The dreaded words no job seeker ever wants to hear. Once the job application has been accepted, an initial interview has happened, and then a few weeks of waiting have happened – one day you call to check on your status and get told that, “Your resume will be kept on file.” What exactly does […]
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Focus on Feedback and Expectations in a Candidate Market
As a recruiter, it’s easy to get caught up with sourcing and processing candidates as quickly as possible, without giving much thought to their actual experience. But, in a candidate-driven job market, the way in which you treat candidates has much to do with how effectively you can place them into jobs. A poor experience […]
Bilingual Skills Stand Out in the Job Market
Many companies operate on a global scale, therefore they value candidates who are bilingual the most for their ability to communicate with clients from other countries. In fact, a Rosetta Stone survey revealed that bilingual employees earn at least $10,000 more per year than other employees. In regions and industries where being fluent in a second […]
Bring the Next Generation of Manufacturing Workers to Your Organization
Not every company is planning on where new manufacturing workers will come from in the next five or ten years. This topic should be on the minds of all hiring departments within the manufacturing industry. Your company must have an idea of where these workers will come from, what it is they will look for in […]
Show Off Your Skills in the Cover Letter
The cover letter is just as important as your resume, if not more important, because it is the first document a potential employer will read from you. Every resume should be accompanied with a cover letter, even if the job description or advertisement does not request one. It is a way for you to go […]
Embrace Your Next Career Networking Event
Networking events are an important part of your career. However, they can be stressful, overwhelming and even downright annoying for some people. But, you must understand that networking events can provide a big break in your career. You could be introduced to potential employers, future co-workers and even future employees. Even if you are not […]
How a Staffing Firm Will Help You Find a Manufacturing Job
Finding a new job is a difficult task, even for the employee with years of career experience. To go out and look for a manufacturing job – whether you are right out of school, unemployed, or looking to switch jobs – can be difficult for everyone. Pairing with a staffing firm makes perfect sense the next […]
Employees of the Month – May 2015
These employees have been recognized by our clients for outstanding performance, production, attendance, housekeeping, and quality. Michael Rodriguez Davis employee since February 2015 Began assignment at client in February 2015 Commute to assignment: 16 minutes Hobby: Basketball Michael’s statement: “Hard work and dedication always pays off. You get what you give, so give it your best.” Feedback from […]
What to Bring to a Job Interview
Getting the interview is just the first step in landing the job. By preparing for the questions you may be asked and bringing these important things, you can increase your chances of impressing the interviewer and getting the offer. Copies of your resume. Even though pretty much everything is done by computer these days, hiring […]
Eliminate Low Morale in the Workplace
It happens in every work environment at one time or another. People walking around grumbling, not being very productive, missing work days, and having a general bad attitude about things. What are we talking about here? It’s low employee morale. It sneaks in like a virus, infecting one employee and then over a matter of […]