What Employers Want In A Job Reference Page So what’s the big deal about job references? And why does EVERY job you apply to ask for them? Employers aren’t asking to be annoying, promise! The reason job references are so important is employers want to know about your work habits from past employers. Learning this […]
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Occupational Outlook: Office Support Jobs It goes without saying. Office support is key to the efficient operation of a department or company. Of the top 25 largest number of projected job openings in WI, Wisconsin WORKnet ranks office clerks number 6 on the list through the year 2024. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median […]
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Are you ready to start your job search, but new to the workforce? Maybe you are ready for a new position or want to work in a different field. Regardless of your reason for launching a new job search—whether working on your own or with a professional staffing agency—your resume will be a key factor […]
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In addition to your own attempts at finding employment, you might consider consulting a job placement agency. You might have heard some information about staffing agencies—in spite of their ever-increasing popularity—that would rate a place in the job search filing system under “myths.” Like most job seekers, though, you do not have time for myths. Busting […]
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What do you know about our company? 47% of people that interview for a job have little or no knowledge of the company they are interviewing with. It’s not the interviewers job to educate you on the company – it’s yours. Follow these three easy research tips to prepare a smart answer to the interview question […]
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“Tell me about yourself.” When an interviewer asks you about yourself, he or she doesn’t necessarily want to know where you were born, what your hobbies are or a laundry list of your job skills. In reality this is an extremely important question. What this question really means is, ‘Tell me something that will matter to […]
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After choosing a field you love and getting the education and skills you need to succeed, how do you show employers you’re the perfect candidate? 1. Your Cover Letter For starters, you’ll need an impeccable cover letter. Typically an employer gives each applicant’s resume and cover letter a 30-second glance before deciding to consider it […]
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Sometimes you don’t like your coworkers. And other times you don’t like your boss. Which is worse? It doesn’t matter. The truth is that you have to find a way to deal with this issue – fast. Your boss may be the key to your career success so it’s important to establish a relationship as […]
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When you start a new job, there’s a lot to take in. New policies, procedures, guidelines and the like. In an industrial setting, staying safe on the job is a top priority. That’s why we’re doing an overview of some common workplace safety guidelines for industrial workers. Here’s a refresher course on preventative behaviors that […]
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