How to Get Your Resume Ready for a Career Change

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Getting ready for a career change? Your resume should be ready, too. When you’re looking to make a transition, big or small, you can’t expect it to happen on its own. Your job is to convince an employer that you have what it takes to succeed in a new setting. Here’s how. Transferable Skills Let’s […]

Are You Sabotaging Your Own Job Search? Avoid These 3 Things

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  Most job seekers can identify with the feeling of filling out dozens of applications and trying to connect with employers with no luck. Shipping your resume off, again and again, can make you less likely to be intentional with your job search. If you’re still looking for the right position and can’t get a […]

How to Move Up the Ladder in the Manufacturing Industry This Year

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Your career journey in the manufacturing industry isn’t always a straight line – don’t be afraid to make different moves, especially if you aren’t currently employed. Here are the top steps for finding growth in your manufacturing career this year.   Education Higher education is a great way to guarantee career elevation in the manufacturing […]

This is What Employers Are Looking for in Their Employees in 2021

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You deserve a great job. You’ve worked hard to find a new position. But you want your skills to be valued. You may be feeling like you are missing desirable skills or being passed over by employers. So flip your perspective: managers are looking for workers. But what traits should those workers have? In the […]

Prepare for Your Phone Interview with These Tips

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Job seekers that are new to a phone interview may have many misconceptions. There’s a lot of confusing information about interviews, and phone screens can mean even more mixed messages. We’re here to clear things up. Davis Staffing is here to provide the facts and dispel the rumors about phone interviews. Myth: Phone Interviews Aren’t […]

5 Indications of a Positive Company Culture

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  Finding a job is tough enough in this market, but there are more challenges than you may be prepared for. Tracking down a position is one thing, tracking down the right one is a different matter entirely. You don’t want to start working for a company whose company’s culture is not a good fit […]

What To Include on Your Resume for an Industrial Job

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In an industrial setting, it can be hard to know if you need a resume or what your resume should look like. Whether you’re employed in construction, warehouse operations, or manufacturing, you may have limited experience in filling out a resume. This is what you should include on your resume if you’re looking for an […]

The Pros and Cons of Telephone vs. In-Person Interviews

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Employers are looking for someone that can think on their feet and adapt to different situations. To get the job, you’ll need to be prepared for your interview. There are different advantages and disadvantages for a telephone and in-person interview. Whether you’re getting ready for an in-person interview or a phone screen, here’s what you […]

4 Ways Motivate Yourself When You Feel Stuck in Your Job Search

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When you’re looking for a new position, updating your resume and filling out applications can be overwhelming. Not finding the right job quickly can become discouraging. This is what you can do to keep up your motivation. 1. Prioritize Making a list can help you take a step back and analyze the important things. Feeling […]

Maneuvering Your Job Search Through COVID-19

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Right now times are very uncertain, very stressful and even a bit frightening. The COVID-19 outbreak has not only caused a health crisis but an economic crisis, as well. In a matter of days, millions of people found themselves suddenly out of work. Millions more are weeks or even days away from losing their jobs, and millions more still are left uncertain […]