No matter what type of career you have, how you dress plays a key role in how colleagues and employers interact with you. The adage “dress for the job you want not the job you have” hold’s more weight in today’s workforce than ever before. A recent survey by North Carolina State University shows that… Read more »
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What Hiring Managers are Looking for in a Mechanic
Can you explain viscous flow? How about the difference between inertia and the moment of inertia? Do you know how to use AutoCAD? If you’re preparing to interview for a mechanical position you had better brush up on your mechanical, hydraulic and electrical terminology. These basic principals of mechanics 101 are what hiring managers expect… Read more »
5 Resume Tips for Manufacturing Candidates
Do you need a resume when looking for a manufacturing job? If you want to get hired – the answer is YES! In today’s highly competitive job market, manufacturing job candidates need strong, professional resumes to help them stand out from the crowd. Think about how many times you’ve picked up a magazine while waiting… Read more »
Key Points to Highlight on a Manufacturing Resume
So you have come across a job that you’re interested in applying for. When you read the posting, you know your qualifications and experience make you the perfect candidate. But, there are other candidates with your same qualifications. How can you make your resume stand out from the rest of the pile? Make sure potential… Read more »
Safety Regulations and Standards within the Manufacturing Industry
To minimize risk in the industrial machinery industry, four basic risk assessment methods have been implemented over the years. Of course, these methods have changed, merged and been updated to reflect changes in the industry and in the machinery used. All risk assessment methods for industrial machinery serve the same general purposes. They: Identify hazards… Read more »
5 Tips to Improve Interviewing Etiquette
Of course you’ve heard the expression, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Etiquette is not just for your grandmother’s generation: your manners and people skills can make the difference between losing out or moving on to level 2 of the hiring process. Here are 5 tips to help you move… Read more »
Staffing in Iowa: How to Choose a Staffing Firm That Provides Value
If you’ve never worked with a staffing firm before, you may be tempted to choose one based on price. But this is one of those times when “you get what you pay for” is true. You need to look at a staffing firm’s overall offerings and determine what value they bring to the table—your table…. Read more »