How, exactly, are you leaving a memorable impression? With a charming personality? Perfect. With a sharp suit and a good handshake? Fantastic. With an email address that causes an employer to do double take? Not so good. 

The content of an email address, which may seem insignificant on the surface, tells employers a lot about you in a very little amount of space. As a job seeker pushing resumes, every bit of information on that piece of paper represents you and should put you in the best light. Stating in an email address how incredible you are, how much you love frogs, which NASCAR driver is your favorite, or your idolization for Hugh Hefner may have a bigger part to play in not getting called back for all those applications and resumes you’ve been submitting than you thought.  

Think you need to showcase your creativity? Think again. Don’t let your contact information be a nugget of afternoon entertainment for employers or recruiters. Instead, keep the address simple by using your name and a couple of numbers, and avoiding obscenities, slang terms, and intentional misspellings of words (you know who you are, Frogluver).

You never know – the email address you are using could be the deciding factor in whether your resume goes in the “call back” pile or straight to the recycle bin.

Nikki Simon, Celebrity Staff Staffing Assistant

About the Author, Nikki Simon
Nikki Simon has been working as a staffing assistant for Celebrity Staff Lincoln since October 2010. As a staffing assistant, she sources, recruits, interviews, and performs behind-the-scenes administrative support work for the Lincoln branch. She comes to C&A from the radio industry where she began developing her interviewing and sourcing skills by assessing and corresponding with musical talent. Outside of work, she frequents concerts, half marathons, vegetarian bistros, and adventures with her boyfriend, Daniel, and their two dogs, Ernie and Artie.

For the most part, we’ve gone far beyond the origins of this gesture, which in Medieval times provided a way to demonstrate the absence of weapons for the approaching parties.   

From an employment perspective, we’ll focus on using the handshake as one facet of making a good impression on your interviewer, and potential employer.

DO:  Extend your hand, even if the interviewer does not offer their hand first.

DON’T: Be afraid to excuse yourself from the act if you are currently or recently very ill. Courteously explain that you would love to shake hands, but must refrain in order to prevent the spread of germs due to feeling under the weather. (This won’t count against you, it will be appreciated.)

DO: Offer your whole hand, extended to the side, thumb up.

DON’T:  Only offer up your fingertips; this is a weak gesture. It will feel awkward to the interviewer as well.

DO: Grasp the interviewers hand firmly and make eye contact. A firm handshake paints you as being confident with a good energy level.

DON’T: Act surprised the interviewer wants to shake hands. Anticipate it and as they approach, those with sweaty palms can quickly and surreptitiously wipe it gently on your pant leg, so you can present a dry hand, even if you are nervous.

DO: Grasp firmly and pump up and down twice then release.

DON’T:  Try to break anyone’s fingers in your attempt to be firm, but nine times out of 10, people tend to be too weak than too strong in their grasp. Also, don’t over pump or cover the shaking hand with your free hand, we’re going into an interview, not handing out big prizes on a game show. 

DO:  Offer your hand to the interviewer to shake as you depart the meeting (following all the same rules as the initial handshake) while thanking them for their time.

The ideal grip starts you off on the right foot (or shall we say hand). It “instant messages” via touch that you are confident, prepared, and feeling enthusiastic about the opportunity to be considered for the prospective job.

The best handshake is not memorable. It’s merely a stepping stone for you to dazzle with the rest of your interview skills. Chances are if it’s memorable, you inadvertently displayed a “don’t” or two from the list above. An astute interviewer is observing and assessing everything. Brush up on the tips above and don’t be afraid to “put ‘er there!”

Sheri Conner, Celebrity Staff Recruiter

About the Author, Sheri Conner
Sheri joined Celebrity Staff’s Lincoln office as an account manager in 2007 and is now a recruiter.  She brings a wealth of experience from the banking and mortgage industries, as well as experience in small business ownership, e-commerce, and in the entertainment field. Sheri is an Ambassador for the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Lofte Community Theatre where she appeared on stage in October 2009 in a comedic role.  Sheri also consults in the music industry for independent record labels and musicians both locally and in NYC in her free time.

And the staffing industry gets to hear both sides of the story.

So what can prospecting candidates do to improve their chances of being selected? 

