How to Land Your First Job
Landing your first job can be a confusing, stressful and seemingly impossible task. In a workforce dominated by established companies and highly successful business professionals, it can be difficult for a rookie to gain initial exposure. However, there are a few tips and tricks you can keep in mind to set yourself apart from the […]
Run a Successful Team Meeting
While some industries rely on team meetings more than others, the manufacturing sector often uses face-to-face, group-oriented meetings to encourage productivity, announce deadlines or quotas and resolve any workplace issues. However, holding staff meetings too frequently can result in a decline of productivity, disgruntled workers and, ultimately, lower profitability. As such, it’s important to achieve […]
What Qualities Help You Stand Out in the Job Search?
With today’s hiring managers receiving more applications and resumes than ever before, it can be difficult to make yourself stand out during the job search. However, many people don’t realize that hiring managers typically rely on a specific set of standards in order to weed out unqualified candidates and draw attention to those who possess […]
Why Do Little Things Matter in Staffing?
The staffing industry is a people business. Automation Personnel Services, Inc. believes that relationships between the staffing agency and their job seekers, as well as their employer-partners, is critical to the success of any staffing firm. With that in mind, it’s important that we pay attention to the little details in order to be successful […]
Are You Prepared for a Phone Interview?
Although many job seekers tend to view phone-based job interviews as a laid back or casual endeavor, this is rarely the case. In fact, many employers conduct initial interviews over the phone as a means of gauging a candidate’s overall personality, demeanor, and attitude. With that in mind, Automation Personnel Services aims to help you […]
Meet Carson: Our First Service Dog Donated to a Veteran through Our Partnership with House of Jordan
Automation Personnel Services, Inc. has teamed up with the House of Jordan to help our military veterans who suffer from post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other effects of military service. The House of Jordan is a Tennessee-based kennel that breeds exceptional 100 percent West German show line shepherds. These dogs come from a bloodline […]
Improve Employee Loyalty with Your Manufacturing Team
Generally speaking, companies within the manufacturing sector tend to experience higher turnover rates than those in other industries. Whether this is a result of long work hours, low pay, or a lack of available work, Automation Personnel Services offers examples and tips employers can take to improve employee loyalty. Hiring Candidates with Relevant Skills and […]
What Message Is Your Body Language Sending in a Job Interview?
With over 26 years in the staffing industry, Automation Personnel Services offers insight for applicants and job seekers into what your body language during an interview may say about you and provide tips on how to present your best foot forward at all times. When it comes to getting your foot in the door for […]
What Will Take Your OSH Report to the Next Level?
When it comes to occupational health and safety reporting in today’s workplace, Automation Personnel Services, Inc. understands how important it is to do a thorough, comprehensive and accurate description every single time. Some of the following details are essential for these reports such as the presence of any private health and safety programs, the utilization […]
What Are the Essential Elements of Occupational Health and Safety Reporting?
When it comes to occupational health and safety regulations, there’s certainly no getting around them. Nor would you want to, especially with the safety of your employees on your mind. With that in mind, Automation Personnel Services, Inc believes that it is important to be familiar with the essentials of these five occupational health and […]