Holiday sales will rise 4.1 percent to an estimated $586.1 billion, according to the National Retail Foundation.Retailers will add between 585,000 and 625,000 temporary hires this year. Every year, seasonal employees help businesses survive the onslaught of the holidays. This fall, we can expect good tidings in year-end hiring, since holiday online sales are projectedContinue reading “'Tis the Season for Temp Workers [Infographic]”
Category Archives: Hiring
Top Ten: Ways to Make a Temp Job Permanent
Many companies choose to “test” an employee before filling a vacancy, by hiring through temporary services, as contract workers or as interns. For the job seeker, a “temp” position is one of the quickest paths to employment. In addition, these temporary employees have the “inside track” when a permanent position opens up—knowing the job betterContinue reading “Top Ten: Ways to Make a Temp Job Permanent”
Is College Still Worth It? [Infographic]
More people than ever are earning advanced degrees, so those considering a college degree must choose carefully. With the rising cost of education, degrees that add the most return on investment are highly sought after. The right course of study will not only help you stand out from the crowd, but it should give youContinue reading “Is College Still Worth It? [Infographic]”
How To Hire The Best For Small Business
For companies of any size, it could be said that hiring is the most basic human resources function. Without good employees, a small business has little chance to flourish. Think about the ultimate small business employee. They are… Competent. Dependable. Reliable. Honest. Inventive. The list goes on. A small business owner needs to have theContinue reading “How To Hire The Best For Small Business”
6 Interview Killers
The first, biggest mistake a job seeker can do in an interview is failure to prepare! If a candidate walks into the room without a strategy, the race is over before it even began. The initial interview may the one perfect shot at getting the job. At the very least, the interview is the firstContinue reading “6 Interview Killers”
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