Finding the right staffing partner can significantly impact your company’s productivity, culture, and bottom line. Whether you’re hiring one key employee or building an entire team, the staffing firm you choose must align with your goals—and asking the right questions can help you uncover the truth about their capabilities.
At Burnett Specialists, we’ve supported Texas employers for 50 years by being transparent, reliable, and results-driven. If you’re evaluating staffing firms, here are the key questions you should ask to ensure long-term staffing success.
1. What Industries Do You Specialize In?
Not all staffing firms serve every industry equally. Look for a partner who has proven experience in your field—whether it’s accounting, administrative support, IT, legal, customer service, healthcare, or light industrial.
Why it matters:
Specialized staffing firms understand the skills, certifications, and nuances of your roles—and can provide more qualified candidates faster.
At Burnett Specialists, we offer proven expertise across diverse sectors, with specialized recruiters in each category.
2. What Is Your Candidate Screening Process?
This is one of the most important questions to ask. A high-quality staffing firm should be able to explain how they:
-
Vet resumes and applications
-
Verify experience and credentials
-
Assess skills, professionalism, and cultural fit
Why it matters:
You don’t just want resumes—you want reliable, pre-qualified talent. Burnett Specialists uses a proven, multi-step screening and interview process to ensure every candidate we present meets your standards.
3. How Do You Ensure a Good Cultural Fit?
Skills are important, but so is chemistry. A candidate with the right resume can still fail in the wrong environment.
Why it matters:
A great staffing firm takes time to understand your company’s values, work style, and team dynamics—and sends candidates who will thrive in your culture.
At Burnett Specialists, we get to know your business before we source talent, ensuring that technical fit and cultural compatibility go hand-in-hand.
4. What Is Your Average Time to Fill a Role?
Speed is important—especially in today’s competitive hiring landscape—but it shouldn’t come at the expense of quality.
Why it matters:
You want a staffing partner who can deliver the right candidates quickly, not just the fastest available option. Ask for examples of recent placements in your industry and typical timelines.
Burnett Specialists leverages an extensive talent pipeline to provide fast, accurate placements—without sacrificing quality.
5. What Types of Hiring Models Do You Offer?
Some staffing firms only offer temporary placements. Others may specialize in executive search. The best staffing firms offer a range of options including:
-
Project-based or seasonal staffing
Why it matters:
Your hiring needs may evolve. A flexible staffing firm can support you across different projects and growth phases.
6. How Do You Support Clients After the Hire?
A great staffing firm doesn’t disappear after the placement is made. They should stay engaged to ensure success, manage performance, and step in if something goes wrong.
Why it matters:
Ongoing support ensures smooth onboarding, reduces turnover, and gives you peace of mind.
Burnett Specialists provides continuous service after placement, including follow-ups, performance check-ins, and replacement guarantees if needed.
7. Can I Speak With Current Clients or See Testimonials?
Reputation matters. A trustworthy staffing firm should be able to share client success stories, testimonials, or references.
Why it matters:
Hearing from current or past clients gives you insight into the firm’s service, responsiveness, and consistency.
Burnett Specialists is proud to be Texas’ most award-winning staffing firm, backed by decades of positive client and candidate feedback.
Choose the Right Partner for Staffing Success
Staffing is more than just filling jobs—it’s about building the right team to support your company’s growth. By asking the right questions, you gain insight into a staffing firm’s process, values, and ability to deliver.
At Burnett Specialists, we prioritize transparency, industry expertise, speed, and quality. Whether you’re hiring for short-term coverage or long-term leadership, we’re ready to help you build a workforce that works.
Let’s Talk Talent
Ready to partner with a staffing firm that brings strategy and service to every search? Contact Burnett Specialists at 713-977-4777 or submit a request online to connect with one of our expert recruiters.
