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10 Things to Never Say to Your Boss

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

10 Things to Never Say to Your Boss

Having a job today in today’s market is a big deal. You will want to do everything possible, that is legal and ethical, to keep that job for as long as possible. This means that you will not want to do anything that would upset your boss or give your employer a reason to fire you or let you go. Since most employees talk to their bosses on a regular basis, we will focus this post on the 10 things you should never say to your boss, ever!

  1. “You Never Told Me to Do It.”
    This could be one of the worst thing you could say to your boss, no matter the job you work. When something important needs to be accomplished, take the initiative and get it done. It will help you earn a raise or even a promotion down the road.
  2. “That Takes Too Much Time.”
    Companies change operations every so often, and it might require updating data and other items. Complaining that updating the data so the company can move forward will only make you look bad at your boss and upper-level management.
  3. “I am Only Here For the Money.”
    Dropping this line on your boss is almost as bad as coming right out and saying that you desire to be fired. When you tell your boss you are only here for the money, they will begin to look at you differently and you might even be relieved of your duties knowing you are not motivated enough to complete your job duties.
  4. “I Promise I Will Do That.”
    Never promise your boss you will do something if you honestly know that you do not have the time to get the task done.
  5. “I Don’t Have an Opinion.”
    One of the worst things you can say to your boss is that you do not have an opinion when asked about a project or a situation.
  6. “I’m Not Too Optimistic.”
    Telling your boss that you are not an optimistic person will put you in a negative place in the office. Management will know that you are a pessimistic person and will look to replace you sooner, rather than later.
  7. “That’s Not My Responsibility.”
    Saying that something is not your responsibility instead of taking initiative or ownership of something will surely upset your boss and change their outlook on you.
  8. “I’m Not Working Hard.”
    Refrain from telling your boss that you are not working hard. They will question your commitment to the company and even review your previous projects again to look for mistakes.
  9. “That’s Not My Job.”
    A person’s job is not limited to what has been written in their job description. When you say this to your boss, you tell them that you will only perform the tasks outlined in the description and nothing more.
  10. “I Could Be Doing Other Things.”
    This is a major no-no. Do not make it known to your boss that you would rather be reading, sitting on the beach, or going to a ballgame, even if you are kidding. This will only affect your standing within the company.

If you refrain from saying these 10 things to your boss, you should have no trouble at work!

How to Tell When You Love Your Job

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

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Have you ever really loved your job? Not just enjoying the day to day tasks of your job, but eagerly anticipating each day feeling like you are the luckiest person on earth because you get to do what you love to do. Liking a job and loving a job are two totally different things. They are not even close in comparison.

So, at the job you are working right now, do you love it? Do you even know how to tell if you love your job? If not, we will give you a helping hand figuring it out. We have put together a handful of tips to figure out if you love your job or not.

You Enjoy Being at Work

One of the biggest ways to tell if you love your job is that you actually enjoy being at work. This includes overtime work and even if you have to be in the office on weekends every now and then. If you dread going into the office each morning, then you definitely do not love your job. But, if you cannot wait to arrive and speak with your co-workers and clients, then you might love your job.

Your Manager is Viewed as a Co-Worker

People who love their job tend to view their manager as a person they work with and not a person they work for, no matter the industry in which they work. You don’t have to make this known to people, but it can be something that you feel inside when at work. There is nothing wrong with this and it doesn’t mean you have a lack of respect for the manager. It just means that both of you view each other as equals.

Clocks Don’t Exist

When you love your job, the clock on your desktop or hanging on the wall in the breakroom does not exist to you. Rarely do you check your watch or the time on your phone because you don’t care how quickly the day is going or not.

Retirement Does Not Enter Your Mind

While working, retirement never enters your mind — which is a major sign that you love your job. Even though retirement is inevitable, it is not avoidable, but you tend to keep it far from the front of your mind because you are worried that retirement would be boring for you.

You Worry About Letting Down Co-Workers

People who love their jobs tend to worry about letting down their co-workers. They don’t want to miss a deadline or flake on a project because it means their co-workers will be saddled with extra work. Because of this, these people tend to worry about letting others down and will do everything possible to avoid it.

