If you’ve been in the workforce for more than a week, you know there will be challenging co-workers. You can simply survive your time with these co-workers. Or you can choose to use it as a learning experience. Working with a difficult person can ultimately improve your leadership skills. Here’s how. Improve Your Communication Skills… Read more »
If you’ve worked on the production of consumer goods such as electronics or clothing, you’ve gained light industrial experience. This industry is more labor-intensive and tends to produce smaller products, in contrast to heavy industrial work that involves large machinery and equipment. It may be challenging to translate your manufacturing or warehouse experience in an… Read more »
It’s a big decision. One that will impact your life and your family’s. Changing jobs or career direction can be a major life change. Don’t make the leap unprepared. Before you move into a new job or career, make sure you’re making the decision for the right reasons. Why Do You Want to Make the… Read more »
Searching for a job can be stressful. What’s worse? Applying for jobs and not landing any interviews. Turns out, it’s not unusual to apply and not be called in for an interview. Depending on the popularity of the company and the size of the applicant pool, it could be down to the numbers. Aside from… Read more »
If you’re dealing with a difficult co-worker, your focus is likely on day-to-day survival. However, taking a step back from the situation can teach you valuable lessons and even help you build your skills as an employee. First things first–you shouldn’t have to deal with harassment of any kind in the workplace. If that co-worker’s… Read more »
For most, a job interview is a nerve-wracking process. It’s only natural. After all, you’re being evaluated and questioned. Then there’s the fact that your future employment hinges on your success at making a good impression. While you can’t prepare for every possibility, or curveball an interviewer might throw at you, you can be well… Read more »
There is no shortage of advice out there for job seekers. You can find guides on how to create a resume or how to nail a job interview. But some fields have an additional hurdle that job seekers must overcome – the application. For our light industrial candidates, how can you effectively stand out when… Read more »
Starting a new assignment is always a bit nerve-wracking. You naturally want to make a good impression, both with your boss and your co-workers. Most of us are well aware of the big mistakes to avoid – don’t show up late, don’t be arrogant, don’t dress too casually – but there are smaller things to… Read more »
Did you know 13 million people find employment using staffing firms each year? Working with a recruiter is a priceless tool for job seekers! But if you are planning on working with a recruiter, you should know the right way to go about it. Use these best practices when job searching with a recruiting agency…. Read more »
At Staffing Partners, we do our best to ease the burden of job hunting. Searching for a job is a full-time endeavor, so sharing that task with a recruiter saves you a lot of time and stress. But a recruiter can’t do it all for you. You start by filling out an application and talking… Read more »
