How Social Media Can Impact if You Get the Job
Social media is a highly effective tool for building a professional network and even landing a job – when it’s used correctly. When used incorrectly, or when a profile sits dormant or incomplete for an extended period, it could actually be doing more harm than good. With nearly 90 percent of job seekers using […]
5 Skills to Look for When Hiring for Manufacturing
Hiring for the manufacturing industry is difficult. On one hand, many of the skills needed are either learned through schooling or training. Many employers even provide training to ensure the effectiveness of new recruits. In some cases, recruitment agencies – including Automation Personnel Services – even provide the necessary training. But you can’t ignore […]
Why Choose Automation Personnel Services?
With job seekers looking for both seasonal and full-time work, there are plenty of workers to meet your needs – if you know where to look. But what sets Automation Personnel Services apart from our competitors? Why should you choose us when there are so many employment agencies available today? Face-to-Face Professional Pre-Employee Screening […]
Confidence-Building Exercises To Help You Land the Job
A lack of confidence during the initial job interview can be a real opportunity-killer. Even if you have the skills and experience needed for the role or recruitment agency, coming across as negative, pessimistic or uninterested will almost always cause the interviewer to look elsewhere. With that in mind, it’s critical you enter into every […]
A Guide to Identifying Your Workforce Needs
Business owners, just like you, often contemplate over their yearly business plan and if they are putting in the best structure to meet their goals. Since every year brings new challenges, there is no tried and true method of creating a “all-knowing” business plan that can be used year after year. Instead, the process […]
5 Steps to Take Before Accepting the Job Offer
Receiving a new job offer is an exciting time. This is especially true if it’s a job you’ve always wanted, or one you’ve been eyeing for a long time. In either case, it’s important you don’t let your emotions take over. While it’s easy to get excited – and blindly sign on the dotted […]
What You Can Do as a Manager to Combat Workplace Negativity
A happy workplace is a productive workplace. As a manager or supervisor, it’s your job to cultivate a positive and friendly job site – but this is easier said than done. Between negative-minded employees, clashing personalities and staff members who just can’t seem to get along, it can be challenging to maintain peace among the […]
How to Boost Your Energy at Work During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for fun, excitement, gift-giving and spending time with your family members, and many of the recruiters at Automation Personnel Services have big plans of their own. However, the hustle and bustle of this time of year can also give way to headaches, undue stress and anxiety. If you want […]
The Power of Delegating and How It Can Make You a Better Manager
As a manager, you have a lot of different powers. While you might not be a superhero, you are the leader of your team – and that makes you instrumental in the success of the entire organization. Depending on the exact scope of your role, you might have the power to schedule shifts, issue promotions […]
4 Tips to Finding a Job You Enjoy Going to Every Day
Let’s face it – some of us struggle to find the motivation needed to show up to the job each day. Whether you’re stuck in a dead-end position, relying on temp jobs or simply unsatisfied with your current career path, this struggle can be devastating to your professional reputation as well as your pocketbook. On […]