How Staffing Agencies Grease the Wheels of Recruitment

How Staffing Agencies Grease the Wheels of Recruitment Acting as the middlemen between employers and those seeking employment, staffing agencies promise to make recruitment a lot simpler for the management of any company, regardless of size. They’ve been around for many decades and have pretty much shaped the modern corporate landscape in terms of labor market values. Perhaps the greatest benefit of using these agencies is the relative simplicity of hiring new people to the company at minimal expense. If you want to save time looking through hundreds of portfolios and holding in-numerous interviews then staffing agencies are  the way to go. Initially it was known for providing short term or temporary jobs, it now provides permanent jobs as well. For those who are looking for temporary jobs, staffing agencies give your professional platform a boost. How do staffing agencies work? Staffing agencies are responsible for finding the perfect person to fill the vacant spot in your company. Through advertising for the job vacancy countless resumes are sent. They cut short the competition, by matching the entries skills and qualifications to your required criteria. After conducting a thorough search the perfect individual tailored to match your needs is found. Finding the perfect person to fit the bill can be a long process. The people that are finally picked can be called for a one on one interview or the interview can be conducted over the phone as well. Staffing agencies can also recommend people they feel are right for the job. As they deal with the recruiting and screening of individuals daily, their recommendations are considered equally important. You may also hire an agency that specializes in a particular department as their recommendations would be more specific, suiting the expertise youre looking out for. The growing popularity of recruitment and staffing agencies has seen an increase in them globally. Aerotek Linkedin are just a couple of big names. Syracuse has seen one of the biggest increases in the demand for Staffing Agencies. Accountemps, Officeteam, Modis, C.R Fletcher Associates are all located within a short distance from each other. This tells us that where there is availability of jobs the demand to have organised recruits has increased. Advantages of Staffing Agencies to companies: If theres work to complete and meetings are set up all day long it gets difficult to find time to look through portfolios. Finding the right person for the job can be a daunting task. Staffing agencies ease your recruiting pressure and in turn help you save time. If your company has seasonal projects then hiring a staffing agency is the way to go. As staffing agencies offer temporary placement, providing salaries would only be for the allotted time period. This helps with saving money which can then be utilized in other areas. The possibilities of a company hiring the right person is slimmer in comparison to a staffing agency as their network connections are much broader and wider. If the company offers a temporary placement then they do not necessarily have to offer health and medical benefits. The agency handles all the work from screening, holding interviews even payments of the employees. Advantages to those seeking jobs: As these agencies deal with temporary jobs you can work while continuing your search for a permanent job. The hiring company deals with the agencies payment, so your registering expenses are nil. In some situations a temporary job may turn into a permanent one if the company is pleased with your performance. The ideal job maybe halfway across the world and you may be unaware of it. Whereas searching for the perfect candidate may take hours and days too. Staffing agencies have reached out worldwide making the world a smaller place. Thus, making the impossible, now, possible. Employment agencies can make a lot of difference to businesses in a holistic way. They help to get the right sort of talent out and also help people in the economy get the relevant jobs for their backgrounds. The efficiencies of using staffing or employment agencies are without a doubt. If you are looking for a way to get your CV uploaded onto a staffing agencies database you may have to look around on the internet. While if you are a company looking for the right talent, the staffing agencies are most likely approaching you. You will need to figure out the best fit when it comes to finding the right agency for your company, but once you find a company sticks to it for the long run. Recruiting the best is often what defines the culture and atmosphere at your company. Companies and firms are nothing more than a collection of people and with the best and brightest people you can make your business scale heights like never before. Author:  Sunny Popali works for Staffworks, a staffing agency based in Syracuse. Staffworks believes that companies success lies in experienced industry professionals that manage and staffed offices with the right candidates. We help them to find right people for their workplace and provide various services like temporary staffing to professional placement, payroll and group benefit services.

