In the manufacturing world, one of the biggest obstacles is employee turnover. This can occur for a variety of reasons in any manufacturing environment. The leading causes of poor employee retention rates in manufacturing include below average compensation, lack of upward career mobility, boredom with job tasks, and a negative corporate culture. Fortunately, these are […]
Elements of a Successful Resume – Job Seeker Tips
As a serious job seeker you’ve probably read dozens of articles and maybe even taken some workshops on how to write a great resume. It seems like every job seeker wants to learn how to write a resume that will not only capture the attention of recruiters, but will also land them a job. While […]
Bring in More Business – Manufacturing Tips for Success
As the leader in a manufacturing business, your goal is to grow the company to profitability. This happens when clients, employees, products and inventory all line up in synch. There is no magical formula for bringing in more manufacturing business. It takes hard work and planning. It also takes the efforts of good people who […]
Manufacturing Cover Letter Advice
To land a job in manufacturing today, you need an outstanding cover letter. While a majority of candidates simply turn in a resume or application for manufacturing jobs, the candidates who go the extra mile and include a cover letter often get called first for an interview. Why is a manufacturing cover letter important? Think […]
Updating LinkedIn When Unemployed – Social Media Tips for Job Seekers
LinkedIn is the number one social networking site for professionals, with some 200 million users worldwide. In May, LinkedIn celebrated its 10th birthday in style. Users enjoy LinkedIn for its platform that allows them to share their career accomplishments and connect with other industry pros. Yet, amid this celebration, there are some who have spent […]
How Manufacturers Can Improve with the Industrial Internet
The great information highway has transformed every industry on the planet in the last fifteen years. However, the manufacturing sector is one of the last frontiers when it comes to Internet and cloud-based technology adoption. There are a few good reasons for this, such as the urgency to use new technology based and automated industrial […]
Is Your Manufacturing Presence Ready for the Mobile World?
Currently, technology is taking over many forms of business, and mobile is simply the newest form of technology. Instead of dying down, the popularity and use of mobile technology continues to advance, causing different industries to utilize mobile apps and create mobile-optimized presences. Manufacturing fits in with this new trend, and there are some ways […]
We’re Moving!
Due to the tremendous growth we have had during the past year, our Hometown, Illinois branch has outgrown its office space! On June 18, 2013, the branch moved to larger quarters and is now located at 5450 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois, 60453. Our new “home” will afford us the opportunity to recruit, screen, […]
Putting Together a Manufacturing Resume | Job Seeker Tips
Currently, the manufacturing industry is on an incline, giving job seekers a reason to construct the perfect manufacturing resume to land a new job. If you have education, skills or experience in manufacturing, you’re going to make an excellent candidate. But to get noticed by a prospective employer, you first need to work on your […]
5 Manufacturing Strategies for New Opportunity | Industrial HR Management
The North American manufacturing world is changing in many ways. This is due to rapid advancement in technology that supports manufacturing business growth. Certain strategies can be adopted to support manufacturing growth in a new era. Here are some to consider as you take your manufacturing business to its next great level, while remaining ahead […]