Do you love your job? If you answered yes to any of these items, then it means you could be in love with your job. If none of these items seemed familiar to you, then it might be time to find a new job or career. You can find many part-time and full-time opportunities at Advance Staffing Solutions in Detroit MI.

 

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3 Signs You’ve Got the Wrong Career

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

3 Signs You've Got the Wrong Career

Do you often dread going into work on Monday mornings? Do you find yourself looking at the clock waiting to go home? Does the very thought of completing the same dull tasks or dealing with the same people bore you? These are some of the many signs that you could be in the wrong career. When you are not working to your full capacity in a job that you love, or one where you can use all your talents, it’s very draining. It could be time for you to move on and find a career that will inspire you again.

Here are the top 3 big signs that you’ve got the wrong career

Learn what the signs are that you need a new job, and fast! Here they are:

1. Your workload is out of control

When a job no longer appeals to a person, they tend to procrastinate a lot about job duties. Time management becomes a thing of the past. Project deadlines go by without as so much as a wink. The workload is so out of control that you no longer care if anything gets done. You are just going through the motions.

2. You are not part of the team anymore

When people are happy in their jobs, they are excited to be part of something bigger – like team collaboration. But, when someone is burnt out and tired of their career, they tend to withdraw from others. If you dint yourself in this situation, it’s time to evaluate if a career change is in your future soon.

3. You haven’t had a promotion or raise in a long time

Another reason you may be falling behind in your career and growing weary of it because you are not getting the raises or promotions you once did. This can either be a lack of performance on your behalf, or it could be that the company no longer values your skills so they don’t give you what you need. It’s time to move onto a job that will provide you with more upward mobility and respect.

If you find yourself in any of these circumstances, there are some things you can do now. First, take an inventory of your current work skills, your interests, and the achievements you have made. Then, take the time to take a career personality assessment to discover the types of careers you may be better suited for. Following, brush up your resume, focus on getting some training in your area of interest, and find a new job. A temporary job can provide a chance to see if you really need a career change because you can try before you buy.

 

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How to Be Anything But Average in Your Career

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

How to Be Anything But Average in Your Career

Let’s face it – nobody really wants to be “average” at anything, much less a career. This is the place where one doesn’t get noticed, doesn’t get promoted, and certainly doesn’t earn the kind of money that’s desired. Why be average when you can be spectacular? Read on for some tips on how to be anything but ho-hum in your career.

Build a strong career brand

Every individual has something special that can help them to stand out from others in a career. Take the time to evaluate your unique background, knowledge, and interests. Then leverage these factors to create a new career brand. You can develop this brand by establishing a personal blog and social networks to share your expertise. In everything that you do at work and in your career, be mindful of the personal and professional brand you are developing.

Get some extra training

Elevate your present skills by tapping into free and low cost learning opportunities that are out there. And there are many. From Udemy classes to community education sessions held at local colleges, there are many ways to learn new skills that can take your career from boring to brilliant. Make sure to let your boss know you are interested in learning more in case the company also has some employee training opportunities available.

Be known as the go-to expert

To stand out as a professional in any industry, work hard to be known as an expert in some area that’s valued by your employer. Learning new things has a lot to do with this, but also a commitment to excellence in your work. For example, you could be known for being a stickler for details and everyone will come to you to review their documents before they are published. Try learning some new tricks to make your work better or more efficient. Share new ideas and ask for time to prove they are better for the company.

Take on something new

You don’t have to stay in an average career for long, if you do at least one thing right – ask for something new in your job. That’s right. Stop waiting around for a promotion and go after it by taking on new responsibilities and trying new projects. Your boss will be impressed by your willingness to advance in your career, you will be seen as a leader by your peers, and your skills will continue to grow. You can leverage this to take on a better job in the future.

Your career is only going to be as thrilling as you choose it to be. Step outside of mediocrity and into a career that offers personal and professional reward.

 

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Do You Know Your REAL Hiring Needs?

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

Do You Know Your REAL Hiring Needs

As a hiring manager, you may always be on the lookout for quality employees to add to your organization. This is especially true if you are in an industry with typically high turnover rates or difficult to fill positions. However, over-hiring can pose problems for the organization too – leading to lack of work for all employees, low productivity, and eventual layoffs due to budget problems. This is why it’s important to take the time to analyze your real hiring needs every so often.

