Here at Ad-VANCE, our staffing coordinators are hearing from and meeting with more and more candidates that already have a preconceived notion about how staffing companies operate. We’ve also heard from clients that initially expect a minimal level of service from us and are shocked to find out that we’re so much more than just “place fillers” or “head-hunters.” A lot of people don’t have a full understanding of what it really is that staffing companies/recruitment agencies do. I was the same way when I stepped into my first recruiter’s office years ago at (our fellow independent staffing company and TempNet member) The Lee Group Staffing Professionals in Newport News, Virginia. Just like Ad-VANCE, they very quickly made me feel comfortable and explained their process to me. While I went into their office clueless and terrified, I left with a solid understanding of their business …and a job at their front desk!
We always try to take this same approach at Ad-VANCE and initiate interviews by asking applicants about what they know about Ad-VANCE and what we have to offer. What we’ve found is that most candidates expect a certain outcome from coming to us, and often times, that outcome is negative. We’ve heard all kinds of stories from sub par interviews to the dreaded “They never called me for an interview.” They almost always expect that there are no benefits (holiday pay, health insurance, bonus incentives, etc.) Often times, clients expect that we only do temp placements or that we don’t ever show up on site to meet with them in person. This is no way means that other staffing companies give bad service or have bad practices, but these experiences were more than likely driven from a lack of understanding of each company’s services and procedures. At Ad-VANCE, we understand that it is imperative to make sure that clients and employees alike understand from Day 1: who we are, what we do, & how we do it.
It is very important for clients and employees to understand that every employment/recruiting agency is different. We’re different in the types of positions we specialize in recruiting for, the methodologies used to recruit, the level of service provided to our clients, and the treatment of our employees (from the time they enter our lobby to the time they become a permanent employee with a client.) Ad-VANCE strives to create unique HR partnerships with all clients & solid relationships with employees to best fit their needs. We are proud to offer health insurance, holiday & vacation pay, and bonus incentives to all employees. Because we are entirely locally owned & operated, we also offer unique staffing & recruiting approaches and a level of flexibility to all clients. It’s not just about recruiting bodies and fillings positions; It is about creating unique relationships with both employees and clients to ensure that every placement is the ideal fit.
Call Ad-VANCE today, and speak to any staff member for an explanation of our services! Employers can also view our Employer Information page: https://ad-vance.com/employers/ & Job Seekers/Employees can access more detailed information about Ad-VANCE’s procedures at our Job Seekers page: https://ad-vance.com/job-seekers/.