The Advantage Difference!

Advantage staffing is a "niche oriented" placement firm for professional, administrative, office, accounting, managerial, sales, engineering, and technical personnel. Our focus is to place qualified applicants into particular full-time "direct hire" or "temp-to-hire" positions. Unlike standard "Temp Agencies", our focus is not simply temps! We do staff some temp assignments, but most of our clients want qualified full-time workers to fill career oriented positions. These jobs are filled by either the "direct" or "temp-to-hire" methods. There is never a fee to applicants or employees. To satisfy both our clients' and applicants' needs, we strive to differentiate between long-term career jobs and "temp assignments". Let's face it, despite what the newspapers print, many workers do not want to work temp jobs forever. In all probability, neither do you! The key in this business is to know the difference, and to treat your applicants accordingly. And we do!

"Temp Bench" Program

First of all, if we know that our client's job is temp, we will tell you it's temp. Simple as that! But don't automatically refuse a temp assignment if it qualifies under Advantage's "Temp Bench" Program. Under this program, we have certain clients who will agree to let "perm job hunters" work special hours so that they can still go on interviews.

For example, one of our clients lets such job hunters work until 4:00 p.m. each day so that they can go on interviews. In return, the worker agrees to provide a reasonable resignation notice before going to their new-found career job. This has proven to be a "win-win" program for our clients and employees. Ask us for details.

Interviews & Testing

This is another area where we are different from the so called "temp agencies". Since 1995, applicants have been telling us that they dislike having agencies give them 2 hours worth of tests when they don't even have a job for them. We don't waste time giving a "battery of tests" to an applicant for whom we have no job. Instead, we administer "job specific" tests to each candidate who has the basic qualifications for, and who is interested in a particular job! Our employees and applicants have often commented that we really save them time in this area.
Since most of our clients are looking for "direct hire" or "temp-to-hire" candidates, the interview process is important, but again different than in the so called "temp agencies". We tend to conduct "focus interviews" for particular jobs. We explore your qualifications and experience to determine if you are qualified for each particular job. Our clients will also usually conduct in depth interviews, so be prepared.

Career Planning

Advantage can't plan your career for you. Nor can we train you. We can, however, provide guidance that rivals any of the so called "industry leaders". We've helped many applicants get their careers on track by choosing the right employment opportunity and training programs. Remember though, career planning starts with you, the applicant.

Policy Statement

We are dedicated to placing you in a job that you want, and for which you are qualified. We will be honest with you about your job-related strengths and limitations.
Here's What We Ask Of You:

*Be "open" about your job likes and dislikes

*Tell us if you don't want a job offered to you!

*Take a job only if it's right for you, your schedule, and your career.

*Keep your appointments.

*Be realistic in reviewing your skills, experience, job strengths and limitations.