Before you hang the “Help Wanted” sign, take the time to know your real hiring needs, with this quick checklist.

Step 1 – Develop accurate job descriptions, salaries and requirements.

Every job changes over time, which is why you need to keep up with each job’s description of responsibilities, requirements, and salary needs. Keep your job descriptions up to date by working with front line managers and observing employees on the job periodically. This will help you maintain a focus on real needs in the organization.

Step 2 – Evaluate current workforce skills and gaps.

You are hiring for skills and knowledge, not just to add more warm bodies. Identify the key skills and keep them on board, hiring replacements only if someone leaves who has these skills. As new projects arrive that demand more skills, hire for them.

Step 3 – Identify and move the most productive employees upward.

Chances are, you already have some high performing employees on your team who are ripe for some succession planning. Give them a promotion and move them into next-level positons, then focus your new hiring on replacing skills at the entry level.

Step 4 – Determine short-term and long-term hiring needs.

Taking a look at current client projects and incoming projects, it’s time to break up your hiring needs into two categories. These are staffing for short term and for long term goals. Bring in temporary contractors for short-term programs, and temp to perm employees for more long term projects.

Step 5 – Create training programs to develop team skillsets.

Determining your real hiring needs most often comes down to updates in the industry that demand top skills and knowledge of new technology. This is where training comes into place. Training can be focused on immediate project needs or on long-term goals for cross training the entire organization. Hire knowledge experts to transfer their information to your current employees whenever possible.

Step 6 – Partner with a staffing agency to maintain the candidate pipeline.

Your staffing agency can be a great source of support when it comes to hiring only for real needs. It is a more flexible option, with part time and full time employment options, short and long-term contracts, and many of the hiring costs are handled upfront by the agency. This maintains the right skills for your organization with a never-ending supply of pre-screened candidates.

If you follow the above tips, you can ensure that your company will be in better tune with actual hiring needs.

 

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It’s Easy to Land a Job — Just Do Something Different!

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

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In any career, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut. Performing the same tasks and taking on the same types of projects can be a safe place. But, if you are searching for a new job, you will quickly find out that what counts is your ability to stand out from other candidates. How do you do this? By being different!

Ways to Be Different and Stand out as a Candidate

You don’t have to do anything crazy to stand out as a candidate. Instead, you want to find something that you feel comfortable with and can use to shine. Use these tips to get started.

Create some buzz around YOU

Before you even apply for the job you want, you need to develop a buzz around yourself, essentially creating a brand presence for your career. Make it a point to develop a blog and share your best creative and written works. Develop a group online and stand out as a thought leader in your industry. Get involved with a cause you care about.

Network with the right people

Getting in front of the best hiring companies is all about meeting with and networking with influencers. You can do much for your career by using social networks and local networking groups to meet new people in your areas of interest. LinkedIn can be a powerful place for joining groups for your industry and connecting with people. Be sure to connect with the hiring managers at the companies you want to target.

Use an outstanding cover letter and resume

Most job seekers send a very bland resume and many others forget to use a written cover letter. Worse yet, they may send a form letter. Instead, do something different and create an interesting and attention-grabbing cover letter and resume that hiring managers will enjoy getting. Start with a great template, and then create your opening statement. Use a fun fact about yourself, list your best skills, and wrap up the cover letter with a call to action including your phone number where you can be called. Match your resume to your cover letter in the template, tone and style.

Follow up the smart way

Do you know how to effectively follow up with hiring managers, in a different way? Instead of sending a boring email or picking up the phone, why not send a nice thank you card to the hiring manager? This is more personal and it’s amazing how many candidates forget to do this simple thing. It will help you to stand out as a professional and your card may trigger a call to come back in for a second interview, or better yet – a job offer.

Do something different today – pick up the phone and apply as a temporary employee with Advance Staffing Services for part time and full time jobs.

Are You Conducting Post-Interview Reviews?

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

Companies are always looking for new ways to improve their hiring decisions because the cost of a bad hire can be astronomical. Companies also do not want to waste the time of the candidates they interview. This is why some companies have begun conducting post-interview reviews. More companies should take part in this exercise in order to improve how the interviews are handled and which candidates are hired. Learn how to conduct post-interview reviews the right way.

