Temporary jobs tend to get an undeserved bad reputation. When you are looking for long term career development and financial stability, a short-term contract isn’t ideal. But don’t overlook temporary contracts on their face. Remember that the experience and connections you can gain from any contract can pave the way to long term success. Here… Read more »
How Much Are Bilingual Skills Worth?
Being bilingual can have serious benefits to your career no matter where you live. The ability to speak with a wider range of customers or contractors can help give you an edge in any professional setting. But how much are bilingual skills worth in Nashville or the overall central Tennessee region? The answer is not… Read more »
How to Organize a Resume with a LOT of Temporary Assignments
A modern resume is really a tool of the modern candidate. If you are not picking a format that works to your advantage, you are missing out on an important opportunity. If you are an experienced contractor, your resume likely is heavy with temporary assignments which don’t necessarily show well when listed in the traditional… Read more »
Ridesharing Options for Your Employees
How can you help your employees get to work? Should you be offering rideshare benefits? There’s a lot to consider when you think about incorporating commute into the deciding factor of your new hires. The location of your office has a big part to play. Do most of your current employees drive to work? Do… Read more »
The Easiest Way to Get a Higher Salary
Everyone is always looking for a way to increase their salary. Professionals go to great lengths to prove their value to employers and look for ways to convince their managers to give them a raise, but the truth is that the easiest way to get a higher salary is this. Ask for one at the… Read more »
How Does a Staffing Agency Help You Enjoy Summer?
Summer is almost here! If you’re looking for a job but aren’t willing to compromise on your ability to enjoy a summer schedule, working with a staffing agency just might be what you need. Finding your next job in Tennessee that is flexible in the ways you need most can be a challenge if you… Read more »
Are You on Notice? Here’s How to Keep Your Job
Performance reviews should be positive and motivational for both you and your employer, but sometimes they are a pivotal moment in a relationship. If you find yourself in a situation where your performance to date has not been satisfactory, you may be put on notice. A performance improvement plan is a key tool to help… Read more »
How Does a Company’s Online Reputation Affect Hiring?
Your online reputation matters, not just from a consumer or brand perspective, but also from a hiring perspective. Most people who read employer reviews believe those reviews. So the effort you take to address and manage your brand online can make a huge difference in the quality and the number of applicants you get for… Read more »
Health Tips for the Second and Third Shift
Shift work can be difficult. Unusual sleep schedules and the required lifestyle changes for workers asked to pull the “graveyard” shift can be taxing on you and your family. But there are benefits to taking the late shift as well, from financial incentives to more free time during the day. That said, it’s important not… Read more »
Where Is the Fastest Job Growth in Tennessee?
Tennessee’s economy will reach its longest sustained period of growth in the post-World War II era next year and, barring an unforeseen economic shock, what has looked like a long recovery for the job growth within the state, isn’t expected to slip into a downturn or recession for at least the next couple of years,… Read more »
