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Post-interview strategies in job searching should involve sending notes

You’re looking to find a job, and one opportunity has looked great since the get-go. The hiring manager called you right after you submitted your resume and called you into the office for an interview. Things seem to have gone well, and you’ve left the office with a good feeling. But where do you go from here to make sure you land the job? There’s no sure way of knowing, but there are a few main approaches to improve your chances. The first should be done before you even leave… Read more

What to seek out when reviewing resumes

Recruiters have a lot on their plate during the staffing search for the perfect candidate. There are certain approaches that do and don’t work. Knowing which is which is vital, as making the wrong hire out of a sea of resumes can be highly problematic. The average job recruiter now spends less time on average when reviewing candidate resumes, as higher numbers of applications make it difficult to determine whether they’re the best fit for the position, according to MarketingProfs. That’s a steep decline from the four to five minutes… Read more

About To Graduate? Use These Tips To Help Find A Job

As the spring continues to bring flowers and sunshine, college seniors are coming nearer toward graduation. If you’re about to graduate and you’re trying to find a job, there’s still time to work on your approach. You’re not alone in the search, but you can likely come out ahead if you prepare yourself for the future now. According to College Recruiters, one of the best things you can do before you graduate is to utilize nearby resources. That means heading to your school’s career center or a staffing agency for… Read more

What’s that Candidate Wearing?

So often, job seekers ask, “What should I wear?” Before you roll your eyes and click away, I’m asking you to give a minute to the relationship between attire and interviewing. You might respond to What should I wear? with “Use common sense,” or “Just exercise good judgment -THE END.” But that’s just it; your common sense and your good judgment in the interview room are someone else’s skintight club dress with 6” heels or dirty jeans with Chuck Taylors and Grateful Dead tee. Sound ridiculous but it does happen. 

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Working For A Plumbing Service and HVAC Firm Where Quality And Standards Matter

PLUMBING SERVICE COMPANIES – WHO GOES DOWN THE DRAIN AND WHOSE ABOVE WATER? Ethical standards in the plumbing service industry can be hard to come by… (before you light up my email with your rebuttals let me explain): It’s a well-known fact (from within the industry trade) that MANY (not all) but many.. service plumbing companies put forth business standards that compensate and encourage their service plumbers to go to homes and businesses and find “any and everything” possible to repair or replace.  So in short, if the owner will… Read more

Our Experience & Reputation

Our reputation is the very best in the industry, providing quality-recruiting services. Business and industry alike work with us because they trust our honesty, judgment, and ability to provide the best service possible. We understand you might have had bad experiences with other staffing companies. The staffing industry has blackened its own eye in this respect. Employer’s request service with a need for a specific occupation; agencies then dispatch many candidates until the right one is found. Without the right resources to assess the fine details and find the right… Read more

WHAT THE BEST HIRING MANAGERS DO DIFFERENTLY

TOP TAKE AWAYS: Clarify expectations upfront. Although Gallup made a big deal about this in the late ‘90s with their book, First Break All of the Rules – What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently, clearly describing the performance requirements of the job was what the best managers always did. I refer to these as performance-based job descriptions. They describe the 4-5 critical performance objectives required to be considered successful (the upper 25%) in the role. READ MORE >> What the best hiring managers do differently… Read more

Are there enough people in Austin Texas to work all the construction jobs?

Central Texas is booming. While many parts of the country have not fully emerged from the housing crisis and recession, Texas continues on a tear with new building and thriving residential and commercial real estate markets.And that shows no sign of letting up. Construction crews are finishing office towers, industrial buildings, rental apartments and single-family homes — and breaking ground on others to meet demand from expanding businesses and the growing number of people who work for them and need homes. It’s no wonder Texas leads the U.S. in… Read more

Texas Cities Best In Job Creation and Economic Strength: In Case You Missed It

Texas cities continue to catch the attention of national business and economic publications for their economic strength and job creation, taking top marks in recent rankings by Forbes and The Business Journals “When it comes to the critical areas of economic success and job creation, it’s no secret why Texas continues to set a national example,” Gov. Perry said. “It’s simple: we keep taxes low, maintain fair and predictable regulations, and protect our citizens from frivolous lawsuits. These free market principles have created an environment that allows hard-working Texans to… Read more

WIN A 3 NIGHT 4 DAY – CRUISE FOR (2)

IF HIRED YOU NOT ONLY GET A GREAT JOB WITH ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES IN AUSTIN – YOU ALSO CAN WIN A 3 NIGHT 4 DAY – CRUISE FOR (2)WE ARE HIRING IN OUR COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES DEPT- SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS PLUMBING SERVICE DEPT: 2 each   –   COMMERCIAL SERVICE DEPT –  Journeyman Service repair technician                       RESIDENTIAL SERVICE DEPT – Journeyman Service or Tradesmen Repair Technician HVAC SERVICE : 2each  –     COMMERCIAL SERVICE (small commercial) Including restaurants and small retail; split systems; up to 30 ton unit… Read more