What to Wear to Work this Winter - Classy Career Girl

What to Wear to Work this Winter Aside from Pinterest,  Instagram is now a great place for outfit inspirations.  Now that winter is here, check out these stylish  Instagram bloggers for some what to wear to work fashion inspiration that you can rock this winter. Heres What To Wear To Work This Winter: Mary Orton | @maryorton Mary Orton is the  founder and editor of Memorandum.com, a fashion blog that’s all about style from a working gal’s perspective. In her blog, she hopes to illustrate that you can have a lot of fun with fashion within the confines of professional appropriateness. Jane Song | @fitfabfunmom Jane lives in Southern California with her husband, 13-year-old daughter, and 10-year-old son.  Armed with an MBA in marketing and management, she has been working full-time in corporate America for more than 15 years. Through her lifestyle blog,  fitfabfunmom.com, Jane shares her  simple and healthy lifestyle as a working mom. DCS | @dresscodesmart Dress Code Smart (DCS) is a daily update of people dressed smart/smart casual and clean from around the world! Jean | @extrapetite Jean is a Boston gal standing just under five feet tall who works at a startup e-commerce company. Her blog, Extrapetite.com, is a fashion and lifestyle blog that provides styling ideas and shopping information for professional women. Her blog also aims to share suggestions and solutions for those who may be shorter than the average woman, yet still want to look stylish and feel confident.  Sofie Valkiers | @sofievalkiers Sofie Valkiers is a fashion advocate, luxury shopper, Fashion Week columnist for Vogue China and newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws, author, and stylist. She is also the face behind the fashion blog, Fashionata. Fashionata.com is a personal blog with a  focus on fashion, and a splash of  beauty, travel, and lifestyle. [Related: What to Wear to Work This Summer]  What work fashion bloggers did I miss?  Comment below and you may be featured next!

Applying To Multiple Jobs At The Same Company Think Again! - Algrim.co

Applying To Multiple Jobs At The Same Company Think Again! - Algrim.co Thinking about applying to multiple jobs at the same company? Before you do that, you should read this guide. It’s not always the best of ideas to apply to multiple positions at the same company and we’re going to dig into why. And then what you can do to increase your chances of employment. Let’s go ahead and jump right in. Is It A Good Idea To Apply For Multiple Jobs At Once If you are trying to get employment, applying to multiple jobs at once is absolutely required. But ideally, you are applying to multiple jobs at various companies, not the same company. You’ll need to apply to at least 20 targeted companies (targeted meaning you are a perfect fit for the role) in order to move into the phone interview and on-site interview stages. So if your question is, “Is it a good idea to apply for multiple jobs at once?” The answer is, YES. It is a great idea. Is It Bad To Apply To Multiple Jobs At The Same Company Yes. It is not a good idea. The reason why is because job functions are often hired based on specialty. For example, if you have 10 years of experience as a Product Manager, the Product Manager job function is the only one you should be applying for. If you feel as though you want to make a career change, that’s a whole other process. And the way to do that is not to apply to multiple jobs at the same company but to start applying to the job that you do want and attempting to push that forward using follow-up emails and frequent communication. What Is The Ideal Way To Increase My Chances of Employment In order to increase your chances of employment, it’s better to focus on a smaller list of companies that you have more knowledge about. Meaning, you are feeling as though you have a better grasp of what they offer as a company and how you can be a valuable addition to the company. If you feel confident that you’ve identified companies that could benefit from the skill sets that you have, be sure you are spending the time to follow up after your application and attempt to push forward the process with the HR team or team leader that you are applying for (IE: marketing, sales, operations, etc.) You’ll increase your chances of employment by doing this simply because there will be a more mutual alignment of the needs. And this will make you more confident on the interviews you attend. Making you seem more comfortable in the job function and making you a top 10% candidate, inherently. Can I Apply For The Same Job Twice? This question comes up often, “Can I apply for the same job twice?” The answer is, yes. Is it at the same company? Or is it at a different company? If it’s at a different company, of course, you should be applying for the same job twice. In fact, you should be applying for the same job more than twice. But most frequently, this question comes up with regard to applying to the same job twice at the *same* company. With that, it’s important to be realistic about the chances of that second application moving forward. For example, you applied for the position the first time, why didn’t it proceed to the phone interview stage? Most likely it was because the company felt as though you weren’t an ideal candidate. When applying for the position a second time, you’ll have to be sure you are trying to go the distance in terms of making the argument that you are a fit for the role. The way to go the distance would be to: Send the HR team a message on LinkedIn providing bullet points on why you’re a fit for the job Send the HR team an email mentioning why you firmly believe in the companies values and why you absolutely need to work there Asking the team (once you’ve received a reply from them by email) what you can provide to help them make a better hiring decision Is It Bad To Reapply For A Job? Should you reapply for a job if you didn’t get it the first time? You absolutely can. But you most likely won’t get the job. This should be in the bottom 30% of your focus of time when trying to get employment. And when you reapply you probably shouldn’t be going through the corporate career portal for that company. Ideally, you’ve spoken to someone on the HR team and you can follow up with them by email and ask them if you can reapply for the position. In some circumstances, this could make you seem very dedicated to working at the company and something special could happen. How soon Can I Reapply For A Job? Did you hear something back? Did you not hear anything back about your application? Knowing when you should reapply for a job all depends on this. If for example, you didn’t hear anything back about your application. Then you shouldn’t reapply for the position but instead, follow up by email about your application status. And you can do this within the first 5-7 days of applying for the job. Let’s say the circumstance is that you applied for an open position at the company and you noticed the job hasn’t been taken down from the career portal. So you’re wondering, “did they hire someone or not?” In that case, you can absolutely try reaching out to the HR team through LinkedIn or by email to check on the status of the position. If they mention that it’s still open, at that point, reapply. The last circumstance would be if you haven’t heard anything about your application, you followed up by email and still didn’t hear anything from the team. What do you do then? In that case, you can absolutely reapply through the career portal. You should wait at least one week to two weeks before you do this, though. In this instance, you are attempting to help the HR team see your resume. Though, some career portals will stop you from submitting twice, so you may have to find the email address of the team who is hiring and attempt to reach out to them directly. As long as you keep your communication professional, it will be well received. Don’t try to pressure the team to read your resume. Simply mention, “I applied through the corporate career portal but I wasn’t sure if your team saw my resume. I’d love a chance to speak with you and the rest of the team regarding the open position”