Include the Entire Team

One of the most important parts of conducting a post-interview review is to include the entire team. This means that every single employee who took part in the interview process should be involved in this meeting. This team should meet after each interview is conducted. So, if three different employees interviewed each candidate, they should be part of the team. If the HR head first scheduled the interview based on the resume submitted, this person should also be part of the team.

Discuss Impressions

Each person who took part in the interview process should be allowed to share their impressions of each candidate they met. The impressions discussed should be based on the notes taken by each employee who had the chance to interview candidates. Talk about any questions the candidates asked about the job or the company. Also talk about how the candidates answered the questions posed to them.

Allow Honest Discussion

When conducting such a review, you need to allow for honest discussion. This means that all employees should be honest in their opinions of candidates without worrying of repercussions from management or co-workers. If the members of this team cannot be honest, then you will not be improving your hiring process or interview process.

Rank Candidates

The post-interview review is the perfect time for your team to rank the candidates that have been interviewed to this point. Encourage each member of the team to rank each candidate he or she has interviewed from most likely to hire to least likely to hire. The ranking should be done based on the information gathered from the interview. The team members should conduct their rankings based on who they feel should be hired for the open job.

Build a List of Second Interview Candidates

Another goal of this team should be to build a list of candidates who will be contacted for a second round of interviews. It is possible that all of the candidates might be asked back for a second interview, but most likely it will be a shorter list. Even if members of your team are not going to take part in the second interview, they should still be notified of which candidates are being asked back.

Conducting post-interview reviews helps a company improve their hiring process and how the interviews are conducted. Implement these reviews today to hire the most qualified people for your open jobs.

Should You Offer Paid Internships?

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

Should You Offer Paid Internships

 

Internships are a staple of the college experience. Some colleges require that their students complete an internship prior to graduating, while others strongly suggest that students gain valuable real-world experience. Students can choose whether they want to earn college credits for their internship, or receive payment for the work performed. It also depends on what the company prefers to offer its interns. Below, we will discuss whether or not your company should offer paid internships.

The Case for Unpaid Interns

The most common internship compensation tends to be college credit. Whether it is required by the academic institution the student attends, or because the student would prefer to earn credits, many internships are worked for course credit. These credits typically allow students to take one or two fewer courses at their school depending on how many hours the student works during the internship.

Then, there are some internships that do not provide the student with credit or payment of any kind, simply real-world experience and the possibility of securing a full-time job when it is complete. There are students who will work these internships because they value the experience more than the money or the credits that could be earned.

The Case for Paid Interns

The other type of internship out there offers students who work them payment instead of college credit. Most colleges and universities will tell their students that if they are paid for an internship, they will not be issued course credit, so they must choose one or the other.

Paid interns are very common today and many companies offer paid internships in an effort to attract students who might not consider working there under any other circumstances. There is a major drawback to offering paid internships for companies. That drawback is the fact that companies might attract unworthy candidates for their internships simply because it is paid.

Hire Temps as an Alternative

There are some companies out there that will forgo the internship altogether and instead hire temp workers as an alternative to interns. This is especially important for companies that are going to pay their interns for a three-month period on the job.

Instead of hiring inexperienced college students, consider hiring temporary employees to fill any open jobs or help with an unexpected volume of work. You will be hiring someone who has real-world experience, has worked with various companies, and understands what it takes to be successful in the professional world.

When a company hires temp employees instead of unpaid or paid interns, they are putting themselves into a better position for succeeding within their industry. The company will also not have to constantly watch the employee while on the job like they might have to should they hire an intern.

 

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We Want You to Know the Truth About our Staffing Agency…

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

The staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry makes a vital contribution to the U.S. economy, and provides outstanding job and career opportunities for some 14 million employees per year.

 

Haven’t considered a staffing service to help you with your job search or career change?  Watch the video below to see what our Michigan team has to say…

 

 

We hope you can handle the truth about our staffing agency!

 

 

Should You Ever Ask if You Got the Job?

