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Internal Hiring: The Growth of the Staffing Industry
Internal Hiring: The Growth of the Staffing Industry As the country continues its gradual economic recovery, the staffing industry has seen tremendous growth over the past year. Global advisor group Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) reports that in 2012: 3 out of 4...
Improve Your Employees’ Quality of Life at Work
Want to see increased productivity, decreased turnover, fewer sick days, and more innovative ideas from your employees? Make their working life better, and all of these great things will happen naturally in your workplace. Research has shown a substantial difference...
Job Hunts Go Mobile: Is Your Website Ready?
Today’s job seekers are increasingly tech-savvy. With mobile devices like smartphones and tablets now an integral part of daily life, most of the available talent is searching for—and applying to—jobs on the go. In the fall of 2012, nearly one-third of Google job...
The Burning Question: What Your Resume Must Answer
Your resume represents the first impression you’ll make on a prospective employer. This piece of paper, or more commonly an electronic file, will singlehandedly determine whether you’ll move on to the next round—the all-important interview—or get voted off the...
Why Your Company LinkedIn Page is as Important as Your Website
As a social media site, LinkedIn has been hailed as the best place for recruiters to find talent, and for candidates to find employment. While LinkedIn has supported company pages since the beginning, most businesses haven’t taken advantage of this resource, instead...
What Recruiters Want From Candidates
What companies and recruiters look for in a job candidate Being called for an interview is an exciting—and nerve-wracking—time in the job search process. While your resume and cover letter are essential for getting your foot in the door, the interview can make or...
Helpmates Makes Inavero’s 2013 Best of Staffing Lists
This is the fifth consecutive year that Helpmates Companies has won the Best of Staffing award Helpmates is proud to announce that it has once again been named to Inavero’s 2013 Best of Staffing lists of award winners. The annual lists honor those staffing agencies...
All the News That’s Fit to Know
Industry news can give your career a boost Keeping up with the news in your profession can be complicated and overwhelming, especially in a specialized industry. In fact, monitoring the latest trends and big names may seem like more work than it’s worth—but it could...
Updating Your LinkedIn For Your Job Search
Four steps to set you apart: In an era where hiring is becoming more and more web-based, LinkedIn is one of the best tools for getting noticed and pursued. It’s a powerful resource, but only when used to the best of its potential. Especially with the new design, there...