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What’s a Cover Letter and Why’s it Important?

by admin | Oct 24, 2018 | All Star Labor & Staffing

You know you’ve seen it before. You’re reading a job posting and at the end you see the words, “Submit your resume and cover letter.” Many applicants are deterred from this little phrase and they shouldn’t be. This is an opportunity to let yourself stand out from...

6 Essential Steps to Prepare for an Interview

by admin | Oct 17, 2018 | All Star Labor & Staffing

Congratulations! You’ve completed the application process, the interview has been scheduled, and you’re getting excited for this opportunity, but wait… you must prepare yourself before stepping foot into that interview. Planning ahead for an interview and being...

Easy Ways to Show Your Employees Appreciation

by admin | Oct 11, 2018 | All Star Labor & Staffing

It’s probably something that most employers and managers forget about in their day to day, but a top contributor to a productive company is positive employee morale. Showing employee recognition and gratitude such as a thank you or a job well done can result in...

What You May Not Know About All Star Labor & Staffing

by admin | Oct 5, 2018 | All Star Labor & Staffing

If you’re unfamiliar with All Star Labor & Staffing, you may think we are just another “temporary agency” but we are so much more than that. We are a local Oregon company dedicated to helping our communities grow through employment. Founded in Portland in 2009,...

How to Stay Motivated in the Workplace

by admin | Sep 21, 2018 | All Star Labor & Staffing

We’ve all faced those days when we’re not feeling the most motivated at work, and that’s completely normal. In fact, most people feel loss of motivation sometimes, but if you keep in mind that your job and career’s success is up to you and only you, you will find your...

4 Qualities to Look For in a Staffing Agency.

by admin | Sep 14, 2018 | All Star Labor & Staffing

We understand there are lot of staffing services out there to choose from, so how do you know which one is right for your company? It is essential to do a little research, ask around and most importantly, request a meeting. Working with an agency can help alleviate...

Is your social media hurting your chances of landing a job?

by admin | Sep 7, 2018 | All Star Labor & Staffing

If you’re like most of us these days, you probably have a social media account, or maybe even a couple. Why not, they are a great way to stay connected with friends and family, plus they can sometimes even help you in your job search. Be careful though, in some cases,...

One Family’s Success – A True Community Effort

by admin | Aug 24, 2018 | All Star Labor & Staffing

Recently, our Albany All Star Labor & Staffing office was mentioned in a great article by Family Tree Relief Nursery about one of our own community family success stories. From struggling to find housing and work; to finally being able to find and settle into a...

What it Takes to be a True All Star Employee

by admin | Aug 10, 2018 | All Star Labor & Staffing

All Star Labor & Staffing is just that… All Stars. We pride ourselves on having some of the greatest employees there are. But what does it mean to be a true All Star employee? True All Stars show up early, go above and beyond, have an open mind, a positive...

Benefits to “Temp” Jobs You May Have Overlooked

by admin | Aug 3, 2018 | All Star Labor & Staffing

While All Star Labor & Staffing is known for our variety in lengths of jobs, one that actually has the most benefits are our short term temporary jobs. What are temporary jobs or “temp” jobs and what are the benefits to temp jobs? They are short term assignments...