In today’s job market, manufacturers and industrial companies are still looking to fill thousands of open positions around the country, so landing an interview usually isn’t very difficult. However, that doesn’t mean job candidates shouldn’t prepare for a job interview. Preparation is the key that unlocks the door to success. Whether you’re a seasoned professional… 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 »
Nearly all of us have been passed up for a job at one point or another. Although some of us have experienced the letdown only once or twice, others have lived through it more times than they can count. Though it might be hard to determine the reason that you didn’t get the job, there… Read more »
With over 26 years in the staffing industry, Automation Personnel Services offers insight for applicants and job seekers into what your body language during an interview may say about you and provide tips on how to present your best foot forward at all times. When it comes to getting your foot in the door for… Read more »
A lot of contingent and temporary workers struggle when it comes to answering questions about a previous lay-off or termination from a job. This is especially true when it comes to individuals who have large career gaps or a series of short-term assignments. Whatever your exact case may be, it’s important that you are ready… Read more »
During the job interview process, it’s easy to become overwhelmed, anxious or even insecure about an upcoming job interview. This is especially true if you are transitioning into a new industry, applying for a higher position at your current company or entering the workforce for the very first time. However, Automation Personnel Services, one of… Read more »
Although it’s something that happens quite regularly, many people have a hard time explaining to prospective employers why they’ve been terminated from a previous position. As it is the source of much anxiety and confusion in the workforce today, many job seekers are left without an effective strategy of painting their previous work in a… Read more »
Some job seekers approach the application and interview process with the mindset that they are entering into a one-sided system. While this is fine for a passive individual, proactive job seekers must be prepared to engage their interviewer during a process that is equally informative and rewarding to both parties. With that in mind, there… Read more »