Looking for a new job can become a full-time job. It’s easy to spend hours staring at a screen, clicking and scrolling through job postings, only to find that the majority of them aren’t what you are looking for. Good news! Today, there are fresh ways to automate your job search so that the openings […]
In addition to being an act of bravery and sacrifice, serving in the military is an opportunity for personal growth. Military personnel learn countless valuable skills, but once their tours end, many struggle to translate these skills into success in the civilian job market. Through the following tips, you can be just as successful outside […]
Many people would prefer permanent jobs to temp jobs. However, for those who are looking to switch fields, a temp job can be an excellent segue into a new career. They are generally easier to obtain than permanent positions, so this would be a quicker way to break into a new industry, with less competition with […]
According to the Department of Labor, Delaware has a workforce of 477,347, and 455,511 of them were employed (February 2016). That also means 21,836 were unemployed, and though this statistic points to a 4.6% unemployment rate, one of the best in the country; there is also something disturbing that lies beneath the surface. Young, frustrated and […]
If you are considering finding a job as a temporary employee, here are a few things to consider before you start your search that can help you get a better understanding of what you can do to find the right job quickly. Determine your interests Although a temporary position is not permanent, it doesn’t hurt […]
After placing your name at the top of the page, the next easiest thing about drafting your resume is adding your contact information. Email, phone, location — you’ve been memorizing this information since your preschool days. Easy, breezy, right? Not so fast. Go back a few keystrokes. Is that really your email address!? Have you […]
Have you ever thought about what your voicemail message says about you? Are you making a good first impression? When you’re on the hunt for a job, you post, email or submit your resume with the goal of getting a call back. When that time comes, the recruiter or hiring manager will punch in the […]
Staffing specialists aren’t the only ones who should be asking questions in an interview or conversation with a temp candidate. What type of questions should a temp ask a recruiter? Talking with a Staffing Specialist at a temporary employment agency can be a unique advantage to get the right information to prepare for impressing the […]
In December 2015, the US added 34,400 temp jobs and the temp penetration matched a previous all-time high, according the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This represents a 3.30% year-over-year increase in December for the number of temp jobs. Additionally, the US added 292,000 jobs (total nonfarm employment) in December. Staffing Industry Analysts report that […]
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 […]
