It’s hard to know when to quit, particularly when it comes to your own job. In an ideal world, employees would stay with their employers for the length of their careers. However, in today’s modern work environment this is much rarer. The face is that sometimes, it becomes evident that it’s time to move on…. Read more »
What Does a Staffing Agency Require in a Job Application?
Every job application is a little bit different. But when it comes to applying with a staffing agency, there are a few things you can expect from the process. First of all, you’ll need to have your work history or resume handy. It’s important to know what sort of jobs you are looking to find… Read more »
Behaviors to Keep Your Team Cool During the Hot Tennessee Summer
Summer is just around the corner. And whether your employees love the great weather that comes with the change in seasons, it’s important to help keep them cool while they’re on the job. The risks associated with you doing otherwise, including negative health impacts for your workers and damage to machinery, are simply too high… Read more »
How Is Google for Jobs Changing Your Job Search?
The job search has changed in the digital age. It’s not enough to go to an office with resume in hand. You need to know where the jobs are, who’s hiring, how they’re accepting applications, and what you can do to make sure yours gets the attention it deserves. All that starts with knowing who’s… Read more »
How Can You Network at Your Current Job?
Networking is all about meeting new people and making connections within a business or social setting. When you are employed, that can be challenging as you’re a little restricted in networking opportunities. While you might not be interested in looking for new opportunities, it’s important to keep making connections with coworkers, with managers and with… Read more »
Why You Should Ask for Feedback
You can see where you are, shows a manager you care, helps you improve yourself, can lead to better opportunities Learning how to give and take feedback is a crucial career skill. Feedback, both good and bad, is how we learn to improve and grow in our skills. While it can often be difficult to… 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 »
Workplace Safety Starts at the Top
At All-Star Personnel, we know it’s true that workplace safety needs to be a priority from the top all the way down to the bottom of an organization. It is a key responsibility of corporate leadership to emphasize the importance of safety to ensure that all levels of staff are aware of protocols and hazards… Read more »
How Your Dress Affects Your Job Chances
While it’s true that employers are more interested in your skills and credentials than what brand of suit you are wearing, it’s important to recognize that how you dress does play a part in how you are perceived by a potential employer. Unprofessional attire makes a statement that you are likely unprofessional in other ways… Read more »
Non-Verbal Behavior Matters in Job Interviews As Well
There is nothing more important in a job interview than the impression you make. That includes how you present yourself, how you respond to questions, and the rapport you create with your interviewers. Non-verbal communication is as important as what you have to say. At All-Star Personnel, we learn from hiring managers that they aren’t… Read more »
