As Arlington Resources looks forward to celebrating our 20^th anniversary this month, we look at the role of flexible staffing in the work force and where it is today.

As a professional in your field, chances are a recruiter will contact you to see whether you’re interested in changing positions. Because first impressions influence whether you move forward with the process, you need to know how to respond. Here are three things you should be prepared to say when a recruiter calls you.

Passive candidates are typically harder to recruit than active candidates. Because passive candidates are satisfied with their positions, they’re less likely to be searching for a new opportunity. However, because passive candidates are top contributors within their organizations, they’re the ones you want working for you rather than your competition. Here are four tips to successfully recruit top passive candidates.