Posts Tagged ‘Job’
Challenging Times….
We are in a very challenging times in this country. Some companies are struggling to stay afloat while other companies are struggling to find the right people to support their rapid growth. All this is driven by the unusual situation in which we find ourselves and our clients. Offices might be closed even though people…
Read MoreWe Need You….
WE NEED YOU! My name is Roberta Murphy and I am the Vice President at WFA Staffing. We have openings of almost every type and we need people who want to make a change for the better. We know you are out there and we know we can help you find a better place to…
Read MoreA Good Interview & A Not-So-Good Interview…There Is a Difference
A good interview & a not-so-good interview…there is a difference. You have worked diligently to secure an interview for a new job. You have made sure your appearance is that of an employee who has good cleanliness, pride in his or her appearance, and a real interest in making a good impression as the interview…
Read MoreCost of New Employees
There is a usual rate of increase in the cost of new employees as anyone in business understands. We are, obviously, in a situation today where that increase is greater than it has been in the recent past. Business in general is on the uptick. Certain types of people with certain backgrounds are in even…
Read MoreOpportunity
Opportunity is something we often seek and sometimes miss even though it might’ve bitten us on the nose if it wished, because we were so close to finding it. Napoleon Hill, a famous writer and philosopher defined it like this: Opportunity often comes disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat. How many times…
Read MoreNow Hiring: Where Are All the People?
Where are all the people coming from to fill the needs of employers in this market today? Truth be told, there are difficulties even for us professionals to find the right people for the open positions our client employers have available. That is no secret. There are more openings than qualified applicants. We’ve been through…
Read MoreThe Saga of the Job Interview…
The saga of the Job Interview… This phrase conjures up different thoughts for different people. The person being interviewed thinks about not making any serious gaffes. The person conducting the interview thinks about not making any serious mistakes in the process of interviewing the prospective employee. The result of these two sets of dynamics can…
Read MoreAttitude
The importance of pride in our accomplishments is often overlooked or just plain never thought about. That is all too true when it comes to too many of us. If you take a moment to reflect on some of the people in your life whose attitude is always great, you will very likely find a…
Read MoreWhat Do the Wal-Mart Pay Hikes Mean For Us?
Wal-Mart has taken a position on the minimum wage by setting its own minimum wage. Wal-Mart says it will increase its minimum wage to at least $9.00 per hour by April and to at least $10.00 per hour by February of 2016. This will affect some 500,000 Wal-Mart associates. It is a big step for…
Read MoreFinding a Job is like Running a Marathon
Finding a job is like Running a Marathon! I received a call last week from a great candidate, Jim, he had just completed an interview. The candidate said it went great and he expected a job offer. Sounds great I thought. So, I called the client and asked how it went? The client said great…
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