First of all, avoid applying for jobs for which you are not qualified. Job descriptions can be lengthy and cover quite a bit of information and it can be difficult to stay patient and read through each point. Slow down. Take the time to understand the proficiencies listed as requirements for the role. Chances are if the terminology is unfamiliar, you would be in over your head in trying to perform the duties entailed with the job. Flippantly applying for everything listed by a company appears like either desperation or lack of awareness in your skill set and career goals. Bear in mind that many organizations are spread thin due to prior cut backs and lay-offs.  Therefore, the expectation is to hire someone who has recently or is currently performing well in a role similar to the one for which they are hiring.

Next, create a compelling resume and use it. Resumes should highlight your accomplishments and relevant experience and be geared toward the role being pursued. That does not mean leave work gaps just because it was in a different field than the overall career direction. Employers tend to question validity when, in conversation about work history, additional jobs were held but not listed in the timelines. The resume is sometimes the first and only impression hiring managers will have.

Think of this job history as a trophy room on paper. Recognition, awards, accomplishments, and goals attained are not only welcome, they are encouraged! Keep it factual and topical so the reader can visualize how these career high points can positively impact the company. Every industry has its own expectations of what a resume should include. Sales people should list specific number results to reveal past success. Detail oriented job seekers such as data entry and executive assistants must ensure the information is laid out in a clear and concise manner with no typos or errors. Marketing and advertising professionals, your resume is likened to your portfolio where creativity speaks volumes.

Provide all requested information in an application, paper or online, completely and accurately. Many job boards allow the capacity to simply inquire about a position without full completion of application. Provide some details which will pique the interest of the hiring manager to connect and learn more. The average job listing can generate into the hundreds of applicants and the quickest way to get disregarded is to send only contact information without even a resume or explanation of qualifications. If requested to finalize the application process, that is your cue to show ability to listen to direction as well as willingness to put forth effort into your work. Employers begin evaluating job and company fit from the very first conversation or attempt to connect.

Finally, be aware at all times of professional image. It is no secret that social media has dramatically changed the job market. If corporate image is highly important, realize that hiring managers will search for your name on the Internet to see what they find. Keep any and all searchable evidence of your personal life professional; which means keep those pictures of partying with the friends on private and blocked profiles! Other modern day technologies are no different. Always consider what message you want sent to prospective employers when choosing ring back tones on your cell phone and email addresses that are provided as means of contact. 

So you’ve gotten the employer interested and calling you for an interview. Congratulations! Stay tuned for tips on how to ace the interview and get the call back.

Tressa Hyndman, Account Manager

About the Author, Tressa Hyndman
Tressa has been in the staffing industry for two years.  Her professional background includes over nine years of retail and banking management where recruiting for her own team played a large role in building successful teams.  Since joining Celebrity Staff Tressa has used her versatile experience to partner with clients and candidates alike to find the right match for career opportunities. Tressa has her Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management from Webster University.  In her free time Tressa enjoys spending time with family, listening to music and reading.

I started thinking about how many people are truly happy with the jobs they currently have? If they are not happy, how can I incorporate my knowledge, skill set, and hiring options to help these people and consult them into taking the elusive “risk” of changing their career. Risk by definition means “exposure to the chance of injury or loss; a hazard or dangerous chance”. A risk related to leaving your current job is scary for most people. However, staying stagnant in a job and not enjoying it might be even scarier.

I tend to think that everyone wants to hit their full potential. In order to do that, they need to take advantages of the opportunities presented to them! I can tell you one thing, no one reaches their full potential without taking a risk. Unfortunately, in today’s society most people tend to take the easy path out of fear. I firmly believe that “risk-taking” is exactly what our economy is missing.

We offer alternatives to traditional hiring here at C&A Industries, specifically, the “Match Hire” program. In this hiring scenario, both the employee and the employer have a neutral third party to communicate with and assist in the hiring processes. A candidate accepts a position with the intention of it becoming a fulltime placement, as does the company.

It’s amazing to hear a candidate during the interview say, “Well, I don’t think I want to consider the “Match-Hire,” or otherwise known as the “Temporary-to-Hire” program, because what happens if I don’t get hired on? The answer is simple. Every company will perform some sort of evaluation for their employee within the first 90 days of employment. If the candidate feels hesitant, I start to ask the question “Why wouldn’t this person get hired on? Are they not going to perform well? Are they not going to do their due diligence to work hard?” If that is the issue, then it really doesn’t matter what program they are considering. They won’t last long in the job either way! What I am trying to say is, there is very little difference between being hired on by a firm in the beginning or going through the “Match-Hire” program. You work hard, or you have no job.

