Building Team Solutions May 2016 Newsletter

These are some early morning shots at a job site... well before 7am. Jobsites are peaceful and quiet... but not for long. Another great construction day in Austin Texas. NOTE: due to the sensitive and confidential nature of some placements, NOT ALL positions are listed here. Call our office at (512) 258-5336 to speak to one of our Strategic Placement Specialists to confidentially discuss your qualifications and what position you might be best suited for. We value your trust in our firm and we assure you that all resumes (and… Read more

February 5, 2016

Dell Medical School

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How awesome is this? WOW, we have skilled workers staffed in this project working with the General Contractor to BUILD this. We are blessed to be part of this great project! What a story to tell their children and grandchildren! GREAT video take a couple minutes to watch!! Building Team Solutions = making history one staffing at a time! Footage provided and taken by: Dell Medical School Construction Site: Drone Flyover Footage, 2015… Read more

February 1, 2016

Career Mentor

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Have you considered finding a mentor to give your career a boost? Thought about sharing your skills and knowledge with an up-and-coming star in your field? Here are some helpful tips for finding — or being — a great mentor. 1. It's all about relationships There’s a fine line between “bold” and “awkward.” Walking up to a stranger you’ve admired from afar and asking them to be your mentor is almost as off-putting as asking someone to marry you on the first date. If you’d like to ask someone to… Read more

December 16, 2015

How to Build an Effective Talent Pipeline Strategy

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Wouldn’t it be wonderful if every time an employee resigned, a new position was created or you were having trouble filling a critical role, you had the names of several suitable candidates right at your fingertips? That’s the idea behind a talent pipeline, a long-range recruiting strategy that minimizes the likelihood of hiring mistakes, saves time and money and helps organizations plan for their futures. According to Microsoft Executive Recruiter Heather Parrot, that’s what talent pipelining is all about. “Talent pipelining … is building long-term professional relationships with passive talent… Read more

October 15, 2015

All girls team, Beatin the boys at IEC BBQ Cook Off!

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We competed in the IEC Central Texas chapter BBQ on October 3, 2015!!! We WON 2nd place brisket & 5th place fajitas!! All girls team! Beatin the boys! The IEC is Independent Electrical Contractors. The electrical industry is the most technical of all building trades. It requires professional supervision and management to construct electrical projects. The only way to become a professional is through training, education and experience. The mission of IEC is to offer independent electrical contractors quality education programs, industry information and services and by clear communication with… Read more

October 12, 2015

Six Traits of the Next Generation of Leaders

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As large numbers of Baby Boomers transition into retirement, organizations have seen a leadership gap emerge as well. A recent study by CareerBuilder.com and Harris Poll found that corporate leaders are increasingly worried that there are "not enough good leaders within the organization." It’s a worry with huge implications as the workforce ages and current leaders retire with few qualified younger contenders for their positions. Without good leadership, even the strongest company can flounder. However, regardless of what stage you are in in your career, there is good news; this… Read more

October 12, 2015

Is Your Company Irresistible to Jobseekers?

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The best companies attract the best people. It’s a concept as irrefutable as the laws of gravity. Even in industries where employers typically have their pick of top talent, becoming an employer of choice has become increasingly important; more and more companies have come to understand that attracting and retaining top talent can give them the edge they need in today’s competitive business landscape. Research shows that creating an environment that supports, motivates and inspires people is often just as important as compensation. In the 2015 Employee Job Satisfaction and… Read more

October 12, 2015

The Future of Manufacturing Trends

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Manufacturing Day (MFG DAY for those in the know) is an annual event on the first Friday of October, initially declared in 2013 by President Obama. During MFG DAY over 1,600 plants open their doors and welcome in tens of thousands of people to promote awareness of manufacturing and inspire people to consider careers in the industry. This year, we celebrated MFG DAY on October 2. And there’s much to celebrate. While the manufacturing industry in the United States has seen some rough times in the past few decades, a… Read more

February 4, 2014

Are You Prepared for These Questions?

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There are certain questions every employer is going to ask you about. Regardless of the type of work, your skill level or the type of position, these questions are essential to help employers get a better understanding of not only who you are but where you came from and why you left. If you’re seeking employment right now then please continue reading. You should practice your answers to these questions to appear confident in your answers. Plus, if you find yourself stuck answering a question- you can address the issue… Read more

February 1, 2014

Are You Hiring Inexperience?

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The rule of thumb used to be that experience outweighed education. And, to an extent, this is true today. However, there is a shift in the thinking of many employers. Now, inexperience is valuable because employers can train their employees fresh out of school or entry into the field. They, so to speak, can mold employees how they want them to act and operate without having to break bad habits learned from other employers. Employees usually have to perform more than one task when it comes to their company responsibilities.… Read more