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Bad Advice Job Seekers Should Stop Listening to

A man sitting in an interview across the table from an interviewer holding a clipboard—Stratice blog cover.

We’ve all heard career advice that may seem questionable at times. While advice is usually well-meaning that doesn’t mean it should always be heeded. There is much bad advice that is given. Take this time to reconsider what you’ve always heard about job-seeking. If you’re looking for a job, make sure to take advice from those that want you to Go Forth and Conquer, like our experts at Stratice.

Advantages of Contract Employment

Two women meeting to fill out a contract—Stratice blog cover.

At Stratice, we know how important employment is to people. Employment has many benefits, especially security. The security of knowing you have a job has become quite precious in the past few years as the pandemic has turned everyone’s world upside down. This has given increased popularity to contract employment. Contract employment allows for security as well as flexibility. There are many misconceptions about contract employment like it’s not valuable or it’s just for answering phones or spending time in warehouses. In fact, all industries are hiring contract workers. If you’re looking for a job, don’t miss the perfect opportunity with contract employment. Stratice has experts who can help you discover your perfect employment opportunity. Contract employment might be the best match for you and will provide you with many benefits.

How to be an Ideal Team Player

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Teamwork is an absolute necessity for success. The best way to achieve success in your life and career is to be an ideal team player. Ideal team players are the most valuable people to have in your organization. The ideal team player is humble, hungry, and smart. These virtues are what we look for here at Stratice. We want our candidates and our internal team to be the best they can be. Our experts at Stratice know and practice the virtues it takes to be an ideal team player. Using these tools will make you the most valuable employee you can be.

Direct Hire or Contract to Hire

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Are you searching for a job or to fill an open position? If so, it’s important to know and understand the difference between the types of employment opportunities; Direct Hire and Contract to Hire. Each is designed to fit a specific need and knowing which will serve you best is key.

How to Decide Your Career Path

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It’s a daunting question to answer – what do you want to do with your life? Few people could probably answer it confidently. There aren’t many classes that teach you how to know which “next steps” to take in your career. College degree or not – you might find yourself wandering around trying to decide which path is right for you. 

Why Use a Staffing Firm?

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Hiring isn’t a quick and easy process. Many employers are starting to shift from tackling it on their own to eliciting the help of staffing firms to make their lives easier! Some, however, aren’t sure if it’s worth the money. We’re here to help you understand how a staffing agency, Stratice in particular, can come alongside you in the journey of filling your open positions.

Owner Spotlight – Chris and Robin Hampton

The Hampton family and all their grandkids posing around a birthday cake.

We are excited to spotlight another two of our owners – Chris and Robin Hampton. They are proud to be a part of the Straticephere, alongside Scott and Jordan Franklin! Together, these 4 can conquer anything!

Owner Spotlight – Jordan and Scott Franklin

Jordan and Scott Franklin's family photo of them and three kids.

Scott and Jordan Franklin are two of the proud owners of Stratice! Together they are a dynamic duo conquering the world of consulting. Scott’s eye for detail and Jordan’s spunk make for the perfect team!

Quarantine Point System Challenge

A cover photo for the Stratice blog "Quarantine Point System." A girl is curled up on a bed with a blanket and coffee cup.

Have you been locked inside during quarantine, trying to maintain a proper social distance from the rest of society during this COVID-19 pandemic? Maybe that means you are being SUPER productive and accomplishing all of those tasks you have been putting off for months and months. Or, if you aren’t quite as ambitious, you might be doing good just to get up and brush your hair each day!