Me at the Prison Entrepreneurship Program Graduation this past Saturday.
We all deserve second chances. Our creator gives us that (no matter who you believe the creator to be), and I choose to invest my time outside of work wisely as a result of this belief. As a small business owner (and more so as a human being), I have had second chances. Thus,I have a desire and a commitment to our community to try and give back some of what I have been blessed with. In order to be… Read more
Maybe you’re working and you just don’t have time to go to school and further your education. Or, maybe you’re out of work and can’t afford to go to your local community college because your finances are not what they use to be. We here at Building Team Solutions understand both scenarios (and a few others), which is why we are listing the best places to continue your education online and for free!#1. Coursera has modified versions of in-person classes offered by 33 university partners, including Brown, Stanford and… Read more
It is hard finding work today. There are great jobs available. However, many more people are competing for the same job today versus five and even ten years ago. This fact is making job scamming a prevalent thing, which isn’t helping the employment industry. We’re listing the top three jobs scams circulating today. Make sure you read up on them and then share them with other people seeking employment. It is tough enough finding a job- you don’t what to find yourself the victim of scam on top of everything.… Read more
Twitter is an amazing tool. If affords us the opportunity to connect with some of the world’s most brilliant minds. And, on occasion, we can even engage directly with them… for free! I love social media! Before I tell you who I follow on Twitter and why, let’s connect. You can find me here: @BTSJobsAustin
#1. @guykawasaki (Guy Kawasaki): He is a columnist for Entrepreneur Magazine and he is a business owner. He offers amazing insight into everyday executive issues.
#2. @sundaycosmetics (Bev Davis): She is an entrepreneur and… Read more
If you’re seeking employment, we can help. However, it is still a great idea to be active on the following Android Apps to help enhance your job search.
Start with LinkedIn on Android. LinkedIn is the only social network that truly connects employers and recruiters with job applicants. Hiring managers conducting a background search may want to spy your Facebook page, but serious employers will really consider the social worth you’ve amassed on LinkedIn.
Consider posting your resume on InDeed.com. This Android app is able to keep real-time tabs… Read more
As I CEO, I will admit that I’m addicted to Celebrity Apprentice. Every time there is a new season one can find me at home and glued to my TV. I love watching shows about business and learning about different management styles- especially given the nature of my company. But, how realistic are the methods used in Celebrity Apprentice? Well, about 50/50 in my opinion.
Here’s what I learned this past season from Celebrity Apprentice;
1. Goals are important. No matter what the task, Donald Trump always defined how the… Read more
Staffing employment positions is our business. We help people in Texas find jobs and we help businesses nationwide recruit employees. In this industry, I often hear people complain that there are no jobs out there. Well, the job market is improving. My business is proof of this. However, there are some jobs that many people turn down. Right now there are over 100,000 jobs available in a particular field that don’t require a high school education. What’s the job? Oil Rig worker. Yes, this field has over 100,000 open… Read more
Ahh, it’s Friday. And you’re swamped. If you’re like me, Friday doesn’t mean you are at the end of your week and can wind down. In fact, most busy people tend to work their latest day on Fridays. Well, the truth be told…. I’m not working that late tonight. I’ve developed a few time management tricks that are working. I may be swamped but I know the work will be done on time and well before the weekend arrives.
If you want to manage your time better, follow these tips;… Read more
Most of the time employees think of their manager as the person who is able to hire, fire and enforce rules. In fact, I’ve seen employees dodge their managers simply because they associate their title with something bad. Why? Managers can be an worker’s best advocate. In fact, managers can be an employee’s Career Agent. I say this because employees tend to associate the word manager with something negative.A Career Agent is someone who helps you, right? Right. They can help you answer questions as to what you can… Read more
I came to the conclusion the other day that our society is forgetting the golden rule in business. Treating others how we would like to be treated isn’t just another saying. I believe in it and others should too. When hiring someone, or even working for a company, treating others how you want to be treated not only practices kindness, it employs great business ethics.
I have some other golden rules, too. For instance, don’t leave people hanging after a job interview. If you have ten candidates on the table,… Read more
