While many companies are currently enjoying the benefits of a surging economy, many businesses are having to cope with a lack of skills within their own workforce, preventing them from taking full advantage of the existing economic climate. This so-called ‘skills gap’ threatens the growth and sustainability of companies around the planet, and while a… Read more »
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DFW Announcement!
We are so excited to now be in the DFW area. Moving into this market has always been part of our business strategy and we are thrilled that the opportunity to serve DFW is now a reality. We currently have immediate open positions today in Dallas, Carrollton, and Coppell. We would love to help you find your next career.
Having to go through thousands of resumes and hundreds of candidates on a weekly basis can become very stressful. Maybe that stress would be worth it if the process always resulted in a good hire. However, working harder is not the same as working smarter. Many HR departments are finding that a simple hiring process… Read more »
An exit interview is a conversation held with a worker leaving an employer that is normally done by Human Resources staff. For the company, it offers a chance to get honest feedback and useful information from the worker who is leaving the employment agreement. In addition to HR staff, supervisors should also to conduct exit… Read more »
Many job seekers get so focused on the main points of their resume, they overlook one of the most crucial decisions they have to make: Format. There are no resume guidelines that are set in stone with regards to format. However, there are a number of formats that have a proven track record of success… Read more »
One of the worst parts about a job search is having to play the waiting game after you send in an application. After spending a lot of time trying to craft the best possible resume and cover letter, you have to keeping checking your email and jump every time the phone rings. At some point,… Read more »
Starting a new job can be stressful and a little scary, so don’t feel bad if you get the first-day jitters, just about everybody does! Thankfully, there are things you can do to tackle the sources of first-day anxiety and get more control over the situation. Consider the following tips for your next first day… Read more »
Dedicating time and resources to making employees feel satisfied isn’t just a nice thing for employers to do. It’s actually a smart business decision. Study after study shows a direct relationship between employee satisfaction levels and a number of business metrics, including productivity and employee retention. Keeping employees from leaving is particularly crucial right now… Read more »
Electricians are typically responsible for a wide range of duties, from wiring installations to fixing older systems to performing routine maintenance. Some specific duties include calibrating equipment, testing electrical systems, improving existing wiring systems, troubleshooting electrical devices and reading blueprints. Like most tradespeople, electricians can expect healthy job prospects in the coming years. According to… Read more »
Dependability is a challenging quality to gauge when screening applicants for an open position: Nobody is going to actually let you know they are unreliable, and you have very few ways to make an objective judgment. Also, reliability is difficult to describe. It includes a track record of showing up every day on time, meeting… Read more »
Probationary employment, also known as a temp-to-hire arrangement, is used by both professionals and companies to try out an employment situation, as opposed to the commitment of full-time position. People willing to take on probationary employment tend to be recent graduates, folks changing careers or individuals hoping to get their foot in the door at… Read more »