Are you considering making a move from your current job? DES can help you find your next opportunity! We have a large variety of valuable resources to help you apply for your next career change. Resume and interview assistance Here at DES, we know exactly what employers are looking for ... Read More
Working with a recruiter is exciting and an amazing opportunity for you to grow in your professional career. Being recruiters ourselves, we are thrilled when we find the perfect match between candidates and employers. However, in order for us to be able to find the perfect match for both candidates ... Read More
With today’s world revolving around technology, it’s no wonder that employers utilize technology, specifically social media, when looking for qualified candidates. Social media offers the employer an opportunity to learn about a candidate beyond their resume and cover letter. A candidate’s Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and LinkedIn account gives an employer ... Read More
In September of 2014, The Washington Post published an article stating that the average work week for an American has reached an all-time high of forty-seven hours. Americans are now spending more time in the workplace than ever before. Not only is this astonishing, but it stresses the importance of ... Read More
Dallas is booming and we’re blessed to be a part of it! There’s no doubting that Dallas is one of the greatest places to be and for many reasons! From the gorgeous skyline to cheering for the Cowboys to chowing down on the Tex-Mex, no wrong can come from this ... Read More
You want to know what’s hot this summer? It’s not just the weather, it’s also the job hunt! There are many job openings for 2015, so here’s some advice on how to make your job search more likely to have a good outcome. Forbes ranked Dallas as the 5th best ... Read More
Searching for a new job is difficult and tedious. Trust us, we know. The good news is we have some great tips that will make your job search a little easier. Answer these questions to help figure out what your best job opportunities would be. What are your skills? Finding ... Read More
R-E-S-U-M-E find out what it means to me! Whether you are about to submit your resume or just starting, take a look at these tips to help your resume be the best possible! Just remember RESUME. Read Over Before you submit your resume be sure to read it over. Look ... Read More
Networking can be one of the most valuable assets in your professional career. It can help you find a job, hire an employee, and overall establish strong connections for your future. It is important but not always the easiest to do. So don’t let it be intimidating, follow these tips ... Read More
So you’re about to graduate from college. There are probably some things you still don’t know: how to file taxes, how to buy a house, how to cook complicated meals (or any meal), how to pay off student loan debt, how to apply for a credit card and maybe how ... Read More
At DES we pride ourselves on being a client-focused brand in all aspects of the job placement spectrum. Specifically, we recruit the best and the brightest applicants in order to best serve our clients’ needs. One of the most modern and effective tools we use throughout the recruiting process is ... Read More
Interviews are stressful, that is no surprise. There are many things to focus on before an interview such as staying calm, remember facts about yourself and the company, and impressing whoever is interviewing you. However, one majorly overlooked facet of the interview process is what to wear. We want to ... Read More
We are proud to announce that we will now be using TalentRooster in addition to our normally offered services to make finding the perfect employees or perfect job that much easier! But what is TalentRooster and how can it help you? TalentRooster is, essentially, an online pre-interview system available for ... Read More
Temporary hire employees are highly beneficial to companies looking to fill a position for a limited period of time. Maternity leave, illness, or an unexpected situation can leave a hole in your staff. As the name suggests, temporary employees can fill these positions at a moments notice for the short ... Read More
Social media can be an excellent resource for expressing yourself, storing photos and memories, and communicating with friends and family. However, inappropriate content on social media can be detrimental to your job search. According to Forbes, close to 40 percent of employers check applicants social media before deciding to hire ... Read More
The 17th of March is St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday famous for four leaf clovers, green beverages, and the celebration of Irish culture. In addition, St. Patrick’s Day and the entire month of March are known for being characteristically lucky. But if you’re an employer looking to hire the best ... Read More
Prospective employers like to throw curve balls when asking interview questions to identify exactly how an individual’s thought process works, and also how they might respond to challenging situations. The key to staying calm during such questions is to anticipate what some of those questions might be. By doing so, ... Read More
With the new year in full swing, your job search should be back in action as well. For this year’s job search, you need to be sure your resume is above the rest. Your resume should be effective and well-organized. Here is how you can fix up your resume for ... Read More
Prepping for the New Year Job Search Though the holidays are not the best time for finding a job, they are the best time for preparing your job search. You can get a step up on the competition and find a wonderful job opportunity while other job hunters are still ... Read More
Recruiters and hiring managers read hundreds of resumes, so how will your resume “wow” employers? While what stands out to one recruiter might not stand out to another, there are universal qualities that define an outstanding resume. Try these tips to revamp your resume before applying for jobs: 1. Be ... Read More
With healthcare laws changing, the shifting economy, and the change in the job market, employers are seeking to hire on a temporary basis, rather than permanent. Hiring temporary workers has risen by more than 50% since the recession ended (Source: http://ow.ly/n8amK). Are you part of this statistic? Whether you are ... Read More
When it’s interview time, it’s easy to be stressed and frantic. We often forget so many of the most basic essentials of a job interview in the excitement of the callback. Here are some ways to ensure you will forfeit your chances of landing the job. 1. Dress to ... Read More
Most of us are connected through social media in one way or another. Whether you’re just on Facebook or several outlets, social media can be a great tool in landing your next job. Here some tips and tricks to help you take full advantage of your pages. 1. Clean-Up ... Read More
Everyone has stress in their lives, but sometimes the added pressure of trying to find a job piles on even more stress, which can cause high blood pressure, migraines, chest pain, and more. Here are some tips to manage stress effectively and still keep your job search going ... Read More
Have you been on countless interviews, applied for tons of jobs, and still aren’t getting any results? It may be because you are making some common mistakes that a lot of people make on their resumes and in their job hunt. Here’s some job search mistakes that you’re ... Read More