You just landed an interview for a manufacturing position. That’s great. Now, what should you wear? Business formal seems over the top, but you don’t want to look too casual either. Although a suit usually is go-to interview attire for both men and women, blue-collar jobs are a bit different. In most cases, you can…
With low unemployment rates continuing throughout 2019, many companies are struggling to find qualified employees. Is your organization suffering from the ongoing talent shortage? Here’s how partnering with an experienced staffing firm can help you build the workforce you need. Reach a Larger Talent Pool Think of the recruiters as your local talent scouts. When you run an in-house search you may use advertising, networking, and possibly…
Although we can choose our jobs, we can’t always choose our coworkers. And, sometimes we get stuck working alongside someone we just don’t like. What’s the best way to hand this challenge? Don’t Trash Talk Complaining about a difficult coworker may be fun, but it won’t solve your problem. If this person happens to find out what you said behind their back, the situation will get even worse. Be the…
Lots of good-paying jobs don’t require a college degree. But you’ll still need to demonstrate basic capabilities to land the position you want. Here are six of the top soft skills hiring managers look for in candidates. A Strong Work Ethic If you want to be successful, the first step is to show up. This sounds simple, but many people struggle…
If your workspace is a disaster, you might think you’re in good company. After all, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, and Steve Jobs all had messy desks. But did you know? Multiple studies show a clean and organized space can be beneficial for your brain. Here are three positive results of keeping things tidy. Increase Productivity A messy desk can make you less efficient. This probably sounds…
Is your company struggling to hire qualified workers in this tight labor market? Maybe you’ve considered targeting passive, as well as active candidates, but you don’t know where to start. The right staffing service can assist you in recruiting the best-fit employees, whether these people are looking for work or currently employed. Here’s how. How Direct Hire Recruiting Helps You…
Sometimes job searches don’t go as planned, and this may leave you feeling … well, desperate. However, no matter how many setbacks you’ve have, you want to approach every interview with confidence. If you’re nervous about landing a manufacturing job, follow these five tips to keep anxiety out of your employment search. Remind Yourself What You Have…
If you’re hoping to find a clerical job, you know you’ll need organizational, bookkeeping, computer and possibly accounting skills. But, that’s not all. Employers will be looking at your soft skills too. Unlike technical or hard skills, soft skills are harder to measure and define. They are a combination of personal attributes that allow you to get along well with others and to achieve your goals. 5 Top Soft Skills…
You’ve probably used YouTube to watch funny videos, listen to music or even to figure out how to do something. But, have you ever considered using YouTube for career advice? Here are four of our favorite job and career coach YouTubers: 101 Mentor Also known as the 101 Mentor, Brian Yam seeks to help people…
Are you looking for work in West Virginia, the Tri-State area or the Greater Atlanta area? United Talent can help you find the right opportunity faster. Our online application system makes the job-hunting process quick and easy. Choose one of the paths below, and you’ll be on your way in five minutes or less. Path…