Your Career Checklist: Comparing a Bad Job vs. a Bad Day

Bad Job Vs Bad Day

Like everyone else, you have bad days at work. You may have a conflict with a coworker, forget to bring your lunch, or have to work late and miss an important event. However, when you repeatedly have bad days that turn into weeks or months, there may be a bigger problem. Here are some tips… Read More »

4 Spooky Myths About Working with a Recruiter

Job Search Through COVID-19 Recruiter Myths

Working with a recruiter may be beneficial to your job search. They offer a vast network with unadvertised roles that result in less competition for interviews and increased odds of receiving an offer. Because many people have misconceptions about what recruiters do and whom they advocate for, we want to clear up the following four… Read More »

5 Traits to Look for in Your Next Recruiter

Hiring a Staffing Recruiter

When hiring a staffing recruiter, there are specific traits to look for. Although every recruiter is different, the best ones have a number of characteristics in common. When hiring a staffing recruiter, focus on finding these five traits. 1. Relationships A top recruiter acts as a confidential sounding board, workforce/workplace expert and friend. A recruiter… Read More »

Feel Alone in Your Job Hunt?

Don't feel alone in your job hunt with Barracuda Staffing & Consulting!

Don’t feel alone in your job hunt! Your job hunt can be a long journey. It’s daunting and intimidating to walk through it alone. You may not know where to start, how to get through the interview, how to deal with rejection, or anything else that comes up along your journey. Know that Barracuda Staffing… Read More »

Job Hunting has Changed

Job Hunting has Changed

Job hunting has changed have changed over the years. It’s a digital era, impersonal, and resumes are now required. You may be used to the old ways of getting a job, but you’ll find that the environment has changed completely. Not sure how to handle all of that? Here’s how Barracuda Staffing can help with… Read More »

If You’ve Had Bad Experiences with Other Staffing Agencies

Bad Experiences with Staffing Agencies

In the world of staffing agencies, not all are created equal. We’re well aware of the assumptions that surround staffing agencies, and we understand that past negative experiences can leave you skeptical. If you’ve been wondering what sets Barracuda apart, let us put your doubts to rest. Transparency: Putting You First At Barracuda, we believe… Read More »

Unprepared for the Job Hunt?

Unprepared for the Job Hunt

Unprepared for the Job Hunt? It’s okay to feel nervous about job hunting. It’s not the easiest task and it’s a lot to handle, but I’m here to tell you that it’s going to be fine. Whether you’re just starting out in the job market and have never interviewed in your life, or you’re restarting… Read More »

Appropriate Body Language in an Interview

I’m back with more tips on how to crush your interviews! Let’s talk about appropriate interview body language. I know that this may be a surprising topic because you wouldn’t normally think there is much to it, but it’s something everyone needs to be mindful of. Not thinking about your body language during the interview… Read More »