Standing out in an interview can help you increase your chances of getting the job you want. A job interview is not only an opportunity to talk about your experience and skills but also an audition in which you are being stacked up with other candidates. Here are some points of advice to help you… Read more »
Working The Overnight Shift? How to get your mind and body accustomed to working nights. By Rick Geiger Growing up they always told you: “Nothing good happens after midnight.” And you didn’t believe them. But now that you find yourself venturing into the dark working the overnight shift, you have to admit: You were totally right! Congratulations…. Read more »
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 Felecia Brasfield The opportunity to mentor someone at your workplace will present itself at some point and it is important to be prepared. Understanding what it means to mentor and what constitutes an effective mentoring relationship will lay a solid foundation for a successful connection and help you mentor effectively. In its simplest terms,… 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 »
Houston Branch. Maria came to Automation by referral from a former supervisor at another local company. Maria is a favorite at the Automation office and among her coworkers at her current job location. This is her story in her own words.
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 »