December 11, 2024

Elevate Your Onboarding: 3 Essential Tips for Training Recent College Graduates

With thoughtful preparation, clear expectations, regular feedback, and an engaging onboarding experience allows you to set the stage for your new hires to thrive.
Elevate Your Onboarding: 3 Essential Tips for Training Recent College
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
March 14, 2024

2024 ROCS March Madness Bracket Challenge

Welcome to the 19th Annual 2024 ROCS Mad Marchness Bracket Challenge! As always, it's 100% free to join and we have some awesome prizes up for grabs.
2024 ROCS March Madness Bracket Challenge
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
February 28, 2024

ROCS Grad Consulting Services

ROCS Grad Consulting, a comprehensive consulting service tailored to serve higher education institutions, employers, vendors connecting employers and early career talent, and government entities striving to attract and retain this talent for its community.
ROCS Grad Consulting Services
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
February 21, 2024

2024 College Recruiting Outlook Study

The job market for college graduates in 2024 will be as dynamic as it is promising, according to the 53rd Annual College Hiring Outlook report from Drexel University, Michigan State University, and ROCS Grad Staffing.
2024 College Recruiting Outlook Study | ROCS Grad Staffing
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
July 20, 2023

The Best Interview Questions To Ask Entry-Level Job Seeker

It is crucial to ask interview questions that assess a candidate’s skills, potential, and readiness for the professional world. Here are some of the best interview questions to ask recent college graduates and other entry-level job seekers
The Best Interview Questions To Ask Entry-Level Job Seeker
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
June 30, 2023

6 Advantages of Hiring Temporary Employees for Your Company

Hiring temporary employees can offer your business a variety of advantages, including agility, access to specialized skills, cost-effectiveness, enhanced diversity, and even talent evaluation opportunities.
6 Advantages of Hiring Temporary Employees for Your Company
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
June 7, 2023

College Recruiting Webinar Replay: UVA and Virginia Tech Career Services Leaders Advice for Recent College Graduates and Companies Recruiting Them

What can a graduate expect in the current labor market? How can companies find talent and onboard them to help their organizations as quickly as possible? Hear from the leaders at Virginia Tech and Virginia on their insights and advice for transitioning to the workforce.
UVA Virginia Tech Career Services Advice for Recent College Grads
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
May 18, 2023

5 Advantages of Temporary Employment for Recent College Graduates

Temporary employment is one of the easiest ways to jumpstart your career and gain versatile skills that you can bring to any organization in the future.
5 Advantages of Temporary Employment for Recent College Graduates
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
April 28, 2023

College Recruiting Webinar Replay: Aligning the Government, Higher Education and the Private Sectors for Success

On April 24, ROCS hosted a webinar with Jon Hardister who is currently the North Carolina House Majority Whip and Chair of the Education - Universities committee and Vice Chair of Appropriations. He has been involved with many of the announcements of new companies that are coming to the Triad and throughout North Carolina. Recently, he announced his candidacy to become the next Labor Commissioner of North Carolina.Below are three takeaways from the session.
College Recruiting Webinar Replay: Aligning the Government, Higher Ed
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
April 28, 2023

Hiring Tips on Onboarding Your New Hire

An onboarding checklist can be a helpful tool to use when successfully preparing your employee for their first day and future at your company. Below are some best practices to follow when onboarding your new hire. 
Hiring Tips on Onboarding Your New Hire
Joanie Belo
Joanie Belo
April 18, 2023

ROCS Company Core Values

Core values act as the bedrock for why a company or organization exists. They help to clearly communicate to customers, current and prospective employees, and the community what your company stands for, especially in today’s growing society and competitive job market. 
ROCS Company Core Values
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
March 16, 2023

2023 ROCS March Madness Bracket Challenge

Welcome to the 19th Annual 2023 ROCS Mad Marchness Bracket Challenge! As always, it's 100% free to join and we have some awesome prizes up for grabs.
2023 ROCS March Madness Bracket Challenge
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
February 8, 2023

The Best & Brightest: How to Recruit College Graduate Students

Do you need to know how to recruit college graduates for your business? These recruitment best practices will ensure that you hire the talent you need.
The Best & Brightest: How to Recruit College Graduate Students
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
December 24, 2022

7 Old School Ways to Stand Out In a Job Interview

These seven tactics bring you back to the basics of interview preparation and best practices to use that often get lost, skipped, or forgotten during the interview process.
7 Old School Ways to Stand Out In a Job Interview
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
December 22, 2022

Tips on How to Improve Your Job Interview Skills

If you are a recent graduate who is still on the job search and just haven't gotten that offer yet, you might be asking yourself, “Is there anything that I can be doing better?”
Tips on How to Improve Your Job Interview Skills
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
December 21, 2022

ROCS Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Toy Donation 2022

The ROCS team had a fantastic time on December 5th giving back to our community and sponsoring our annual toy drive for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
ROCS Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Toy Donation 2022
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
December 7, 2022

7 Etiquette Essentials for Every Stage of the Job Search

Enhance your chances of obtaining a coveted job offer. By practicing these 7 etiquette essentials, you will differentiate yourself from other job seekers.
7 Etiquette Essentials for Every Stage of the Job Search
Stuart Mease
Stuart Mease
November 22, 2022

