Tempstar Staffing Blog
Insights, tips, and trends for the industrial and skilled trades workforce.
Temporary Job Interview Questions You Should Be Asking
When looking for temporary work, it is important to know what questions to ask during the interview with recruiters. Not only will it help you understand the job better and know what is expected of you, but it will signal your seriousness about the job. It will also give you insight into the company as…
Between Jobs? Do These 5 Things While Job Hunting
Being between jobs is almost always an uncertain time. Fortunately, even though things may seem out of your control right now, it doesn’t have to be that way. While you’re job hunting, there are a few things you can do to keep yourself busy and productive. You might also find yourself learning and increasing your…
What Is A CNC Operator And What Do They Do?
If you’ve ever worked in manufacturing industries, you’ve likely met, or worked with, CNC Operators in your day-to-day work. Due to the nature of the job, “CNC Operator” is an umbrella term that can apply to many different kinds of machines. Are you curious as to what is a CNC operator and what they do?…
Why You Should Create a Job Search Email
One of the more useful things a job seeker can make is a brand-new email account. However, many job seekers still use their personal email to submit applications and sign up for job search services. While this isn’t a required step, when you create a job search email, you gain several key benefits that can…
5 Questions About Temporary Work Answered
Millions of Americans currently work in temporary and contract jobs. However, millions more have never even heard of them before or don’t know much about them. How much do you know about temporary work? If you’ve worked with a staffing agency before, probably know quite a lot about it. If you haven’t, and you’re curious,…
4 Tips To Smoothly Adapt To A Night Shift Routine
A night shift job can be a great way to earn extra money and explore a different working environment. However, there are many things to consider before making the switch. If you’ve always worked daytime shifts in your career, going straight into the graveyard shift may land you in hot water fast. We recommend following…
Did The Traditional Interview Get Replaced?
While many businesses still interview in person, many others are switching to alternatives. Following the COVID-19 pandemic and economic shutdown, employers have had to switch up their hiring practices. To keep employees and customers safe, buildings had to be closed, and employers used phone & virtual interviews instead. However, now that the restrictions have been…
9 Great Jobs That Only Require A GED
Working towards getting your GED? Have you just recently obtained your GED but not sure what jobs you can get with it? Look no further. A GED is the first step towards landing a high-quality job! Many companies around the nation are looking for motivated people to fill critical positions in great jobs that only…
Is Your Career Moving in the Right Direction?
Finding out whether or not you’re on the right track is a difficult thing to do. It isn’t the same as being on the wrong track, where it’s pretty easy to see. The right direction may still be filled with hard times & difficult decisions, but you’ll still be able to see where you’re going.…
Making Friends At Work: Good Idea or Bad Idea?
Have you ever thought about your work friends? Did making friends at your job come naturally to you, or was it difficult? Do you have work friends at all, or are you a lone wolf? Whatever your situation may be, making and having friends at work can give you an advantage in your work. However,…





