Positive Thoughts, Positive Results

The Power of Positivity Unlock the transformative Power of Positivity with insights from Barracuda. Embrace optimism for a brighter future. The most powerful force in the human psyche is how we describe ourselves to ourselves in my opinion. I fully believe that the words that follow, “I am…” follow you throughout the day. For instance… Read More »

How to Prepare for an Interview

  I don’t know about you, but being interviewed is probably one of the most uncomfortable and stressful things for me to do. When I’m in an interview, I feel extremely anxious. I start to sweat, I turn red, and my lips will actually twitch. That’s not exactly how I want my potential employer to… Read More »

The Power of First Impressions

  When it comes to first impressions, I have always been told that they’re everything. You can’t redo a first impression, so they can make or break you in your personal life as well as your professional life. Why They’re Important First impressions are very important for a number of reasons. During your first impression,… Read More »

What Your Recruiter Needs from You: Honesty

We want to end your job search immediately and put you on the path to grow in your field. Honesty is the best policy to make this happen.

What Your Recruiter Needs from You: Honesty Honesty is always the best policy! As a recruiter, I want my candidates to know I am here for them. My main objective is to find a job you actually want to go to and succeed in. Barracuda has built a reputation of finding the perfect fit for… Read More »

Being Professional on Facebook

Being Professional on Facebook Social media and Facebook is a big player in the professional world now. Almost everyone at some point has had a profile and more and more companies are looking at profiles before making a hiring decision. Why is it so important? Nowadays, your role at a company doesn’t end when you… Read More »

Resume Types and When to Use Them

Resume Types and When to Use Them Chronological and Functional Resume Types! Chronological Resumes The chronological resume begins with a list of the job applicant’s previous work history. This list of jobs appears in reverse chronological order, with the most recent job listed first. The strength of this type of resume is that it showcases… Read More »

What to Wear to Your Interview

What to Wear to Your Interview Before the Interview At Barracuda Staffing, we recruit for a variety of positions ranging anywhere from the executive level, to general labor positions. One of the most frequently asked questions a recruiter encounters is, “What should I wear to my interview?” Recruiters invest a lot of time and effort… Read More »

The Do’s and Don’ts of Creating A Resume

The Do’s and Don’ts of Creating A Resume Creating a Resume – while they may seem kind of intimidating and confusing, they’re actually not too difficult, and can be made fairly easily. The DO’s of Creating a Resume Do highlight your most relevant experience that applies to the position you are seeking. To do this,… Read More »

3 Tips Help You Ace Your Interview Before You Walk In

3 Tips Help You Ace Your Interview Before You Walk In Going to an interview can be a very stressful and nerve wracking experience, especially if you are not prepared and uninformed about the job or even the business you are applying for. There are a few things that I have learned in my experience… Read More »

Is Your LinkedIn Profile Complete?

Is Your LinkedIn Profile Complete? As social media becomes more important in our professional lives, LinkedIn grows in necessity. If you’re looking to build your network, considering a new job (especially in a professional sector), or establish credibility in your industry you need to be on LinkedIn. You need to be using it to the… Read More »