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When you’re thinking of the ideal candidate for your company’s open position, the list of requirements can get rather long. Relevant experience is typically at the top of the list. But while it’s important, experience is not the most important trait to look for in a new hire. Many employers believe passion outweighs experience –… Read more
They are called short-term workers, contract workers, freelancers, and temps, but whatever you choose to call them, they are temporary employees with no guarantees when their assignment ends. However, working as a temporary employee gets you on the inside and gives you a definite advantage over those candidates on the outside—if you play your cards… Read more
Sometimes people equate personal branding with brazen self-promotion, and it certainly is a way to build your reputation as an industry leader, but it’s much more than that. Your brand includes the services you provide, the values you advocate, and the skills and experience you bring to the table. Your brand can position you and… Read more
Talk about the classic Catch-22 situation! You need to find a job so you can accumulate some experience, but you need the “required” experience to get a job. Even though you have worked hard to earn a degree, certificate, or other credentials, most employers are looking for candidates that have on-the-job experience. You might be… Read more
It’s a rewarding and exciting career, but working as a Machine Operator comes with its own set of safety risks. Today’s machines are powerful. They run and produce parts faster than ever before. So, it’s essential to use the best safety practices to reduce your risk of injury or machine malfunction. Of course, all workplace… Read more
Being More Mindful at Work Author: Leslie Speas, VP of Culture & Consulting Do you ever: • Find yourself dwelling on the past? • Have anxious feelings about the future? • Ask yourself “what if” questions? • Have trouble focusing your attention? Practicing mindfulness at work and in your personal time can help! So what… Read more
Do you have a job interview scheduled? Whether it’s for your first job or you have attended several interviews, it’s always a good idea to review some of the basics of interview etiquette. After all, this is important to you, and you never know which misstep could cost you the opportunity at an excellent job.… Read more
If you’re part of a team in the office or on the shop floor, you often become close to those workers alongside you who meet the same challenges you do. Friendships develop and often move beyond the workplace. You spend so much time together that it’s only natural for these relationships to flourish. But what… Read more
Finding people, in general, to work for your company isn’t necessarily difficult, but finding solid candidates is! Talented people can lift your company’s productivity, energize your workforce, and help your organization to reach its goals. Attracting that caliber of talent requires you to look at your current brand, your work atmosphere, and your methods for… Read more
Sometimes a job search seems to drag on forever. It can be frustrating and can cause you to lose your focus and your confidence at the same time. You start to question whether you’ll ever find something that fits. Maybe my skills aren’t good enough, you begin to think, or I probably don’t have enough… Read more
