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When it comes to job interviews, few things stress job seekers out more than finding appropriate attire. The common saying is, “It’s better to overdress than underdress” but at the same time, no one wants to stick out like a sore thumb.  Showing up to a law firm for an interview without a tie or jacket… Read more »

All hiring is tough, especially for Light Industrial and Skilled Labor positions. There is a large skills gap in the current market and candidates are extremely difficult to find.  A staffing agency, like McCallion Staffing Specialists, can assist you with identifying Light Industrial candidates while reducing the overall turnaround time for the hiring process.  Three… Read more »

The Drug Testing Index, published by Quest Diagnostics, is a report published annually regarding the rate of drug usage, revealed by positive drug test results, within the workplace. The results are based on ten million drug test results. Some major findings include:

All hiring is tough, especially for Light Industrial and Skilled Labor positions. There is a large skills gap in the current market and candidates are extremely difficult to find.  A staffing agency, like McCallion Staffing Specialists, can assist you with identifying Light Industrial candidates while reducing the overall turnaround time for the hiring process.  Three… Read more »

There tends to be some confusion among job seekers when it comes to working with recruiters.  Some job seekers are worried they’ll end up in a job they know nothing about, while others take their unemployment frustrations out on the recruiter.  It is important to understand what role they actually play in the job seeking… Read more »

Are tattoos and piercings keeping you from your dream job?  With the job market growing as competitive as ever, recruiters are following very strict guidelines to help them find the ideal candidate for their organization, and anything from a poorly laid out resume to a weak handshake could lead you all the way back to… Read more »

“Trust, but verify.” —Ronald Reagan  A 2010 study conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management indicated that 50% of all resumes and applications contain false information. Because it is nearly impossible to differentiate valid information from false information simply from an applicant’s resume, background screenings are an invaluable step in the hiring process.

McCallion Staffing Specialists was created in 1979 and is a three-generation, family-owned business whose owners are actively involved in the day-to-day operations. We have successfully supplied companies with their “people” needs in the Greater Philadelphia Area, including Montgomery, Bucks, Berks and Chester County, as well as the Lehigh Valley. We are also a Certified Women’s… Read more »

All hiring is tough, especially for Light Industrial and Skilled Labor positions. There is a large skills gap in the current market and candidates are extremely difficult to find.  A staffing agency, like McCallion Staffing Specialists, can assist you with identifying Light Industrial candidates while reducing the overall turnaround time for the hiring process.  Three… Read more »