven’t met you, they can’t discover you are the RIGHT PERSON for their team!

*Stay tuned for Part 2 of WHY SHOULD I WORK WITH A STAFFING COMPANY, coming soon!

What Our Clients Are Saying

When you call Adeeta, Lola and her staff are all about providing the best possible outcome for your staffing issue. Lola and her team evaluate the best approach to filling a position, suggest a course of action and implement an effective staffing solution. I have personally found Lola’s experience in the local market place to be invaluable. She is knowledgeable, efficient, and professional. She is a true business partner. I would highly recommend using Adeeta with Lola at the helm. Frankly, I don’t use any other staffing company. I don’t need to.

Pat D., Human Resources Manager
(Major construction firm) New Orleans, LA

I think ADEETA is the best! The team there is super responsive and we love the candidates that they send us. The temps we have gotten for our short term needs and the candidates we have gotten for our direct hire needs have all been wonderful, skilled, smart, motivated, and professional. I can’t say enough good things about ADEETA!

Angela O’Byrne, President
PEREZ, APC, New Orleans, LA

Lola Lass and the staff at Adeeta have always taken the time to understand our needs so that they can provide the candidate that best fits our culture, as well as the skill set for the position. We have been extremely happy with Adeeta’s responsiveness and professionalism. They always make me feel that my request is the most important item on their “to do” list.

Carol G., VP of Human Resources
(National Non-Profit Organization) New Orleans, LA

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