The term “soft skills”, commonly associated with personality traits, social habits, communication level, and people skills, can be applied to many different characteristics. While some may be more valuable than others, and some may be more relevant to one particular job or another, it’s still important to focus, at least in part, on these soft… Read more »
Is there a job you want, but you have limited experience in the subject area? Whether you’re straight out of high school or college and trying to dive headlong into your dream job or even if you’re trying to build a basic resume, there are several strategies you can use to get your foot in… Read more »
By: Jessica Carter Why is self-motivation essential for achieving your goals? Self-motivation is the secret weapon to achieving your goals. It impacts both your professional and personal life. Without it, you could struggle to get motivated to complete a task (or even start one). Though having a support network is important, you can’t depend on… Read more »
By Loyd McIntosh Now that it is officially summer, the temperatures in many parts of the country are approaching triple digits. While office workers have the luxury of working in air-conditioned spaces, many workers either work outdoors exposed to the elements or in non-climate-controlled environments like warehouses and factories. There are many potential risks to… Read more »
Much has been written and even more spoken in the last 14 months about the lack of workers to fill essential job vacancies. As painful as this process has been it has taught us to pay closer attention to the phenomenon. It has also spurred employers to offer additional incentives to those willing to work…. Read more »
Meet Antonio Chandler, a cut and bend technician working out of our branch in Charleston, South Carolina. Antonio came to Automation Personnel Services after applying on Indeed and has been an amazing employee since his current assignment started in May 2021. Antonio took some time to answer a few questions about his experience with Automation… Read more »
By Lee Hurley Resumes are like pinky fingers. They don’t seem to matter much until you don’t have one. No matter how many resumes I create, I seem to forget the basics. And while there is no shortage of expert opinions about how to make a killer resume, it can get confusing. But it shouldn’t… Read more »
By Lee Hurley I’m sure many of us have heard the saying “You don’t get a 2nd chance to make a good first impression.” For better or worse part of that first impression is how someone dresses. What they wear. And as much as we hope we are judged by the content of our character… Read more »
By Joe Crowe As artificial intelligence and automation increase, it is important to keep an eye on the future and be prepared for jobs that don’t exist yet. New jobs will come into existence in new fields. While it may seem silly to look into jobs that do not exist, it is possible to prepare… Read more »
by Rick Geiger Learning how to write a great resume is important, vital even. No, it won’t guarantee you get the job. But it is the first step to a great first impression—your first opportunity to sell yourself to your next boss. So, put in the effort to put your best foot forward. You won’t… Read more »