The overall unemployment number is stubbornly high. Somewhere around 9%. There are lot’s of people out of work and many job seekers have applied to hundreds of jobs with no luck. The stories of difficult times are everywhere. Well, almost everywhere. Technology workers seem to have gone basically unaffected by the current recession. The US […]
ATR’s VTO, or Voluntary Time Off program, gives each internal ATR employee 5 paid days each year that they can use to work at a charitable organization(s) of their choosing. This week we are focusing on Sarah Yacono and her work providing homes for the less fortunate.
There are many misconceptions about temporary, or contract, staffing. Here are the six most common myths and why they are not true. 1. Temps aren’t as important to a company as regular employees.This myth probably came from the early days of temporary staffing when companies used temporary employees to fill in for clerical workforce gaps. […]
As I mentioned in my recent Thanksgiving post, I plan to highlight the charitable efforts of ATR’s employees. Our VTO, or Voluntary Time Off program, gives each internal ATR employee 5 paid days each year that they can use to work at a charitable organization(s) of their choosing. This week we are focusing on Beethoven […]
Tired of submitting resumes and waiting for a response? Its time to get creative. The key to landing any job is to set yourself apart. And unless your resume is beyond outstanding, you need to take a different approach. Here are a few examples of the creative things people have done. 1. Google Yourself Lately? […]
Learning to work with a recruiter is a key component to any successful job search. Here are 8 simple steps to make sure you are optimizing the relationship with your recruiter.
This week most of us will take a well-earned break to gather with family and friends to give thanks for our many blessings. I’d like to first acknowledge and thank those who will not be relaxing on Thursday but will instead be on the job – our military personnel, police, fire and other safety workers, […]
The legal and regulatory environment is constantly shifting and it is a challenge to keep up with all the news and developments. Nothing can take the place of your own research, good counsel and proper legal advice in ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. What I offer today is nothing like that kind […]
Last week we went over the first 10 items on the list of must-ask questions for finding the perfect IT staffing firm. The list can be seen here. Today we will review questions 11-20. 11. How do they screen their candidates?IT staffing firms use a variety of methods to screen their candidates. Make sure they […]