We here at Building Team Solutions are in the business of finding people work. While most of our jobs are temporary, we do offer full-time positions on occasion. It all depends on what our clients want. So, if you’re seeking a career and need some tips on finding full-time work, keep reading…….
Step 1:
Prepare a 15- to 30-second bio beforehand. This means you pitch yourself, briefly, and highlight an accomplishment that your’e proud of. Remember, never bad mouth a former employer.
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Hand out business cards printed with… Read more
January 1st of 2014 is the official launch date of the Affordable Care Act (#ACA). However, October 1st is when a major provision of the Act becomes law. You need to have both these dates marked on your calender regardless if you’re an employee or an employer.
Here’s why;
On 10/01/2013 employers will be required to hand a special notice to new employees about health care and their rights. Here is the link to the official notice: http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/newsroom/tr13-02.html
The ACA is complicated. Many business owners are starting to wonder if… Read more
My business is the HR business. I have to advocate for both employers and employees. Team building exercises tend to really help when it comes to meshing these two sides together. There are several resources online for team building advice. If you simply Google the term “free team building exercises” over a million hits come up. Just check out this link! https://www.google.com/search?q=free+team+building+exercises&rlz=1C1SKPL_enUS447&oq=free+team+building+exercises&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l3.777j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8I’ve spent a day or two looking through all the free advice online. While some tips are great, there are a lot of bad ideas out there. Some… Read more
You know you’re qualified for a job. In fact, you’re qualified and you come with bonuses- like being bilingual or having extra schedule flexibility. You’re a “shoe in” for an interview….. NOT!
Many people faced with the above scenario are qualified for the job and expect the courtesy of an interview. Not all qualified candidates are going to be requested for an interview. We know this is frustrating! So, how do you move beyond this?
Think beyond the gatekeeper!
There really is NO rule stating you have to solely rely… Read more
I’m often asked about leadership. The topic is related to a variety of questions concerning how to hire the right people, when lack of experience is outweighed by educations, etc. While these are great questions, i’m usually more concerned about the people in leadership roles asking the questions.
Leadership is about tapping into a company’s culture and moving it forward using subtle changes. It requires an internal dialogue and instinct to know what is right for the company and how to obtain it. And if you’re not passion about what… Read more
You found a temp and you love him or her. You want this person to grow with your company. You’ve tried before you’ve bought and you’re loving how your company is benefiting. So, is there a downside to hiring a temp? I am often asked this question. Well, there is no easy answer. The solution isn’t a cookie-cutter one, you have to evaluate your company’s specific needs and budget.
Monster.com said it best when they were quoted as saying “Posting a position as a temp-to-hire opportunity means that you’ll be… Read more
Some people will tell you there are no signs provided before a person is fired. That is wrong. There are, in every company, three signs that signal you’re on the out and about to be fired. So, what are the signs?
1. You’re out of the loop. Yes, this is the biggest sign and it is usually accompanied by a gut feeling. If your responsibilities are dwindling, normal office banter feels awkward and people tend not to plan things when you’re around- you may be fired shortly.
2. New management.… Read more
Texas is a great place to live. And, as most people already know, Texas is a great place to find work. Right now Texas’ economy is booming. Here at Building Team Solutions we’re always seeking candidates practiced in skilled trades- such as the industrial and construction workforce. However, Texas isn’t the only place where work is booming.
If you are seeking employment make sure to follow these two tips;
1. Don’t fabricate your experience. Yahoo! just booted the company’s CEO because of a lie. A lie will always come back… Read more
I recently watched a video featuring Jennifer Walzer. She is the CEO of Backup My Info. Jennifer was speaking to Inc.com about hiring practices at her company. She requires all resumes to be accompanied by a joke. Why a joke? Well, her tactic is very smart. First, if there is no joke attached to a resume then she knows the candidate didn’t follow instructions. And if a candidate can’t follow instructions on a task that could bring him or her money- they will not respect the company they work for.… Read more
One of the biggest questions our company receives relates to turning temporary employment into a full-time job. So companies do need temps. Other companies hire temps to test them out for potential full-time positions. If you’re seeking temp work with the hopes of finding a full-time position then this blog post is for you!
Here are some tips to keep in mind when you are trying to turn a temporary job into a full-time career.Know the industry. While most temps are interchangeable (owning skill sets that can be applied… Read more