CCG Success 04 How To Stick To Your Goals - Classy Career Girl

CCG Success 04 How To Stick To Your Goals Welcome to our fourth episode on success! If you havent listened to the previous episodes, I highly recommend checking those episodes out before diving into todays podcast. Weve been talking about who a Classy Career Girl is, she makes goals and a plan that inspires her in her mindset, money, life, and career dreams. She strives for living her best life. I really want to help you take the stress out of sticking to goals and making a plan that inspires you. I know things come up, and those roadblocks can get in the way. Which is why I love the written planner, because I can get back to my plans once we move past those roadblocks.   You are so much more likely to reach your goals if you write them down! Subscribe  on  your favorite platform below: iTunes Google Play Music Stitcher Radio TuneIn iHeartRadio Sound Cloud 4 Easy Tips For Creating and Achieving Your Goals If I can make a physical planner launch happen in 90 days with two kids and a crazy schedule, so can you! You have the system and planner right in front of you so let’s get to it! Believe You Can Mindset is the most important thing. You have to believe that you can accomplish your goals. You may not know how you are going to do it and it might be super scary but it’s ok! Just keep repeating affirmations and staying as positive as you can. Create a vision journal or vision board that you look at every day. Setbacks will come up and things will get tough, but if you know you can do it, you’ll be able to move past the tough times and make your goals happen.   Also, remember to write down 3 things you are grateful for every day. This will also help you stay positive. In our new Create Your Future Planners, we have a spot for affirmations and gratitude every single day because it’s so important to keep your mindset right when going after your dreams.     Don’t Worry About Being Perfect Many people get overwhelmed trying to figure out what to write down. They worry that it’s not perfect so they just don’t write anything at all. Or they have doubts that they can’t make their goals happen so don’t want to write anything. My tip for you is to not worry about it being perfect. Just write down the first thing that comes to your mind.   Don’t worry that your goals have to be a certain way or how they will get done. Just put what’s important to you down when it comes to creating your plan. You can always go back later and put deadlines. Later on, you can review if they are achievable or SMART goals. If you are new to this or get stuck creating your goals, the most important thing is you just get SOMETHING down. It shouldn’t take too long if you are just writing down the first thing that comes to your mind. Don’t overcomplicate this!   Make It a Habit   Make a commitment to do a new 90-day plan every quarter, a new monthly plan every month, and a new weekly plan each week. This consistent action won’t take long and is crucial to your success and happiness. If you stick with it, you’ll find that this planner will become part of your routine.   Planning time will become a habit and you will reach your goals, even with a busy schedule. You’ll also want to get into a habit of writing down a daily to-do list where you prioritize three things that need to get done each day. There’s a lot of things you could do each day, so you have to know what is the most important thing. You might not get everything done each day and that’s ok. As long as you get the most important things done. Take Advantage of This Community You don’t have to do this alone! If you are feeling stuck, ask for help! Join the Classy Career Girl Network Facebook group and ask your questions. With over 17,000 women, I’m sure there is someone who can help you in the group or at least point you in the right direction to complete your goals. I highly recommend getting an accountability partner or starting your own mastermind group of your peers to help each other out and give feedback to each other. If you do this, your 2019 will be a really fun and incredible year.   If you keep taking the baby steps and implement these tips in your 2019 planning, you’ll be ready to have your best year ever. I’m excited for you! Practical Tools: The 90- day planner or free planner. Asana. Take those big projects and make them digital. All new big things in my business now have a project.  

