As a CEO, I can say that I suffer from “CEO Syndrome”. Haven’t heard of it? It is a real thing. Many employees don’t understand what CEO Syndrome (CEOS) is, but those who are CEOs, CIOs, CFOs or top-ranking management – you will be able to identify with the symptoms. What are they?
Loneliness. Yes, loneliness. People who work their way up in a company understand that hard-work is required, but so is playing politics. Thus, it becomes harder and harder to trust people because one never knows what information… Read more
As the premier staffing agency in Texas people often ask us what are the best ways to score a job during an interview. Well, tonight I would like to talk about the top five things you can do to NOT get the job. It is unfortunate that these five things are commonly practiced, too!
#1 – Dress inappropriately. This mistake drives many employers crazy. I know today’s culture is a relaxed one but you are still applying for a job. Make sure you look presentable. Comb your hair, don’t wear… Read more
Many of you out there might be surprised to read that I don’t recommend an annual employee performance review. There are still some companies who are holding on to this concept simply because it is a tradition- not because it is necessary. And, other CEOs agree with me.
The main reasons I feel the annual reviews don’t work are because they are too infrequent to make their content meaningful and actionable. If you give an employee items to improve upon, which you always should, you can’t address these tasks until… Read more
Many people buy into the “hard to find a job” headline. It can be hard to find a job, but it isn’t as tough as the media is making it out to be. If you stay strong, stay consistent and use the right tools – you should find a job quicker than people who are busy complaining that the work isn’t out there.
The first step is to review your resume. What does your resume say about your skill set and work ethic? Make sure your resume is concise, uses… Read more
There are a lot of websites offering free advise when it comes to writing a job-catching resume. The truth is that employers are seeking great candidates who know how to market themselves in a challenging employment culture. Building Team Solutions is one of the top recruiting and staffing firms that specializes in the areas of Construction, Facilities, Industrial and Manufacturing. But, when it comes to finding any type of work, our tips can help!
#1 – Don’t forget to list the job title. This is a huge oversight many people… Read more
Dos and Don’ts of All-Star Recruiting
At Building Team Solutions, we’re all about learning and growing as recruiters while help candidates find jobs that will enable them to learn and grow. We’re committed to constantly looking for and utilizing new recruiting strategies and figuring out innovative methods to finding the best possible candidates for our clients. We know that in order to impact lives positively and help build quality teams, it’s important that we’re always looking for ways to improve the recruiting process. With the help of this article from… Read more
When you’re preparing to interview a potential candidate for a job, what do you do? Do you look over the job description, and try to get a feel for what you client is looking for? Do you use a general set of questions designed to screen applicants for a variety of jobs, or come up with questions catered to the specific job at hand? Does your company have a complex interview structure you’re expected to follow, or are you generally free to decide what to do as you go?
When… Read more
As children, most of us were constantly told that honesty is always the best policy. Even though we know that lying is wrong, as we got older, a “grey area” in the truth-telling game began to emerge. At some point, someone probably led you to believe that in very specific, special circumstances, telling a “white lie” could be okay, especially if it prevents feelings from getting hurt, without damaging anyone.
There’s one area where even a little “white lie” should NEVER be told, regardless of how hard the job search… Read more
As the founder and owner of a boutique style recruiting and consulting firm (See my blog about BOUTIQUE STAFFING here), I found it a bit disheartening to read this article from The Recruiter about recent ugly exchanges between a couple of recruiters and job seekers. Unfortunately, in these exchanges recruiters spoke in an unprofessional, arrogant tone, suggesting that candidates should be more appreciative of their assistance, and regard their opinion highly. We can’t be sure if inexperience, pent-up animosity because of their own career or life choices, simply a bad… Read more
There’s something about the “boutique” style that I’ve always loved. When it comes to travel, whether for business or pleasure, I’ve always gone out of my way to find small, local, and boutique-style hotels to stay in instead of large chain hotels. I have to admit that I definitely don’t mind five-star amenities-everyone deserves to be treated like a King or Queen for a day ones in a while. While this can be fun from time to time, overall I’d much prefer the personalization and charm of a boutique-style hotel.… Read more