2023 College Recruiting Outlook

The 52nd Annual College Recruiting Outlook, released by the Collegiate Employment Research Institute (CERI) and sponsored by ROCS Grad Staffing, revealed 90 percent of employers feel the labor market for college graduates will be good in 2023.
2023 College Recruiting Outlook Study by CERI | ROCS Grad Staffing
Stuart Mease
Stuart Mease
November 2, 2022

ROCS Grad Staffing Office Holiday Gift Buying Guide

Are you looking for a gift for your coworker or boss, but not sure where to start? No need to look further, we’ve done the research for you!
ROCS Grad Staffing Office Holiday Gift Buying Guide
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
November 2, 2022

6 Steps to Write a Job Description that Attracts Top Talent

Follow the 6 steps below to follow when writing a job description that attracts top talent!
6 Steps to Write a Job Description that Attracts Top Talent
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
October 5, 2022

ROCStar Resume Checklist

We have compiled a ROCStar Resume Checklist to ensure you are set up for success before even starting the interviewing process. This checklist will make sure that your resume is top-notch and competitive against other applicants. 
Discover why a Resume checklist is critical when applying for a job!
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
October 4, 2022

ROCS Featured on CBS News in Winston-Salem, NC About Skills Hiring Managers are Looking For

The interview dives into the types of roles hiring managers are looking to fill and what skills are needed to be successful in those positions. You’ll get to hear a little more about the ROCS Grad Staffing process and what we look for in top recent graduates.
ROCS Featured on NC News About Skills Hiring Managers are Looking For
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
September 2, 2022

Stuart Interview on ABC News Harrisonburg About College Recruiting

Stuart describes our ROCStar recruiting process and how we source reliable, motivated, and hungry recent college graduates.
Stuart Interview on ABC News Harrisonburg About College Recruiting
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
August 9, 2022

3 Ways to Not Lose Out on Top Talent

A quick hiring process is crucial for any business to bring in qualified candidates without losing them to other companies. With that being said, you want to make sure you do not sacrifice candidate quality in the process or the candidate’s interviewing experience. 
3 Ways to Not Lose Out on Top Talent
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
July 27, 2022

ROCS Grad Staffing Named as 2022 Moxie Award Finalist!

ROCS Grad Staffing is honored to be named as a Moxie Award Finalist for the third year in the Business & Professional Services category. The Moxie Awards recognize the achievements of growing businesses, nonprofits, and associations that demonstrate boldness and innovation in the DC metro community.
ROCS Grad Staffing Named as 2022 Moxie Award Finalist!
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
July 26, 2022

ROCS Grad Staffing Expanding to North Carolina

ROCS Grad Staffing, a firm dedicated to helping companies find top college grad talent by focusing on doing one thing and doing it right, announces that it will be establishing a market presence in the state of North Carolina. 
ROCS Grad Staffing Expanding to North Carolina
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
June 30, 2022

5 Qualities to Look For During Virtual Interviews

Here at ROCS, our team conducts over fifty interviews per week and while we miss meeting candidates in person, we quickly learned to adjust our recruitment process and conduct the ever popular, video interview.
5 Qualities to Look For During Virtual Interviews
Kathleen Pellegrino
Kathleen Pellegrino
June 7, 2022

6 Tips to Combat “The Great Resignation”

How to stay competitive in the current job market with high employee turnover if you want to retain employees or if struggling to hire new employees to grow your business. Instead of viewing The Great Resignation as something to hide from, try to look at it as an opportunity by implementing our 6 tips below. 
6 Tips to Combat “The Great Resignation”
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
March 11, 2022

2022 ROCS Mad Marchness Bracket Challenge

Welcome to the 2022 ROCS Mad Marchness Bracket Challenge! As always, it's 100% free to join and we have some awesome prizes up for grabs.
2022 ROCS Mad Marchness Bracket Challenge
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
March 1, 2022

Time Flies When You’re Having Fun!

Here at ROCS, we’ve been having a lot of fun getting our team back in the office and seeing each other face to face after a long time at home. We’ve enjoyed team lunches, in-person meetings and training our newest team members on-site.
Time Flies When You’re Having Fun!
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
December 21, 2021

4 Ways to Stay Competitive When Hiring in a Tight Job Market

If you’re having a tough time hiring, take into consideration the following points to see if you can set yourself and your organization up for success when the talent market gets increasingly competitive.
4 Ways to Stay Competitive When Hiring in a Tight Job Market
Matt Herb
Matt Herb
April 24, 2020

New from ROCS Grad Staffing: Welcome to "The Nest" Quarterly Newsletter

The great news is there is a lot of opportunity to bring on some of the truly best & brightest to your team in the coming weeks. We are meeting with over 50 entry-level job seekers each week and they are all excited & eager to begin their careers.
New from ROCS Grad Staffing: Welcome to "The Nest" Quarterly Newsletter
Brandon Labman
Brandon Labman
Leaving the Nest Grad Staffing Podcast