Do you want to get a potential employer’s attention? Many times, their first impression of you is through your resume. That’s why you want to make sure it grabs attention for all the right reasons. Here are five tips to write a resume that sets you above the competition: Tip 1: Ditch the Templates Resume […]
Every industry is different, but the IT industry has its own quirks that can protect you during an interview. Are you better at doing than explaining? Would you rather set up a network, show how well you can navigate Active Directory, or show an SQL join? Here are a few concepts to imagine and practice before an interview. Even […]
Happy Holidays from Placers! Take a look at our 2018 year in review through our 6th Annual Holiday Infographic! Take a look at some of our infographics from the past couple of years: 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
Millennials have redefined and reshaped the job market environment, entirely. In stark contrast with the previous generations who were mostly motivated by the paychecks, millennials are interested in gaining unique experiences on top of that paycheck. The new generations are seeking engaging jobs where they get to have regular conversations and feedback from their bosses. Ideally, […]
Every job hunter needs to stay in touch with the emerging hiring trends to increase their chances of getting employed. Those that are currently looking for jobs have a hard time convincing employers that they are the best candidates for specific positions. This is because there are plenty of job hunters and employers can hardly […]
Seventeen years is a long time. I don’t even remember what life was like before. In my opinion, Founders start a business with a cause. Last week I was conducting a company training session with a great group of new and seasoned employees. The topic was culture; we strive to be real […]
Placers Marketing associate, Sam Ide recently sat down with Mark Olazagasti, a managing partner with Info Solutions, to discuss commonly asked personal finance questions. Info Solutions is an IT services company that specializes in consulting and cloud-based solutions. Mark also started the nonprofit organization YourMoney101, the goal of which is to educate and advise people […]
When companies, SMEs, and organizations need short-term employees, they’ll employ temp workers- also known as contractual workers, “temps,” consultants or freelancers. While there’s no guarantee of those positions parlaying into permanent ones, it’s not impossible if you play your cards right. If you’re searching for work, a temp job is probably the best way to start. […]
Despite being upcoming, in demand generation shaping the world, millennials struggle to find reasonable jobs. The unemployment rate amongst millennials currently stands at 12.8% which is high compared to the average national unemployment rate of 4.9%. In the U.S., most workplaces expect millennials to acquire adequate experience to replace older generations in key leadership positions. Nevertheless, it’s […]
What is the best way for a small business to keep turnover low now that the unemployment rate is 4 percent? Today’s workforce places value on work-life balance. For example, being able to work from home when a kid is sick, or being able to stagger hours to have a repair made at the house. […]