I like to tell my candidates, you know yourself. If you walk into that interview and you feel you can do that job successfully, and the job offers opportunity, then take the risk. There are endless possibilities that come with risk. No matter the case, you are always taking a risk when you start a new job. Likewise, you are always taking a risk when you make a life decision.

If we start taking risks things will start to grow again – we will gain that competitive edge in the market, there will be more room for advancement, minds will again wander their way back into innovation, and the world will be a happier place. Just kidding, that’s too predictable.  

Lauren Cushing, Celebrity Staff Staffing Assistant

About the Author, Lauren Cushing
Lauren relocated to Omaha early this year from Des Moines, Iowa where she was born and raised. Having graduated with a double major in business management and Spanish from Iowa State University, she planned on pursuing a career in human resources. And that is exactly what she did. Lauren started with Celebrity Staff in June of 2011 as a staffing assistant and is looking forward to an exciting career with C&A Industries. Co-workers would describe Lauren as someone who brings high energy and smiles to the workplace every day. She absolutely loves coming to work knowing that she has the ability and opportunity to change someone’s life. Something that she enjoys doing in her free time is clearing her mind by taking long walks around her neighborhood while listening to 80s/90s music.

So, how do you navigate this crazy job hunting world? Well there is no secret answer to landing a job in a week, but there are some things that will help you in the long run when working with a recruiter, staffing firm, or while submitting resumes on your own to companies.

FIRST – Don’t be desperate!
I’m fairly certain this has never worked in the dating scene and it doesn’t work in on the job hunting either.  We have all heard stories from friends about that person, who just reeked of desperation. As a job seeker, you want to avoid being this person at all costs. If the words, “I need,”  “I have to have this,” or any other variation of this pass your lips, just stop yourself there. It isn’t that we aren’t empathetic or compassionate to your situation; it’s that a lot of our candidates are in the same situation and we are working as hard as we can for everyone. There are better ways to make you more presentable to employers. Instead of “I need” try “I would love to do this…” Make sure to always dress for success and be excited about a potential new opportunity as well.

Second – Listen!
No, seriously. Listening makes everything easier. I can say I’ve been guilty of this before, especially during an important sporting event, which of course is all of them. Listening shows you actually care. If we ask you to update your resume or application, we really want you to do this. Kind of like when your significant other would like you to take the trash out, they really want you to do that. By completing the tasks we ask you to do, it shows that you are serious about your search and also shows us that we can trust you. 

The candidate who we ask to take assessments and responds with, “Why do I have to do this, I’ve been using so and so program for years,” has already hurt their cause and hasn’t even interviewed yet. The better thing to say is, “I will complete those as soon as I can.”  You have to help me help you.

Third – You have to have an idea of what you want!
I’ll let you in on a secret – we stink at reading your mind. As a recruiter, it makes life a whole lot easier when a candidate has an idea of what they are looking for in their next job. It doesn’t have to be specific, just some things you like to do will help. If you love working with Microsoft Office products, helping customers, or talking on the phone, I can at least look into administrative, customer service, or receptionist positions for you. When you respond with, “I don’t know,” then I hate to say this, but “I don’t know,” either. Ask yourself before you come in to an interview what you love to do and what you don’t like doing. 

While the job hunting world can be scary, much like the dating world, it helps to be prepared. Have a plan, show excitement, be yourself, and listen to what is going on. Understand that sometimes you find success and it takes a day, but sometimes it takes a month. We can help you, but you have to help yourself as well.

Celebrity Staff Recruiter, Tom Piper

About the Author, Tom Piper
Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, Tom graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and is currently pursuing a second degree in Psychology. Tom began working for Celebrity Staff in January 2011 as a staffing assistant and has since been promoted to a recruiter. Prior to joining Celebrity Staff he spent time recruiting for high volume call centers, as well as working in the legal field during college. Tom has helped countless people find rewarding careers.

Celebrity Staff Employee of the Year, Cathy F. poses with Celebrity Staff KC Branch Manager Brad Lewis before the Awards Ceremony.

Celebrating with professionals from each of the staffing divisions within C&A Industries, Inc., Celebrity Staff was thrilled to recognize the accomplishments of our 2011 Employee of the Year, Cathy F. at our Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, September 15.

