We won the “People Love Us On Yelp” Award

Winning awards in any industry isn’t easy. In fact, doing so can seem like you’ve accomplished the impossible. We know the feeling because through a ton of hard work and determination, something spectacular happened. This month we were awarded the 2016 “People Love Us On Yelp” Award. How awesome is that? This award is a […]

10 Signs your Candidate’s a Keeper

When it comes to the interviewing, recruiters and hiring managers look for signs that indicate a candidate’s a keeper.  Aside from the job requirements, a polished resume, a professional appearance and an upbeat attitude, there are many other signs that indicate your candidate is topnotch.  Take a look at our list and tell us if […]

US Veteran Candidates: Where to Find Them!

Some of the most talented candidates in the market today are veterans.  These band of professionals understand the fundamentals of teamwork, discipline, and accountability.  Many of these traits and more when applied to a civilian world create exemplary employees.  In fact, there are numerous employers looking to connect with veterans and vice versa.  But where […]

Big News: We’re moving on up!

2014 marks another milestone for Corporate Resources of Illinois and C.R. Temporaries and we are so excited about it!  Thanks to our loyal customers and a ton of hard work, we are literally moving on up!  Over the last few weeks, we’ve packed boxes, loaded files, moved phone lines and schlepped the great distance of […]

Saint Patrick’s Day Fun: True or False?

Saint Patrick’s Day is almost here and for most Americans, it’s a day of wearing green and celebrating all things Irish.  With all the information about Saint Patrick, there is a ton of facts and fiction on the world wild web.  We decided to list a few common beliefs to see if you believe them […]

Your Brand in Effect – Show Some Love

We’ve talked about branding before in our posts.  More specifically, we’ve mentioned how a company’s brand or corporate culture can impact potential hirers.  Most employers already know this, but over the years we’ve learned from top candidates that they, in fact, are interviewing too.  Okay, we’ve heard this before, but I had an interesting conversation […]

3 Tips for Hiring Candidates for Growth

January marks our “Hiring” theme for our blog posts.  Again, our goal this month to give you some great tips on recruiting and hiring to help you succeed in 2014.  In our previous posts this month, we discussed avoiding bad hires and attracting top talent.  Today’s post we’re discussing hiring candidates for growth.  What are […]