Frequently Asked Questions
Does Career Options charge a fee to candidates?
Candidates are NEVER charged any fees; they are paid by each employer.
Many staffing companies take walk in appointments – why does Career Options choose not to do this?
Career Options realizes that your time is valuable. Before an interview is scheduled, we screen resumes and applications to be sure that we feel there is a good fit for current or future openings. Our clients are very selective and they ask us to screen our candidates carefully. If we do decide to interview, feel proud that you have made it through our professional screening process. If we do pass on interviewing you, we will certainly keep your information on file for one year.
How are candidates selected for Career Options’ Showcase page on
www.career-options.com?
This page is updated monthly and displays available candidates in a variety of areas such as administrative, accounting, management, welders, sales, etc. We review niche areas, careers that are high in demand, longevity and work references and a variety of other aspects. Because we receive hundreds of resumes each week, we apologize in advance that we cannot list everyone on our site. Please know that we work diligently for ALL candidates that are registered with Career Options!
Why does Career Options require candidates to bring 2 forms of identification or a passport to the interview?
To comply with the law, Career Options must verify the identity and employment eligibility of anyone that is hired. (Even if the position is direct hire, we need to verify this information for our clients.)
How many hours do I need to work through Career Options before I am eligible to be hired on by the employer?
460 hours are required for temp-to-hire positions. (Companies do have the option of hiring you on before 460 hours or extending the hours if they wish. Please note however, that we cannot guarantee that you will be hired on as a permanent employee.)
I am seeking a more professional position, do I still need to test?
In most cases, the answer is yes. Why? Because even for professional positions, most clients are seeking candidates with good software skills. Software or skill tests help to determine if the candidate will need additional training before starting a position.
I scored poorly on the Word and Excel tests, what are my options for placement?
We have wonderful news for you! Career Options offers FREE software tutorials for a variety of different programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, and more.) We can email those tutorials to you or you can work on them at Career Options and then retest when you are finished. This is a great way to make yourself more marketable!
