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Dell Medical School

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

Hiring Your First Employee

The time has come to hire your first employee. Congrats. Now, what? While finding the right employee might seem simple- it isn’t. Each company has a different culture, which can impact standard duties and job requirements. Here are our tips for hiring the right first employee. Start with not trusting your instincts. This is business, not friendship. Nearly 40 percent of all job applications and resumes include bogus or inflated facts when not accompanied by a firm like ours (which vets for this type of stuff). Trusting your gut when… Read more

Building a Remote Workforce

Yes, we can help you find and hire remote talent. The trouble with remote talent is sustainability. Are you able to keep remote talent engaged in what your company has to offer? When hiring, you want to consider employees who have worked independently before. This rule will outweigh experience. People who are able to work independently without much instruction will be a perfect match for a remote workforce employee. If you have to train someone to work independently, the habit is not embedded and it can cause sustainability issues. Be… Read more

Seeking Help in Haiti

Building Team Solutions is seeking the perfect person for a non-– profit project in Haiti. The Christian foundation is helping to rebuild Haiti with a state – of – the – art concrete block plant. So, how does this help Haiti? Well, it will bring job opportunities to Haiti and help create a concrete plant. Self-sustainment is the mission. The country is still struggling after the devastation three years ago. However, you don’t hear about this any further into days evolving and 24 hour news. We are seeking a mission… Read more

Workplace Stress

We are all part of the daily grind. Regardless if we are seeking work, hiring employees, or are employees- we suffer from work-related and workplace stress. So, how do you combat this stress in order to function with accuracy and a pleasant demeanor? First, understand it isn’t the end of the world. Whatever it is you are worried about in relation to work – it isn’t a death sentence. Things may be bad, but stay positive. I know, it is easier said than done but a positive mental attitude will… Read more

35 Years Old and Working in A Coffee Shop!

I recently read an article on the 40 reasons Your Kid will Become a Barista. First, I’m not too sure there is anything wrong with being a Barista. I love coffee. My clients love coffee. What could be better than serving delicious coffee all day? This said, I understood the point of the article. The workforce of the future might be lacking a little drive when it comes to separating jobs from actual career ambitions. The article I read suggested kids don’t have enough match and science training in elementary… Read more

3 Common Resume Mistakes

You’re ready to find a new job. You’re busy writing and then rewriting your resume. You’re pumped. You’re excited…… You find yourself frustrated because your resume isn’t getting a lot of action. If this is you – keep reading! There are a few common mistakes people make when heading back into the workforce or when trying to find alternative employment. What are these mistakes? First, too much personal information. Some people think writing about how many kids they have will guilt employers into hiring them over another candidate. This type… Read more

If you want a job in sales then you have to read this!

It is no secret that construction jobs in Texas are booming. But, there are other jobs available too. One of the most popular growing jobs is the sales associate. While many people don’t want to do sales, a pay per performance scale (on top of an hourly wage) is worth consideration. Companies are looking for great sales people and they are willing to reward the ones who produce results handsomely. We here at Building Team Solutions decided to put together a few tips to have a great sales meeting for… Read more

3 Great Tips for Seasonal Work

You are already working or you’re seeking seasonal work until you can find full-time work. Where do you start and what should you do? Well, we here at Building Team Solutions put together our top three tips for finding seasonal work. 1. What are you doing staring at the computer? People are already employed for seasonal work. But, there is still time! Don’t let Thanksgiving week be an excuse for not applying for seasonal jobs. Instead, apply in person and right away. You could apply for a job in retail… Read more

Delegating. It’s the Letting Go Part That’s Hard!

Here’s an issue I run into every once in a blue moon- a business owner who refuses to delegate but wants to hire someone. Yes, there are people out there who know they need help but can’t let go of their control issues. Listen, in business you’re going to have to hire. In fact, the need to hire means you’re growing- a very good thing. But you can’t do it on your own. You will need a great support team behind you. If you’re having trouble delegating work and responsibility,… Read more