You’ve probably heard that a job gap can be a real resume killer. In entirely too many cases, HR departments and computer resume readers pass over any application where the potential candidate has been out of work for more than a few months. Why do companies do this? It seems… Read more
What Should You Do If You Notice Unsafe Working Conditions?
At all companies, regardless of specific role or responsibility, safety is everyone’s job. With OSHA reporting over 4,500 fatal workplace injuries every year, safety is critical in all facets of the workplace. See something that doesn’t seem right? Follow these steps if you notice unsafe working conditions for yourself or… Read more
What Is the Best Way to Improve My Resume?
This is the million-dollar question for a lot of job seekers. A resume is your first impression in many cases. It’s your introduction to potential employers. So you have to spend time on it. But what’s important? What do you put in, and how do you optimize this type of… Read more
Four Mobile Apps That Can Help You Get More Done…In Less Time!
If you’re like many of us in the work world, you’re always looking for productivity solutions. People want to make sure they optimize the time that they have at work, to advance their career and get more on top of the many tasks that are part of their job roles.… Read more
The Secret to Identifying a Good Candidate for a Job…and Someone that can Simply Interview Well
At Full Steam Staffing, we know that hiring is a complex job, and figuring out the best candidate is a complex equation. We know it’s not as simple as just doing boilerplate interviews and easily agreeing that a given person is going to be the best pick. One of the… Read more
How to Increase Workplace Safety on a Budget
But I don’t have enough money! Do you hear this from cash-strapped businesses arguing about why they can’t afford to implement good safety policies on the job? Has someone you know been guilty of this kind of thinking? We understand that a budget is a serious limiting factor for any… Read more
Are These Time-Wasters Killing Your Daily Productivity?
What are the things that most impact your work day? How can you identify the time-wasting elements that drain your productivity and compromise your ability to get work done? Here are some things that we’ve found instructive in terms of time management, as we work with local companies on staffing… Read more
What Does It Really Mean to Have a “Safe” Workplace?
Business leaders think about safety within a company in many different ways. They don’t always place the importance on it that they should — because regardless of all of those different opinions, there are some real reasons why safety matters, and why it promotes overall value for a company. It’s… Read more
The Most Expensive and Common Workplace Injuries
When it comes to the reputation of a business, safety is a major priority. You want people to be able to feel safe in their workplace, and you want to be able to advertise a great safety track record for your firm. With that in mind, what are the most… Read more
What is the Best Way to Describe Yourself in an Interview?
Question originally appeared on Quora. When you’re asked to describe yourself in an interview, it helps to have a handy elevator pitch that you use to promote your skills and experience, and the value that you bring to the table. Here are some key pieces of advice that we’ve… Read more