The Benefit Of Being Bilingual

The Benefit Of Being BilingualFor most people, English is their first language and they can also be a combination of other languages. Other languages may not be their second or third language. Being bilingual is a great asset in today's globalized world, but it doesn't mean that the job seeker is any better off being bilingual, if he or she is able to speak one or more languages other than English fluently.If a person who is bilingual does find themselves doing a job interview in a foreign country, they may well be required to speak on certain occasions. However, the employer may not ask for additional information in English during the interview.A person who speaks a language other than English may find it easier to communicate with co-workers and fellow employees in this language than they would be communicating in their own native tongue. Some of the languages that are commonly spoken in the workplace are Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese, German, Russian, Japanese, Arabic, Korean, and Hebrew. There are many other languages as well.Some employers prefer to interview candidates in their native language. For example, if the company was considering hiring a salesperson who also spoke Spanish, they may prefer to interview the candidate in Spanish rather than having them talk in English. Because a person's job is to sell products or services, the employer wants to make sure that they have the ability to speak this language fluently. Having to learn a second language is often a requirement for a sales position or for an executive position within a company.An alternative to an interview in a different language besides the native language of the candidate would be a job shadowing job. This would entail them meeting with the employer so that they could learn about their culture, work routines, and more. It is possible that the candidate may be put in charge of a department or even interviewed by the employer.It can be difficult to learn another language if it isn't yo ur first. The employer may be willing to allow an applicant to demonstrate how much their new language will help them in the work place. An English translation into Spanish or French may be provided for the applicant to practice until they are comfortable with their new language.Another important skill to know is that a person should be able to translate into the language for which they are applying. An employee in the U.S. who wanted to work in Latin America or Europe would need to know how to read and write these languages. In order to find a job in these foreign countries, a person must be able to read and speak the native language.So, while an employee may be required to speak another language besides English, the best way to learn a new language is through reading and listening to what native speakers are saying. Practicing with a dictionary, listening to Spanish and French speaking friends, and joining in with conversations in English may help a person to become fluent in the other language. When they finally are in a foreign country, the person will have learned the language from the majority of the population in that country.

Top 5 Highest-Paid Work From Home Jobs - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

