When employers want to turn over their human resources needs to an expert, there are several things to consider. Once you've formed a relationship with a staffing service that knows your business and is interested in being a true partner, you may just find the perfect employee too! Here are some questions you should ask when searching for a staffing agency:

• How long have you been in business?
• How does the hiring process work?
• Do I have the ability to be involved in the applicant selection process (i.e. interviewing, viewing resumes, etc.)
• How do you recruit and retain your candidates?
• How are your potential employees screened?
• What is the tenure and experience of the agency’s staff?
• Are you a member of the American Staffing Association?
• Are your staff members Certified Staffing Professionals?
• How many candidates do you interview each month?
• Interview firms that specialize in your industry.
• Don't make a decision based on cost alone—be sure to compare apples to apples—how experienced is the agency in your industry, does the cost include background checks or drug screening, etc.