Working with the Right Remote Staffing Firm is Like Playing a Rigged Game of Tetris

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IN TETRIS, players are tasked to fill in empty spaces using whichever blocks they are given. These blocks are chosen at random; and, most of the time, it takes a while before the right one comes along to help clear lines for higher scores. The same concept applies in working with a remote staffing firm. Instead of spaces, you have open positions in your company to fill; and in place of the blocks, you have potential remote workers.

The Random Block Rule

You may be wondering why I'm only referring to remote recruiting, and there's a good reason for that. See, when it comes to regular staffing procedures, the usual practice involves making the effort to sort through numerous resumes, filter the best candidates, and call only top picks to come in for an interview. This isn’t anything like Tetris since the mystery of not knowing what to expect and making do with whatever you're given disappears.

With a staffing company's services, on the other hand, you put the hunting and gathering process in their hands. This means that, although there's a higher chance of you encountering the right talent, the experience is still more random – still very Tetris-like.

Why Bother with a Random Selection?

Of course, if you prefer to do the entire hiring process on your own, go right ahead. But, think of the time you will have to invest to do so. Remember, going remote means you have a global talent pool to choose from – not exactly something you can do in a day or two.

By taking on the services of a remote staffing firm, you can leave all the dirty work to them, while you focus more on your company. Let them know what you need, and see if the people they provide are exactly who you're looking for.

Getting More I-Pieces or… the Right People for the Job

Out of all the blocks in Tetris, it's the I-piece or the long, skinny block that everyone loves to have. These pieces are always a sure fit and can help clear up to four lines (aptly called a "tetris") if used properly. In recruitment, these are the perfect people to have in your company. They have the exact skills, attitude, and work ethic you're looking for.

To make sure you keep getting these types of people, you have to "rig your game" by choosing a remote staffing firm that won’t just dump a pile of "qualified" candidates for you to choose from. They have to be thorough and have an effective filtering system that can make sure you are always presented with high quality talent. All you will need to do is pick a remote employee without the smallest amount of doubt.

What do you think of the comparison? Let me know by leaving a comment below – would love to hear what you think!