After you settle from the excitement about your upcoming interview, some reality sets in. My work is not done yet, time to get prepared, you think. You start thinking about the types of questions your interviewer will ask you and plan to make sure your suit is clean and pressed. And hopefully you don’t wait […]
Hoping to earn some extra cash this holiday season? Good news for you – each year as we approach Black Friday and Holiday shopping, the demand for seasonal temporary workers increases. Employers start posting seasonal jobs for the winter in late August or early September and continue through the start of December. But according to […]
A few months ago, we discussed the work benefits that Millennials value. One of the top priorities for Millennials is an environment that fosters learning and development, 81% want companies to invest in their professional development. And 83% want a clear path to promotion and they will leave if they don’t get it (Pinpoint Market Research). […]
Sticking with our commitment to give back to the community, Outside-In® Companies have extended our Charity of the Month program so that we can make a bigger impact in supporting charity organizations. Inspired by Preston’s March for Energy, our new program is all about Paying it Forward. Preston’s March for Energy was created when Preston, […]
Blog post by Outside-In® Team Member, Kelly Hocutt Temp jobs are well-suited for some lifestyles. Some like the flexibility and others like temping with different companies for the variety. For some, contract jobs offer the best roles for their unique skill set. But sometimes, temp jobs seems to be the only jobs you can get. […]
Blog post by Chris Barton, Outside-In® Team Member and the Founder of Barton Career Advisors (an Outside-In® Partner) This blog is part of a series addressing some of the most compelling questions for those that are beginning a career search. During the last 6 years, the team at Barton Career Advisors has been asked hundreds […]
Last week, our President Chris Burkhard discussed on his Outside-In® Guy Blog the latest job market trends of increased job creation, low unemployment rate and high voluntary turnover. “Mark my words,” he warned, “…what we see is real. If the economy holds up we are entering a new era in employment. Get ready for turnover. […]
by Outside-In® Team Member Kelly Hocutt Have you ever asked or been asked, “if you could have one superpower, what would it be?” My guess is that you have. But, have you ever applied this question to searching for a job? Perhaps — “If you could have one superpower to land your dream job, what […]
While not all hiring managers are alike, there are some common hiring trends in 2015 that can give job seekers clues for preparing for their job search and interviews. Here are 6 things about hiring managers in 2015 that will help you get inside their head. They care about your relevant work experience, skills and […]
What IT skills are hardest to recruit? Staffing Industry Analysts surveyed staffing buyers with 1,000+ employees, “What specific skills are you having the greatest challenge recruiting?” Just under half of the participants noted “Information Technology” as primary skill of their contingent workers. Starting with the skills mentioned the most, here are the most difficult to […]
