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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 »

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Imagine this scenario if you will: You spend your every waking hour chasing down job leads, turning in resumes and filling out applications, only to reach nothing but a dead end with no job and a mountain of stress when it’s all said and done. Does this sound like the nightmare job-hunting scenario or what?… Read more »

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Automation Personnel Services, Inc., Kicks off the 26th Annual Sales Meeting with Big News!!! AUTOMATION PERSONNEL SERVICES WINS 2016 BEST OF STAFFING® AWARD FOR “SUPERIOR” CLIENT SATISFACTION Clients of winning agencies are more likely to be completely satisfied. Birmingham-based Automation Personnel Services has received the 2016 Best of Staffing Client Satisfaction award from Inavero, sponsored by CareerBuilder.com, a global… Read more »

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When used effectively and to their fullest extent, staffing agencies can be an invaluable tool when comes it to locating work, ensuring you are prepared for the job market and making your presence known within an industry. You need to open up all lines of communication between you and the agency. Be Specific Make sure… Read more »

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Birmingham-based Automation Personnel Services has received a 2016 Best of Staffing Client Satisfaction award from Inavero, a global client and talent satisfaction survey company. Of nearly 17,000 staffing companies that compete for this award, fewer than 2 percent achieve it, according to Inavero. The announcement comes just three months after Automation Personnel Services President and CEO Stephen Nordness was… Read more »

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While some companies hire all of the staff members that power their company, others choose to utilize the assistance of temporary workers. When used effectively, there are a number of advantages to contingent employees. Highly Efficient in Locating Employees Companies who utilize temporary staff members usually regard it as a highly efficient means of locating… Read more »

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For some jobs, particularly those in entry-level positions, a resume isn’t typically required. Such positions typically make use of a thorough application process, which provides a pre-formatted document for the applicant to complete. In this case, you should be prepared to submit a complete application and a comprehensive resume. Automation Personnel Services shares important areas… Read more »

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A term originally invented in 2001 through a study that highlighted the difference that exists between the skills that manufacturing employers are looking for and the actual skill sets of the immediate workforce, the Skills Gap can be a real problem when it comes to finding and securing top talent. While each staffing agency has… Read more »

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While the first day on a new job can be a stressful experience, proactive employees always do their best to adapt. Making a strong and memorable first impression to as many of your new peers as possible, is necessary in order to ensure a successful job assignment. With that in mind, we’re providing a shortlist… Read more »

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Workplace illness can wreak havoc on an otherwise successful and productive workforce. Particularly troublesome in the winter months, widespread illness can be devastating to a company’s bottom line. The most proactive employers try to combat sickness before it even begins. While this isn’t always possible, there are a number of tactics available to those who… Read more »