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Finding the perfect job is hard work.
The majority of job opportunities never get publically advertised. When needing to fill an open position, most companies either ask current employees for recommendations or turn to a staffing company. The old adage “To get a job you have to know someone” is the reason it's called “The hidden job market.”
Free help finding the job.
JobsFreeForAll is actively partnering with local staffing companies — organizations who specialize in helping businesses and jobseekers find one another. Their services are paid for by the business client, so jobseekers never have to pay a fee. Staffing companies save businesses time and money by delivering prescreened and prequalified job seekers.
Staffing companies also receive job orders from hundreds of different companies, so one interview with a staffing company means you're considered for hundreds of jobs.
They assess your skills and match you to the perfect opportunities, but they do so much more. They also offer training, plus provide help with resumes, cover letters and interview techniques.
If you've recently graduated from trade school or college, consider working temporary assignments with a staffing company. Why?
Get your foot in the door to companies who may not be hiring.
Accelerate your experience and work skills by working temporary assignments with various companies and industries. Try out many companies to see what you like without tarnishing your resume.
Free help finding the perfect job... who do I contact?
In Hawaii we recommend ALTRES Staffing.
ALTRES is a second-generation, family-owned business and Hawaii's largest human resources company. Founded in Honolulu in 1969, ALTRES has been delivering innovative employment solutions to Hawaii businesses for nearly 40 years.
With corporate headquarters in Honolulu, ALTRES employs more than 100 full-time staff in two companies with six office locations. ALTRES Staffing is Hawaii's largest employment services company, and ALTRES HR is the state's most experienced provider of outsourced human resource administration services.
ALTRES is ranked among the top 100 in Hawaii Business Magazine's Top 250 list of local businesses.
In addition, ALTRES has been ranked on the “Best Places to Work in Hawaii” for all five years that the program has been in place. In the 2008 and 2007 awards, ALTRES was ranked #2 among mid-size companies. They take HR seriously and know what it takes to be a great employer because it's the core of their business.That's their expertise.
Learn more about the ways ALTRES can help you.
967 Kapiolani Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 591-4940
405 Kilauea Ave.
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-4196
850-B Kamehameha Hwy., #162
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 456-6699
74-5565 Luhia Street, #C-5
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-1341
64-5193 Kinohou St., #105
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-6216
Jobs
Staffing companies match millions of people to millions of jobs.
- 2.96 million people per day are employed by staffing companies.
- 11.4 million temporary and contract employees are hired by U.S. staffing firms over the course of a year.
- 79% of staffing employees work full time, virtually the same as the rest of the work force.
Flexibility
The staffing industry offers flexibility to both employees and companies. People can choose when, where, and how they want to work. Companies can get the skills they need to keep fully staffed during busy times.
- 66% of staffing employees say flexible work time is important to them.
- 64% of staffing employees report that their work gives them the scheduling flexibility and the time for family that they desire.
- 90% of businesses say staffing companies give them flexibility to keep fully staffed during busy times.
Bridge
Temporary and contract work provides a bridge to permanent employment. People can try out a perspective employer and showcase their skills for a permanent job.
- 88% of staffing employees say that temporary or contract work made them more employable.
- 77% of staffing employees say it's a good way to obtain a permanent job.
- 80% of staffing clients say staffing firms offer a good way to find people who can become permanent employees.
Choice
Many people choose temporary and contract work as an employment option. They can select their work schedules and choose among a variety of diverse and challenging assignments.
- 67% of staffing employees say choice of assignments was an important factor in their job decision.
- 23% of staffing employees have little or no interest in a permanent job- they prefer the alternative arrangement over traditional employment.
- 33% of staffing employees say they work for a staffing company because they like the diversity and challenge of different jobs.
Training
The staffing industry provides free training for millions of temporary and contract employees to help meet today's demand for skilled workers.
- 90% of staffing companies provide free training to their temporary and contract employees.
- 65% of staffing employees say they developed new or improved work skills through their assignments.
- 40% of staffing companies say they choose temporary or contract work as a way to obtain employment experience or job training.
Source: American Staffing Association