Our annual awards occurred during National Staffing Week, which is a time to give much deserved accolades to the millions of people employed by staffing companies across the country on any given day. This year Celebrity awarded Cathy with our highest honor. We are proud Cathy chose to join the Celebrity Staff team!

Here is just a little bit about Cathy:

Cathy has been with her current assignment as an administrative assistant for the past three years.  Since she began, she’s broadened her responsibilities, a clear sign of how much she’s valued by our client.  Cathy says going to work every day is like meeting up with family.  She and her co-workers support each other through thick and thin. 

Cathy describes herself as eager, a quick learner, unafraid of obstacles.  Her Account Manager with Celebrity Staff sings her praises, citing her reliability, exceptional work ethic, and unflappable positive attitude.  He says she constantly goes above and beyond to handle whatever is thrown her way, without missing a beat.

It’s no surprise to our client that Cathy would be recognized for her efforts and abilities. We all cannot think of anyone more deserving for Employee of the Year than Cathy F.

However, have you ever returned from a vacation to find your desk or work in complete disarray?  Who does your job when you aren’t there? Some companies have a team system where groups of people cover for each other. Other firms don’t have that luxury and simply ask another employee to pull “double-duty” and take on your job in addition to theirs while you are out frolicking. Many companies call Celebrity to provide a temporary employee to fill in and keep the work flow moving so no one gets behind. 

Whatever your company solution, it is important you prepare to be out of the office. Save yourself some headache when you return!  This sounds so simple, yet I am amazed at how many people don’t take the time to do just one simple task before heading out. What is it, you ask. Are you ready? Brace yourself, it is Earth-shattering. MAKE A LIST of things you need done while you are out. Wow, a list? Yes! It’s that simple.

Whatever your tool of choice:  email, paper, spreadsheet, a simple list of things that needs to be done while you are out can make sure the person covering for you can meet your expectations. After you make that list, review it with the person who is responsible for making sure all of those items are done. This way they can ask for clarification so it is done right. 

This goes for managers as well, and sometimes it is the manager who is the worst at delegating or communicating expectations during an absence. I learned to do this long ago when I take time off. I send an email to the person handling specific tasks to make sure they are aware of my expectations and call them so I may answer any questions they might have. When I return, that person is the first one I call to get an update on how things went during my absence, challenges they encountered, and anything I should revisit now that I’m back.

There you have it.  Let’s recap just in case you missed it, there are three simple steps to stress-free vacation planning at work:

1. Make a list of things that need to be done while you are out
2. Review the list with the person before you leave for vacation
3. Follow up when you return.

Now, go out and enjoy the sun and don’t forget to call Celebrity Staff to schedule a temporary employee for those vacation coverages! Pre-planning will help your Celebrity account manager recruit and identify talent in advance, reducing training time and increasing productivity. It’s my blog; therefore I must put in my plug, right? 

Patty North, Celebrity Staff Regional Manager

About the Author Patty North, CPC, SPHR, Celebrity Staff Regional Manager

As the regional manager of Celebrity Staff, a leading staffing and recruitment firm, Patty North has assisted organizations across a four-state region with the development and implementation of best practice strategies in the areas of talent acquisition and talent management. Her collective insight and expertise on workforce planning, garnered from her 16 years in the staffing industry, has enabled clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations to improve performance and gain a competitive advantage in their respective markets. Celebrity Staff is based in Omaha, Nebraska with offices located in Lincoln, Nebraska and Kansas City, Missouri.

Susie is always late. Bob talks too much. Joe makes a lot of mistakes and no one does anything about it. Anne uses her cell phone even though it is against policy. The complaints go on and on . . . and on and on. It’s easy to find problems and fault, isn’t it?

Take a closer look at the complaints listed above. What do you notice? They are all about someone else. Do we have power over anyone else? Last time I checked, the only person I can really control is myself. Unless you have learned how to waive your hand in the air like a Jedi Master and say, “you will be at work on time,” and the other person says, “I will be at work on time” then we need to step back and examine who we can really control. The only person is you. (Yes, that’s a Star Wars reference for those of you who just read that twice.)

What do your coworkers say about you? Can you be on time every day, or not take a few extra minutes at lunch every once and awhile? What about your work performance? It’s easy to complain about someone else, but not so easy to look in the mirror and examine your own flaws or areas for improvement. If you can practice asking yourself, “What can I do to improve?” and focus on yourself instead of others, you would be surprised at how you can change your attitude and performance. The possibilities are endless.

