Why Your Workplace Needs to Enforce a Mobile Device Policy

Are you dealing with a staff that is often distracted by their mobile devices? It’s a common problem in the workplace, but you should also keep in mind that it is very difficult for most workers to completely avoid being on their mobile devices during the day. It’s important to consider and really evaluate what… Read more »

Yes! Temporary Employment Should Be on Your Resume

Your resume is your single most powerful piece of marketing material. It provides employers with the information they need to understand what you can do for them as a new hire. There are a number of ways you can mistakenly present yourself and your work history in resume format, but did you know that listing… Read more »

Control What Appears When Your Name Is Searched Online

Hiring managers are relying more and more on social networks and online information to get a better idea of who you are as a person and as a professional, so you better know what search results are coming up when your name is searched online. While you can’t control everything that is said about you… Read more »

Your Social Media Posts Affect Your Career

Your personal profile online may not be quite so personal. Even if you have your privacy settings up to date, recruiters and hiring manager may still be able to look you up online. Depending on what your social media posts, they may not like what they see. All-Star Personnel discusses the importance of managing your… Read more »

Have You Asked Your Current Employees for Referrals?

The best referrals for potential job candidates can come right from your current employees. Just think, your staff intimately know what type of person will succeed within your unique corporate environment, as well as the skills and qualifications necessary to get the job done. They also are likely to have positive relationships with other professionals… Read more »

Make Small Talk Enjoyable and Not Awkward

Are you the kind of person who finds small talk tedious or difficult? Whether it’s with clients or in an interview setting, small talk is an important skill no matter what industry you work in. Luckily, it’s not a difficult skill to master. Today’s article discusses a number of ways that you can make small… Read more »

4 Networking Tips for Introverted Personalities

Your professional network is likely the single most powerful tool you have in your job search. Given that connecting with other professionals is very important for career development, it can seem particularly daunting to jump in and focus on building your network. Introverted personalities in particular can have difficulty with networking, whether because of disinterest,… Read more »

Clean Up Your Resume for 2016

Your resume is the first and most powerful impression you make on a hiring manager. And if your resume isn’t pristine and a clear representation of your skills and experience, you are truly doing yourself a disservice in your job search. Most people focus on making sure formatting is professional and the document is free… Read more »

What to Do During an OSHA Inspection

Few things incite as much concern or stress as an OSHA inspection, but in order to remain a recognized and respected leader in your company’s industry, passing an inspection with limited, or ideally no, citations is obviously the best strategy. Oddly enough, at All-Star Personnel we have seen many employers who don’t know what to… Read more »

Make Your Cover Letter Stand Out

Cover letters are your first real chance to engage prospective employers. There’s a reason that most employers request one in addition to an applicant’s resume. It’s because – when compared to a resume or CV – a cover letter helps answer the question that is at the forefront of a hiring manager’s mind: “Why do… Read more »