Job Seeker
What is a Traffic Flagger?
As much as you and I both want it to be, flaggers are not the nickname for professional flag football players. I don’t think that job exists. Flaggers are the people on construction sites who control traffic. They are the men and women along roads and highways who help traffic keep flowing through a construction zone, despite a shutdown of lanes. Flaggers often work in teams, with each person controlling the flow of traffic in a certain direction. Road construction and maintenance projects are being performed each day. As a flagger, you will play a vital role in helping to protect the traveling public as well as your co-workers from the dangers and hazards that are present in highway and road construction projects. […]
Read More....Interviewing the Right Way!
Do your nerves kick in on your way to an interview? Don’t worry, that’s totally normal, but let us help you ease your nerves with these simple steps for success. You’ve probably read many interview tips in your lifetime but until you focus on mastering them, they won’t be useful. You were chosen for the interview so now it’s your time to shine! Your ultimate goal is to go into an interview prepared, well dressed and ready to engage. Be Prepared: Your first step to being prepared is to know the location before your scheduled interview and on that day, arrive no more than 15 minutes early. Second is to thoroughly research the company, practice common interview questions and most […]
Read More....Getting Comfortable with Networking.
Networking is more about farming than about hunting; it’s about cultivating relationships Have you ever heard the expression that it’s not about what you know, but about who you know? It’s true. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey shows that around 70% of jobs are obtained through networking. Learning various networking methods will improve your job-search success rate. Also – the job may not be advertised at all! Networking leads to information and job leads often before a formal job description is created or announced. And the faster this concept is grasped, the faster you can begin making connections and building your wealth. Everybody that you meet knows something that you don’t. People network to […]
Read More....Your resume Is NOT about YOU.
There have been blog posts about recruiters and hiring managers looking at resumes for about 6 seconds before making judgement about a candidate – do they want to bring them in or don’t they? Does this mean, spend less time putting it together? No – it means the opposite. Make it clear, concise, specific. And… Despite appearances, your resume is NOT about you. Your goal is to convey the following message to prospective employer: I have the experience, the skills, the traits, and/or the talent or aptitudes that will enable me to contribute to the success of the employer. See a job you like? Before you apply – Customize your resume for each position! 1. A template created for another […]
Read More....Quitting. How to do it right.
But its just a temp job…. Or is it? 30-day temp-to-hire with a company that offers union benefits once converted? Or how about a 90-day temp-to-hire with a company that offers phenomenal benefits once you are an employee. Not every person is a fit for every company because of culture match, personality, or job responsibilities. Here at SharpLink we do our best to inform our prospective workers of everything that they’ll need to know prior to heading out to the interview and ask questions of the candidate to strengthen our chances of making a match. We were successful converting 40% of our workers into permanent positions in 2016 which is significantly higher than our competitors report. But in the case, the job you accept with […]
Read More....How to find a “real job” with SharpLink Staffing
So, you need a job. You have searched the job boards, you have applied for some places, you have talked with your friends but the only thing that seems to be turning up are jobs with temporary staffing agencies. You don’t want a temp job – you want a real job, you want a good job. Let’s take a look at the perceptions and the ways SharpLink works with their candidates and clients to help you in achieving your goals. #1: You can’t get a “real job” through a staffing company, only a temporary position. Reality: SharpLink Staffing can provide you with a “real job” even though it may be on a temporary basis. Many of the SharpLink customers are utilizing their workers […]
Read More....Life Lessons from an Ant.
Behold the ant, the hard working ant. Yes – we humans have a much more glamorous life than that of an ant but I can’t help but think that in this day and age there are some things that we can learn from such a small creature. These thoughts come to me because there have been several people over the last few weeks who just cannot seem to get out of their own way. Life can run in parallels; sometimes we are faced with circumstances. But, if we choose to repeat mistakes and continue along dead end paths, we should not be surprised that we achieved the same results. For our clients, finding dependable workers seems to be more difficult […]
Read More....There’s business casual and then there’s….
Today someone came into the office to scope out job opportunities wearing gym shorts and a stained t-shirt. He had a baseball cap on and it looked like he just rolled out of bed. We had the candidate fill out a job application and we spoke to him for a few minutes about what he’s looking for. He told us he was just fired from his last job and needed to find something new. His phone was going to be shut off and he complained about everything under the sun. Great first impression, right? While, SharpLink isn’t the hiring manager or the actual company you would report to for work every day, here are some basic principals about looking for a […]
Read More....Top 10 Job Interview Questions
The idea is to stress less for your interview. This tip is about practicing job interview questions. You can practice out loud in front of a mirror or with a friend. Practice with someone that will help you relax as well as correct your “um’s and like’s”. They will also remind you to smile more or make other suggestions. Here are the Top 10 Job Interview Questions: 1. Tell me about yourself. Tip: Be brief – don’t disclose things that are personal or that are potential limiting factors for employment. Briefly walk them through your education and work experiences. 2. What interests you about this open position? Think about why you want to work for them? How would you be […]
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