First impressions matter, particularly on the job hunt. An interview is a critical point in that process and showing up with the wrong attitude can ruin your chances no matter how good your resume looks. Candidates need to strike just the right balance of self-assurance and humility to make a good impression. Here are the… Read more »
5 Quotes to Help Your Job Search
A job search can be a lengthy process. It takes patience, stamina, resolve, and unwavering motivation. To help you keep your eye on the prize, here are five quotes that will inspire you to do your best and continue reaching out to find that next, life-changing work opportunity. “A Simple Hello Could Lead to a… Read more »
Less Stress Comes in Hiring Faster. 4 Tips to Do Just That!
Hiring can be a lengthy process. But time is money in the business world, so the companies who bring on high-quality talent faster are better able to get ahead. Hiring faster means less stress for managers and teams in need of increased headcount. It also means less project downtime and the ability to meet deadlines… Read more »
What Do You Do If You Feel Unsafe at Work?
Workplace safety is everyone’s responsibility. It’s key for leadership to set corporate policies that work toward creating a safe and functional work environment. But it’s also important for workers themselves to help identify unsafe situations. Here’s what you should do if you even feel unsafe on the job. Most Accidents Are Avoidable OSHA releases an… Read more »
Your Temporary Job Assignment Ends, Now What?
Temporary contracts are a unique kind of work. If you’re not used to moving from contract to contract it can be confusing as you come to the end of a job assignment. If you’re at that point and need a few pointers on where to go from here, read on. Here’s what you should do… Read more »
Do You Know About the Bonuses a Staffing Agency Provides?
Working with a staffing agency provides a number of benefits that most job seekers are not even aware of. The obvious benefit is help finding a job, but did you know that by partnering with a recruiter you also get the support of a qualified a career counselor, access to valuable industry and market insight,… Read more »
Have an Internal Disparity Between First Shift and Other Shifts? Here’s How to Solve It
Shift work is an exercise in organization and coordination. Finding the right people to work the right shifts, and making sure their work is complementary and seamless across time frames is critical to making sure the job gets done and it gets done at the level of quality your clients expect. As a manager looking… Read more »
Struggling to Make Small Talk? 3 Safe Topics to Keep the Conversation Going
Whether you’re networking or kicking off an interview, small talk is an important skill when you are setting off on your job search. Some candidates are highly skilled in shooting the breeze with their prospective hiring managers, but others need to learn how to manage a conversation. Having a selection of no pressure ice breakers… Read more »
Want to Be Successful? 3 Ways to Think That Way All the Time
Winston Churchill said, “Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” He knew that failure was a stepping stone to greater success so long as the individual learned from their mistakes. It’s the same for professionals in their career. Often success seems like such a final endpoint, but in truth, success… Read more »
These Behaviors Can Help You Get a Raise
Everyone at one point in their career or another thinks they are deserving of a raise in salary. Whether you earn that raise or not depends on several factors, including the success of the business as a whole, your value within the company, and even whether or not you ask for one. But there are… Read more »
