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By Karyn Tellez, Vice President of TES Staffing When you’re hiring (or job hunting), the process can feel endless. Resumes pile up, emails go unanswered, and weeks can pass before you find the right match. That’s where a staffing agency can make all the difference —...

By Karyn Tellez, Vice President of TES Staffing Searching for a job can be one of life’s most stressful experiences — and if you’ve been out of work for a while, that stress can grow into something much heavier. The waiting, the uncertainty, and the constant need to...

First impressions matter — especially when it comes to welcoming a new employee to your team. After weeks (or months) of recruiting, interviewing, and screening, the last thing any business wants is for a great new hire to walk out after a few weeks. Yet it happens...

By Karyn Tellez, Vice President of TES Staffing Interviewing can be one of the most nerve-wracking parts of any job search — and yet, it’s also one of the most exciting. It’s your chance to show an employer who you are beyond your resume and why you’re the right fit...

By Karyn Tellez, Vice President of TES Staffing Your resume is your first impression — and in today’s fast-moving job market, first impressions matter more than ever. At TES Staffing, we review hundreds of resumes every week for Rochester-area job seekers in...

When you trust a staffing agency with your hiring needs, you’re not just asking for resumes — you’re asking for peace of mind. At TES Staffing, we understand that every person we place represents your organization. The way they communicate, show up, collaborate, and...

How to Retain Staff: Strategies Rochester Employers Can Rely On By Karyn Tellez, Vice President of TES Staffing Recruiting great employees is only half the challenge. The real measure of a strong organization is whether those employees want to stay. Across Monroe...

Smell, Sight and Sounds are imperative senses that can help you perfect the interview process. Crucial elements to consider when interviewing for a job go beyond your outfit and clean copies of your resume. To really give an outstanding first and lasting impression,...

All too often performance reviews are just a “thing” that has to happen in order to be in compliance with the company’s process. The great companies understand that performance reviews are an extremely valuable time to critically review not only the...

Do you ever feel off-track or have no idea what to do with yourself when you don’t have your phone with you? Inevitably, most of us do. We have a tendency to check or respond to every text, call, and social media-related message. One of the places where you are going...

When interviewing for a new job, we can often be asked to speak on difficult topics such as reasons for leaving a previous position or challenging situations that we faced in previous roles. When answering these questions it is essential to keep the tone of the...

As you begin your job search, there are many things that should do to prepare like updating your resume and references. For many people this is the most important step, and other details may be skipped. One important detail to remember before, during and after your...