Top 5 Highest-Paid Work From Home Jobs Freelancing is a wide-spread employment practice nowadays. Thanks to technology,   work from home jobs exist in almost any sphere of employment. Studies show that about 43% of employees will be working from home in the USA by 2020. First of all, freelance is convenient in terms of the flexibility of a personal schedule. Secondly, freelancers can build a more healthy life/ job balance. Actually, they earn as much as traditional employees. Some of the jobs even allow people to earn more when staying at home. The numbers show that people choose to work on a contract for many reasons, such as being their own boss, working from any place they like, staying away from the office culture or to be free in their choice of projects by Statista. Overall, freelance stands for freedom and flexibility. Here are the top 5 well-paid positions for freelance employees. Software Developer The IT industry has always been more open about working remotely. Nowadays, a lot of professionals are doing their job from home. Developing software is one of the highest-paid jobs. Another benefit of IT is that there are a great number of projects. Of course, such a profession usually requires a computer science degree. According to Business Insider, remote developers earn almost 40% more than their colleagues in the office. People that design their own working space feel more comfortable and less stressed. The other reason is that working for yourself is motivating for a higher income. Software developers can be hired remotely by one company, or take different projects from various clients. One needs only professional experience, a laptop, and a fast internet connection to start off. However, the downside is that working for clients means doing job interviews. Essay Writer This is another highly-paid job that one can do from anywhere. There are plenty of platforms that offer custom written academic papers example. One can be a writer for one platform or for several. Editing services are also in great demand. Actually, freelance writer of any profile is a well-paid position. Many people earn money as a copy- or content writers. Almost any business or company has an online presence and needs quality content on their website. There are also a lot of people that order stories for their blogs, etc. Essay writer is a great job, but it requires advanced skills and experience. However, starting off as a copywriter is much easier. Graphic Designer Graphic designers create various digital images for all types of clients. They also deal with the overall design of websites, presentations, businesses’ logos, etc. It is a great job for creative people. It allows for taking many projects all over the world. The downside is that there is a big competition for major projects. However, many companies need design updates on a regular basis. So there always are plenty of orders. It is better to have a portfolio with finished projects to attract clients. Virtual Assistant This is a pretty new position that becomes more widespread. It doesn’t require any specific skills, except being careful and focused. Some companies do not want to hire a full-time assistant to deal with emails and schedules. That’s why they hire professionals working from home. Basically, it is an online administrative position. The responsibilities might include social media management, answering and transferring calls, responding to emails, preparation of documents, etc. The main benefit is that there is no need for a special education degree. Overall, it doesn’t require 8 hours of presence per day. The downside is that the schedule is not as flexible as working on separate projects. Online Teacher There is a growing demandfor e-learning nowadays. A lot of licensed teachers choose to work from home. There is a possibility to start one’s own program or give private lessons. They can be held via Skype or pre-recorded sessions. There is also an opportunity to teach English online. Depending on the subject, teachers wages vary. Overall, it is a great position as it requires creativity and communication skills. However, if working on one’s own, the income is variable due to the number of students and sessions. Conclusion The freelance revolution is happening right now. Some say that this type of employment might be even safer than a traditional source. People working from home can have several income streams. They are also more motivated to be efficient and to manage their own time. Of course, there are also downsides as there are to any type of employment. But, overall, working from home is more flexible, comfortable and, sometimes, more profitable.

Four Tips for Career Change Cover Letters

Four Tips for Career Change Cover Letters A client recently asked, How do you write a cover letter for a job you have no experience in? It can be difficult to write a cover letter for a position when you dont have any previous experience in that field.Employers tend to favor candidates with linear careers and those who have proved themselves in similar industries and job functions in the past. But its not impossible to change careers, and a strong cover letter can help you gain the attention of the hiring manager. Whenever possible, try to couple your cover letter with a strong networking strategy. Someone who can advocate for your character and potential can be an enormous help when you are trying to make inroads into an industry or job function where you have no previous experience. Here are four tips for writing career change cover letters.1. Showcase education that is relevant to your desired job target. You may not have any work experience in your new field, but perhaps you have completed coursework to better prepare yo u for the new role. Focus the cover letter on what was learned in school and include coursework and any school projects that simulated real work experience. 2. Demonstrate transferable skills to the new position. Perhaps you have technology, problem solving, organization, project management, or finance skills that will prove beneficial in the new role. Whenever possible, prove that you already possess a skill set that is highly adaptable to the new work environment. 3. Leverage any volunteer experience that is similar to the position you are targeting. Volunteering is a great way to gain valuable experience that can be positioned on a resume or cover letter. Just because experience isnt paid doesnt mean it isnt relevant.4. Explain why you are a good fit for the new position. Articulate your reasons for making a career change and why you are passionate about this new role. Show anything from your background that may help prove that you can handle the transition with ease.