Candidates
Ready to explore new opportunities? Want to realize your true potential?
AXIS Staffing is ready to help you find the challenging and rewarding professional experience you’ve been looking for. Our strong partnerships with some of Greater Dallas’ top companies give us the ability to offer you virtually unlimited employment options – whether you prefer to work for a small company or a Fortune 100 Client. And, you can choose the schedule that is best suited to your needs, from temporary, part-time employment to a permanent, full-time position.
Our experienced coordinators will find you a position that puts your best skills to use at a location that is convenient for you. You’ll also enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes:
Training
Vacation Pay
Holiday Pay
Flexible Schedule
Weekly Paydays
Referral Bonus
If you’re ready for something more, contact AXIS Staffing today.
Download AXIS Associate Handbook
This Handbook was prepared to give you important information about AXIS Staffing, what you can expect as an Associate of our Company, and what we will expect of you. It will help you avoid misunderstands and provide answers to questions that may come up during your employment with us. Please review this handbook carefully and feel free to ask any questions.
Cover Letter Tips
Your cover letter is just as important to the employment process as your resume. It is your first introduction to the company, and it’s used to convince the person reading your letter that they should take a good look at your resume. To have the greatest impact, you should customize each letter you send out. Do not send 50 copies of the same letter to different companies – it shows that you do not have a specific interest in a particular company.
You should always try to send the letter to a specific individual. Never send a blind letter to "whom this may concern." You have the address – call the company and ask them for the name of the person to send it to. If they tell you to "just send it to the HR department," ask again, be nice and tell them you want to make sure it gets to someone specific. If you have good phone manners and are friendly on the phone, getting a name shouldn’t be a problem.
When preparing the letter, you should include the following items:
Tell the reader how you got their name. Even if you have a funny story about your conversation with the receptionist.
"Dear Mr. Smith, I saw a job posting at www.job.com and the position listed you as the primary contact for cover letters and resumes."
Tell them why you are interested in the company and mention the particular job you are writing about.
"I am writing to express my interest in the XYZ job. As you will see on my resume, my experience at The ABC included a lot of XYZ."
Ask them to "please take a moment to review my resume."
"I look forward to speaking with you in the near future. Please take a moment to review my resume and compare my experience and credentials with the requirements of your open position."
Tell them that you will follow up in a few days with a phone call to see if they have any questions.
"I will phone your office in a few days to make sure you receive the enclosed documents and answer any questions you might have."
Make sure to include a phone number and email address.
If you are responding to a specific job posting or employment advertisement, you should make reference to one or two of the items listed in the ad. Do not go overboard in explaining everything your resume already describes. Keep your cover letter short and simple. One page is enough.
There are many ways to write a cover letter. It is important that you show your own particular style. The paper, font and general “feel” of the letter should be consistent with your resume. They should work together as two parts of the same package. One type of letter that works for one person might not accurately describe your situation. The important thing is not to bore the reader with another one of the million cover letters they receive. Keep it short and have a friend proofread it for you to avoid grammatical and spelling errors.
Good luck!
Resume Help
Preparing a resume has become increasingly difficult over the past few years. As the internet evolves and an increasing number of documents are being sent electronically, the focus is shifting more towards content. In the past, it was most important to have a one or two-page resume that was laid out in an appealing, easy-to-read format. But, things are changing.
With the high speed of electronic mail, the process in which people review resumes is also faster. Having a short, organized document that quickly brings the reader to the point is critical. The resume needs to be able to tell the reader why and how you will benefit the company.
The only purpose a resume should serve is to get you invited to interview. Nothing more, nothing less. It is an advertisement designed to convince the hiring official that it is in the best interest of the company to interview you. Some suggestions for preparing a resume for the 21st century:
Include a "Summary" section instead of an "Objective" section. Companies are more concerned with what tangible and measurable successes you can bring to their organization. If you have particular goals or objectives you want the company to be aware of, bring them up in the interview – do not dwell on them in your resume.
After the "Summary" section, job seekers can put a list of "Key Words." This list could include 6 to 20 words, in a list going across the page (do not make a list down the page because this will take up too much space on the document). This serves two purposes. It creates a list for the person reading the resume to focus on what you can do. And, having a list in bold letters will be easier for digital image scanners to pick up on your most important information.
Double and triple check for spelling and grammatical errors. Even if you are the best candidate with the best experience, you will be put aside if your document contains errors that could have easily been avoided. It shows a lack of ability to pay attention to detail.
It’s a good idea to have multiple versions of your resume. Remember, the purpose of the resume is to get you into the interview. As each interview situation will be different, the corresponding resume should be too.
There are different philosophies on resume layout. An entry-level job seeker will have their education listed at the top of their resume, while the resume of a person with a more experienced job history will put their education at the bottom. Sales resumes should include very specific numbers or percentages of volume sold to demonstrate a proven track record.
Every resume should explain to its reader in the first few lines why they should want to interview or hire you. Summarize your capabilities and highlight your best achievements. List your key words and, starting with your most recent job, list the name and location of the company, your job title and a brief description of your responsibilities. This should all relate back to the information in your summary section.
Finally, when reviewing your own resume, pretend you are interviewing yourself. Why would you want to hire you? If you can answer that question with only the information you’ve included in your resume, you’re ready to go!
Good luck!
Interviews
Congratulations! You managed to get an interview with someone in the company. Some companies will conduct phone interviews to start, but ultimately, they’ll want to meet with you in person, so you need to be prepared for either scenario.
The purpose of an interview is two-fold:
For a company to meet with you to determine if you are qualified for the job and to see if you match their “corporate culture”
For you to meet with the company, ask questions, learn more about their business and determine if you want to work for them
By the time you get to a formal “face-to-face” interview, it’s safe to say there is a basic match between you and the company. Your skills and background match the criteria of the position the company is trying to fill. So, what will make the difference?
Your resume may show that you are a perfect match for the position. Or, it could show that while you are not a perfect match, there is something else in your background that the company is interested in learning more about. In either case, preparation for the interview is critical.
Most companies have web sites where you can find valuable information about the company. You should familiarize yourself with the company goals and mission statement. You should find out information about their products and/or services. You should look through their current events or news/press release section to learn more about the company’s latest activities. You should find as much information as you can about the company so you will be able to ask interesting questions and have a relevant discussion about the position during the interview.
Prepare three questions before the meeting to ask during the interview. These questions should NOT revolve around salary, vacation or benefits. Worry about getting the job first and negotiating those items later. Get the company interested in you, and determine your level of interest in the company before discussing such matters. If you press them about salary and benefits early in the interview, the person interviewing you will think you are only interested in making money and have no specific interest in the position.
Make sure you are well rested for the interview. Have a conservative outfit cleaned and pressed for the meeting. Make sure your shoes are shined, your teeth are brushed and your hair is well groomed. Sit up straight in the meeting. No slouching! Show up five minutes early. And, be nice to the receptionist – if you are rude or demanding they will certainly report back to the hiring official.
Be natural. Never lie or embellish information. Most companies will ask for references. If they do, have a list prepared with names and numbers for people to contact. Make sure you tell those people that someone may be calling them.
Be sure to close the meeting professionally. Discuss what the next steps should be and don’t be afraid to ask how the interview went.
Good Luck!