Forget about everyone else. Stop worrying if your manager is taking care of those issues and complaints that plagued you before. To be blunt, mind your own business. Turn the other cheek. Rise to the occasion. Or better yet, look in the mirror and wave your hand as you say to yourself, “I will not concern myself with anyone other than myself today.” Jedi mind tricks can work on you, too. It’s all in the power of self-talk and choice.

Choose wisely, young Jedi and may the force be with you.  

Patty North, Celebrity Staff Regional Manager

About the Author Patty North, CPC, SPHR, Celebrity Staff Regional Manager
As the regional manager of Celebrity Staff, a leading staffing and recruitment firm, Patty North has assisted organizations across a four-state region with the development and implementation of best practice strategies in the areas of talent acquisition and talent management. Her collective insight and expertise on workforce planning, garnered from her 16 years in the staffing industry, has enabled clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations to improve performance and gain a competitive advantage in their respective markets. Celebrity Staff is based in Omaha, Nebraska with offices located in Lincoln, Nebraska and Kansas City, Missouri.

In addition, Patty is a Certified Personnel Consultant has her Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification. She has a Bachelor of Sciences in Human Resources and Family Sciences.

The majority of my assumptions about what they do were quickly proven wrong. As much as I think I understand the generalities of an organization, I simply base it off previous experiences, educated guesses, or hearsay. None of that screams factual.

Even before I started with Celebrity more than five years ago, I assumed I knew how staffing firms worked. They were put in place to immediately find people jobs. But of course, not every agency is structured that way, including Celebrity. Here are some common misconceptions about our company and further clarification on how we actually operate.

“Why won’t you tell me the name of the company? Is it a real company?”
Yes. The opportunities we post, present, and work are all real and legit. Put simply, we work with all parties on a confidential basis. There are candidates we represent who are currently working; they don’t want their current/previous employers to know they are looking to make a change, or for a variety of other reasons they wish to keep their job search private. The same holds true for our client companies. Some are making a replacement, reorganizing departments, handling medical leaves, or have an opening for which they don’t want hundreds of responses. While we may not be able to give out the company name when we initially talk to you, rest assured, it is a real opportunity and we will go into full disclosure before you interview with them.

“I’ve been working with you for three weeks, why haven’t you found me anything yet?”
Are you truly working with us? There can be many reasons why a candidate hasn’t been placed by x-amount of days, weeks, etc. Our hope is that everyone we represent finds their dream career through Celebrity, on their own or even (gasp!) with another staffing firm. However, that’s not always the case. Sometimes the positions we are recruiting for may require certifications, degrees, experience, or a skill set you’re simply not qualified for. Other times, the opportunity may be out of your preferred salary, length of commute, advancement opportunities, desired day-to-day duties or several other knock-out-factors. Again, we work with you to not only present positions you are qualified for, but also ones we think you’ll be interested in. The more flexible you are with your career pre-requisites, in general, the quicker the placement process. Also, if you feel it’s been awhile since we’ve communicated or there’s a position you are interested in learning more about, give us a call.

“Don’t worry. I wouldn’t have done that/dressed this way/said that in an actual interview”
Then why are you doing that with me? Our clients hire us to do the initial pre-screening for them. The way you act with me is how I assume you will act in front of them. This includes tardiness, cell phone usage, attire/appearance, communication, eye contact, attitude, and overall professionalism. While there is no cost to you to be evaluated and represented by Celebrity, we are paid by our clients to only submit candidates worth their time. I’m not damaging my relationship with a client, just because I met with you. You are not entitled an introduction with them. You only get one chance to make a good first impression. For our clients, the first impression begins (and sometimes ends) with me. Come to our interview prepared and ready to set yourself apart from the hundreds of other candidates we’ve spoken with. If nothing else, it’ll be great practice.

Our mission is to be the staffing provider of choice by helping people and companies achieve their goals. That is our actual mission statement found on the back of every business card, on our websites, and on every mouse pad in each of our offices. We not only believe it – we live it. Unfortunately, that sometimes means being the bearer of bad news and telling people what they don’t want to hear. While we’d love to help everyone who reaches out to us, it’s unrealistic. If you do work with Celebrity or another reputable firm, keep in mind it’s a process and a partnership. Don’t assume you know how the process works – ask questions! With your next career at stake, you owe it to yourself to ensure you have the right people in your corner. Who knows, a staffing firm could be one of them.

