Struggling to Meet the New Year’s Resolution? These Resume Tips Will Help!

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“I resolve to find the perfect fit for my professional skills this year!” What if the right job doesn’t come to you? That’s why they call it the job hunt. Great career opportunities won’t just fall into your lap. Even if your networking is successful, there’s still work you need to do in order to […]

Ready for a New Job in a New Industry? How Can You Make that Change Easily?

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A career change can seem completely overwhelming. Starting from scratch, shifting gears, and deciding to embark on a new path can come with the fear of failure or tons of uncertainty. However, if you are ready for a new position in a new industry, making the change doesn’t have to be intimidating. If you frame […]

Why Is the Company Going Silent in the Job Search?

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Your interview went well, your resume stacks up, and you haven’t heard a word. How often has this happened to you? You’ve sent your thank yous and asked about the timeline, but you haven’t received a rejection or an offer. It can be frustrating to remain out of the loop, wondering what comes next. If […]

A Job Search Guide You Can Trust in 2019

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Ask your colleagues how they got their current job, and you’re bound to hear a few different answers. The options are unlimited these days – a friend or family member, Facebook Jobs, LinkedIn, or a number of different job sites. Even the classifieds can still do the trick for some. But are you embarking on […]

Our Top Career Tips for Job Candidates from 2018

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2018 has been a great year to find your dream job! In any industry, Davis Staffing has helped qualified candidates find a great temporary or temp-to-permanent gig. As a massive metropolitan area, Chicago applicants can face an uphill climb attempting to find the right job in a sea of not-quite-right opportunities. This year we’ve assigned […]

The Straight-Line Career Path: It Doesn’t Exist and Why You Must Accept It

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Your career path is based on your short-term and long-term goals, and you can frame your priorities accordingly. But one thing to keep in mind is the trajectory of your career path. Some still assume the straight-line career path is the norm. This isn’t true – your path is going to be dynamic if you […]

Job Fair – Tuesday, Dec. 11

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Davis Staffing will be participating in a job fair to be held at Sugar Steel, 2521 State Street, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 on Tuesday, December 11.  Hours are 7:30am-4:30pm. Applicants should bring copies of their resume and the phone numbers for their last 3 jobs. Applicants must take and pass a drug screen. Davis Staffing, […]

Let’s Talk About the Two-Page Resume

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A debate for the ages: what does the ideal resume look like? Traditional or modern, varying fonts, graphics or just written content: it’s hard to tell what the right choice is when it comes to your resume. But today we’re here to talk about one of these classic concerns, the debate over whether or not […]

Have Qualifications But Lack Experience? Here’s How You Can Get Hired

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The most frustrating part of the job search is the ever-present contradiction in hiring: you need the experience to get the job, but you can’t get a job without experience. It may seem like every entry-level position requires five years of paid work in the industry even if you’ve got the right credentials. So how […]

Bouncing Back from Losing a Job – Tough Tasks but Necessary Things to Do

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A job loss can hit hard, whether you saw it coming or not. Leaving an organization is uncomfortable and challenging in any circumstance, but you control your career destiny. Turn your negative reaction around and embrace what job opportunities now await you by taking care of these tough tasks as soon as you find out […]