Happily Placed!
Happily Placed!
Emerald Staffing
Meet the voices behind Happily Placed! John Burton, President of Emerald Staffing, and Mary Marshall, Senior Recruiter bring an exciting take on recruiting and staffing. This dynamic duo gives the audience an insiders peak into being a recruiter in the ever changing workforce. From hilarious stories to tips and tricks - you will never be bored whilst they are at the mic! Pull up a chair, grab a pen, and get ready for your weekly dose of Happily Placed!
An Emerald Christmas!
Join John Burton and Mary Marshall for a jolly & bright holiday special. The best way to go into the holiday season and the new year is with a great attitude. Learn tips & tricks regarding interviews.  Established in 1978, Emerald Staffing offers career advice, interview tips and tricks to help you with your career search.  Co-Hosts, John Burton and Mary Marshall bring you useful nuggets of industry insight. Emerald Staffing, Inc.  5285 SW Meadows Road, Suite 190 - Lake Oswego OR 97035.  503.212.0000.
Dec 10, 2019
17 min
Ringback Tones? No Thank You!
Ringback tones and cute voicemail messages from the kids? Maybe not while you are on the job hunt. John and Mary talk about the dos and don'ts of setting up your voicemail while you are interviewing for work. Questions or comments: [email protected] Local to the Portland, Oregon area? Check us out here: https://emeraldstaffing.com/ Like and subscribe to stay up to date. Happy job hunting!
Nov 16, 2019
8 min
Remember the Golden Rule... Manners are Everything!
John and Mary talk a bit about their past experience in the field of staffing and delve into what it takes to set up a great interviewing email.  Questions or comments: [email protected] Local to the Portland, Oregon area? Check us out here: https://emeraldstaffing.com/ Like and subscribe to stay up to date. Happy job hunting!
Nov 16, 2019
6 min
Interview Tips... the REMIX!
John Burton & Mary Marshall revisit their interview tips. The do's and don'ts of interview questions, interview etiquette, and so much more. Join the voices behind Happily Placed! Questions or comments: [email protected] Local to the Portland, Oregon area? Check us out here: https://emeraldstaffing.com/ Like and subscribe to stay up to date. Happy job hunting!
Nov 16, 2019
26 min
Talking All Things Cover Letter
In this episode of Happily Placed, John and Mary answer some more questions from the viewers. What should you include in your cover letter, and how far should you be willing to drive for an agency interview? Questions or comments: [email protected] Local to the Portland, Oregon area? Check us out here: https://emeraldstaffing.com/ Like and subscribe to stay up to date. Happy job hunting!
Nov 16, 2019
15 min
Leave the Witty Bantering to Us!
John and Mary recap interview tips and share witty banter! Answering questions from the audience on how to market yourself in an interview, what to do after you leave, and finally how to land the job. Oh, and the global straw debate is brought to the staffing stage in this weeks episode of Happily Placed!  Questions or comments: [email protected] Local to the Portland, Oregon area? Check us out here: https://emeraldstaffing.com/ Like and subscribe to stay up to date. Happy job hunting!
Jun 11, 2019
18 min
Interviewing? Stay Positive!
 In this episode of Happily Placed, our local staffing experts talk about the power of being positive as you go through your interview process.    Questions or comments: [email protected]   Local to the Portland, Oregon area? Check us out here: https://emeraldstaffing.com/   This is the first in an ongoing series! Like and subscribe to stay up to date.  Happy job hunting! 
Apr 26, 2019
8 min
Our Top 6 Most Common Staffing Agency Myths
In this episode of Happily Placed!, John and Mary go over the top 6 myths and questions that they hear floating around about staffing agencies.  Questions or comments: [email protected]   Local to the Portland, Oregon area? Check us out here: https://emeraldstaffing.com/ 
Apr 4, 2019
12 min
Episode 1.5 - Interview Tips for Experienced Professionals
Has it been a while since your last interview? Whether you are on the hunt for a new job or just transitioning positions in your current career, having your first new round of interviews can be nerve wracking.  In Happily Placed Episode 1.5, John Burton and Mary Marshall dish out some tips for the experienced candidates who are back on the job market.   Questions or comments: [email protected]   Local to the Portland, Oregon area? Check us out here: https://emeraldstaffing.com/ 
Mar 28, 2019
11 min
Tips for College Graduates
Happily Placed! Episode 1: Tips for College Graduates You have graduated college… now what? Listen to this fun, fresh take on getting a jump start in the working world. John Burton, President of Emerald Staffing, and Mary Marshall, Senior Staffing Consultant, dive into being the stand-out candidate, always showing up prepared, and ultimately becoming Happily Placed!  EMERALD STAFFING 
Mar 25, 2019
23 min