As one of the leading employment agencies in Woodland, we know that the thought of asking for a promotion is generally pretty scary for most people. What if your boss says “no” or worse yet, tells you you’re just lucky to have a job? But the fact of the matter is that companies are doing… Read more »
You’ve read all the books about preparing for job interviews. You’ve developed strong answers to commonly asked interview questions. You’ve conducted mock interviews with a friend to improve your interviewing skills. And then you go to the interview…and the hiring manager hasn’t even read your resume. Or calls you by the wrong name. Or doesn’t… Read more »
Building a successful career takes a ton of hard work, some wise decisions, and a little luck and good timing. But you can eventually kiss it all good-bye if you’re making these 6 career-killing mistakes: 1. Not networking Much of your career success will result from relationships you’ve developed with the co-workers, managers, and clients… Read more »
Reason #1: Job Growth As one of the leading medical employment agencies in Sacramento, we’ve seen the demand for healthcare workers increase dramatically due to our aging population. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 10 of the 20 fastest growing occupations are healthcare related. In addition, between 2008 and 2018, the… Read more »
While time is precious, there’s an awful lot that we do during the workday to waste it, sabotaging our productivity in the process. Here’s a look at four of them – and how you can eliminate them and get more done. Productivity Killer #1: Inefficient Meetings Inefficient – or unnecessary – meetings can kill your… Read more »
Do you hate going to your Woodland job each day? Are you experiencing a sense of uneasiness about your chosen career path? Do you dream about finding work in another profession altogether? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you could be experiencing a mid-career crisis. According to HRDictionary.com, a mid-career crisis… Read more »
The obvious answer would be to find a new one. But with the U.S. Labor Department reporting that the unemployment rate rose to 9.1% last week, that’s still a lot easier said than done. Don’t lose hope, though. There are steps you can take to make your job more bearable until you find a new… Read more »
In this sputtering economy, the healthcare industry seems to be one of the few bright spots where there’s plenty of job growth. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the healthcare industry has shown significant gains in employment with hospitals creating just over 10,000 new jobs in March and April and the… Read more »
Employment of temp workers is on the rise as companies struggle to emerge from a sluggish recession into an uncertain economy. In fact, the latest data from the U.S. Department of Labor shows that 2.3 million people held temp jobs in March 2011 – that’s up from a low in mid-2009 of 1.7 million. The… Read more »
Job interviews are a crucial point in the hiring process. Despite their significance, you’d be surprised at how many candidates make basic mistakes when interviewing at law firms. So what are they and how can you avoid them at your next big interview? Here’s a look: Mistake #1. Not researching the law firm. As soon… Read more »