Michigan has seen the worst that the economic down turn had to offer. Still facing a nearly 9% unemployment rate, local companies are working hard to develop viable jobs for the state’s talented workforce. Administrative assistant roles are returning to the workplace and as a job provider you can be at the forefront of offering… Read more »
Are you ready for a new career? There is a lot of advice available online about how to update social media, change your resume, and network but how can you ensure that your dream company recognizes you as a viable candidate? Surely you’ve created your list of top companies you would like to work for… Read more »
As a Michigan business owner you have most likely considered working with a staffing service to help you with your hiring needs. If you have not worked with a recruiter before, what concerns do you have about their services? Knowing the benefits of your local recruiting agency is an important component for your decision. Let’s… Read more »
Today’s best tool for job seekers lies within the well-crafted LinkedIn profile. Users to can tap into networks and attract decision makers have a shot at landing their perfect opportunity. LinkedIn offers job seekers a wide variety of ways to showcase skills and achievements right int their own profiles. Making use of these options is… Read more »
It is no secret that employees often harbor extreme hatred toward yearly team building activities. Role-playing and military style training can only keep people so engaged. Overtime, management needs to develop more strategies to encourage employees to participate in team building activities. Here are five ideas that can help strengthen your team bond and get… Read more »
It is true: spring is just around the corner. While the groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter, the seasons will change whether we’re ready for them or not. This is a good time of year to focus on spring cleaning and this includes your resume. What are some ways you can dust off your… Read more »
Are you prepared for the risk you’re going to take next time you make a job offer? The actual cost of a failed hire goes way beyond just the dollar signs that make up their salary. One bad hire can cost your company business as well as money and destroy the morale of your current… Read more »
If you have had any sort of administrative support background you may be wondering what types of careers are available to you? Many organizations need individuals who can handle this administrative function. If you’re in the market for executive support roles or other secretarial jobs here is a short list of things that might work… Read more »
The interview is the place where you can get to know a potential employee on a deeper level. You will ask them questions about their ability to do the job, how they will fit in with your current team, and how they handle themselves in the workplace. However, there are a few questions that, in… Read more »
When a company doesn’t have an organized training program it can often feel like you’re going through a trial by fire or that you have been thrown to the wolves. No matter what figure of speech you use to describe the situation, your training can be traumatic for a number of reasons. However, there are… Read more »