Brad Lewis, Celebrity Staff Kansas City Branch Manager

About the Author, Brad Lewis

Brad joined Celebrity in 2005 and currently serves as Branch Manager for Celebrity’s Kansas City branch office. Prior to joining Celebrity Staff, Brad was a business consultant in the communications industry for five years working specifically in the Kansas and Missouri districts. As branch manager, Brad concentrates on ensuring excellence in the overall operations of the Kansas City branch for both clients and employees. Outside the office, Brad enjoys spending quality time with his wife and their family.

The kiss is not an easy one to achieve, however. To get to the stone, first you must climb up the steps of the ruins of the castle, ascent to the castle’s peak, then lean over backwards on the parapet’s edge. There is always an assistant to help you lean backward as there is definitely a real risk. Once upon a time, visitors had to be held by the ankles and lowered head first over to reach the stone. Today, they are more cautious and have you hold onto an iron railing while leaning backward. The Stone itself is still set in the wall below the overhang. It is said that the prize bestowed upon kissers is the gift of eloquence or the gift of gab.

This experience was one that I will never forget, but it had me thinking about the truth in its powers. Could there be such a thing as giving someone the gift of eloquence; is that even possible? Or perhaps, is the gift of gab learned or within us as we grow up and develop into adults?

I am a recruiter and have been for the past 11 years. I talk to people for a living and find out about their interests, desires, and needs pertaining to work and employment. I love what I do and wouldn’t be doing it if I genuinely didn’t enjoy the interaction involved. Some days I struggle as I can’t help everyone, but the ones I can help make my job rewarding and fulfilling.

I believe that there is something to be said about being born with the gift of gab versus having it bestowed upon us. My father was in international sales and my mother worked in the student life office at a local college. I think I was destined to work with people based off of my parents’ professions alone. Although it took me a bit of soul searching to discover this work, once I did I was hooked!

A previous boss of mine once told me that I sell and work with a flawed commodity. I agree with her that when we work with people as our product, it becomes difficult to predict everything that could happen. It can also be a bit cloudy to judge the best candidate as no two people have the same experiences or skills.

There is not an exact science to selling or delivering the goods when dealing with people. What if the scope of the position changes? What if the candidate decides they don’t like the job? What happens if two of the people working together just don’t get along? So many variables play into making a solid match of candidate to employer.

In these situations, I have discovered that visiting the clients face-to-face and understanding their needs first hand help overcome a lot of these challenges. Seeing and observing the environment in which my candidate will work allows me the opportunity to select the right person based on what their daily surroundings will be. But the real importance comes by asking the right questions.

Questions I have found to be very important include the following:

• Describe a person that has been successful in this role?
• What made this person a success?
• What is driving your need for someone?
• What are your expectations of this person?
• What have been your challenges or frustrations?

In interviewing candidates, I ask questions ranging from describing their previous experience, education, personality, and what they are looking for at this point in their life. The KEY is all about asking the right questions to both the clients and the candidates.

I often ask my candidates to take a step back and look at themselves from the outside in. I ask them to review their background and qualifications rather than just look for the next best thing. I tell my clients to look at their open positions in the same light. I tell clients to really evaluate what they need and what expectations they are looking to achieve – no bull$h*t.

Having the ability to articulate your needs and wants when it comes to employment and staffing is more than just having the gift of gab. It takes a genuine, concentrated effort to reflect on goals and analyze what you want. More often than not, it will help lead you down the path of finding happiness and success for both parties involved.  

Celebrity Staff Account Manager Karla Keegan-Smith

About the Author Karla Keegan-Smith

Karla began working for Celebrity Staff in 2009 as an account manager; 2011 marks her eleventh year in the staffing and recruiting industry. She has worked in several large cities throughout her career and secured business in a wide variety of industries ranging from call centers, banking, manufacturing, mortgage, utilities, real estate, medical, and many more! Karla has helped countless people find rewarding careers and is responsible for cultivating new business.

Originally from Green Bay, Wisconsin, Karla graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development with a minor in music. She is a member of Human Resources Association of the Midlands (HRAM) and is on the HRAM media relations committee. She is also a member of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce.

Outside of work, Karla stays busy with her two children, traveling, and spending time with good friends. She is passionate about helping people and her community.