The Fuel Tank, a blog for recruiting insights.


Want the Best Gigs, Contracts and Assignments? Ask the Right Questions.

Why are you choosing to work as a temporary? What’s the best way to manage you? When was the last time you faced a personality conflict at work – and how did you handle it? When you interview with a staffing service, you expect to be asked some challenging questions. Your recruiter needs to find… Read more »

The Recruiting Plumber: Fix the Leaks in Your Candidate Funnel (part 1 of 3)

When you have a leaky pipe, you call a plumber. But when you have a leaking talent pipeline? You need to be your own recruiting “plumber.” Symptoms of a “Leaky” Candidate Funnel Include: Not seeing enough qualified candidates. Too many job seekers dropping out of your recruiting process somewhere along the way. Candidates being “poached”… Read more »

Hey, New Guy: Avoid These Rookie Mistakes

Can I really do this job? Will my co-workers respect me? Will my boss be patient and welcoming – or a taskmaster? How well will I fit in? When you’re the new guy, it’s natural to wonder about how successful you’ll be. You obviously want to do a great job, but performing your responsibilities well… Read more »

Jump-Start Your Career Change with Temporary Assignments

Bored at work? Stuck in a dead-end field? Ready for a different job? Temporary assignments can be a great way to kick-start your career change. With a broad range of assignments and projects available, working through an employment agency allows you to: try out new job responsibilities and work environments evaluate potential employers gain transferable… Read more »

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