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

Should You Ever Ask if You Got the Job

 

A job search is stressful enough, but the anxiety can be unbearable when you interview for a position and then wait weeks to hear back from the hiring manager. Some candidates will take matters into their own hands and simply ask the interviewer if they got the job or not. Others will wait as long as it takes to find out because they feel that asking is a desperate move that paints them in an ugly light. We will discuss both sides of the argument here, with some tips for getting an answer about a job you really want.

During the Interview, Ask About the Hiring Process

One of the best ways to handle such a difficult situation is to ask about the process during the interview itself. At the end of the interview, ask the interviewer what their hiring process is. Find out how long it takes to hear back, and with whom you can follow up for more information. Asking about the process is not out of the ordinary. It also shows the interviewer how interested you are in the position and the company.

Make Contact Soon After the Interview

If you ask the interviewer what their process is and how long it takes to hear back, be sure to make contact with the interviewer if the timeframe has expired. For example, if you are told that you will hear about the job in two weeks and have yet to hear, make a call or send an email to the interviewer asking where they are in the process. Even though you think it could come across as desperate, you waited for the duration of what the company said was the timeframe. So long as you do not reach out prior to the time frame ending, you will be fine.

Always Express Gratitude for Being Considered

As you prepare to contact the interviewer or human resources manager, make sure you think about being grateful for the interview in the first place. Always express gratitude for the interviewer taking time out of their day to interview you and to take your call. You should also express your excitement for the job and the company so they know you are truly still interested. Thank them again for the interview and taking your call and let them know you are looking forward to speaking with them in the future.

Analyze the Response Carefully 

When speaking to the interviewer during a follow-up call, try to analyze their response or conversation with you. If you are not getting a warm reception, it is possible you are no longer in the running for the job. If this is the case, continue your job search so you do not miss out on any other opportunities. For example, when an interviewer does not answer your phone calls or return your emails, it is a strong sign you have not been chosen for the job.

It is imperative that you never ask if you got the job during an interview. It’s not clever nor will it be received well. Instead, find out what each company’s hiring process is and how you can follow up in the weeks ahead.

 

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American Staffing Association Recognizes Advance Staffing Solutions for Outstanding Communications Program

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

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Advance Staffing Solutions, www.advancestaffingsolutions.com headquartered in Sylvania, OH 43560, was honored with a 2015 American Staffing Association Staffing VOICE Award.  The VOICE Awards celebrate the best staffing industry marketing, advertising, multimedia, and public relations campaigns of the year—based on vision, originality, innovation, communications, and effectiveness (VOICE).

 

Advance Staffing Solutions was honored for 2015 ASA Staffing VOICE Award for Company Identification.

 

“We are excited to be recognized for this award.  Our goal is to appeal to both our clients and candidates.  In this challenging market, we have to recruit the best talent possible, which means being extremely creative in how we attract people to our company.”  Stacey Bigelow, President of Advance Staffing Solutions.

ASA Staffing VOICE Award honorees will be celebrated at Staffing World®, the annual ASA convention and expo, Oct. 27-29 in Nashville, TN.

 

For more information about Advance Staffing Solutions visit www.advancestaffingsolutions.com.

 

The annual awards program is sponsored by ASA corporate partner CareerBuilder.

 

For more information about ASA and the ASA Staffing VOICE Awards, visit americanstaffing.net.

All Resumes Must Answer This One Question

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

All Resumes Must Answer This One Question

The next time you sit down to write a resume, you need to look at one important question and see if it answers the question. In fact, instead of waiting to write a new resume, edit your current one to make sure it answers the important question discussed here. If you can answer the one question all resumes should answer, it will help you stand out from the rest of the crowd, and this is important in such a tough business world.

Goal of the Resume

The ultimate goal of your resume, no matter which version, is to entice a company to contact you for one of their open jobs. You can put as much work experience and skills as you want on your resume, but these alone will not get a company to contact you about their open job. You must be able to turn all of your work experience and skills learned in previous jobs into the reason why companies call you. You must paint a picture.

The Question That Must be Answered

The question that all resumes must answer is, “What makes you a better candidate than all others who have applied for this job?” As mentioned above, you need to paint a picture in order to answer this question appropriately. The picture you paint must tell the company why you are the best pick for the open job and not someone else.

What Answers This Question?

So, what is it about you that can provide a stellar answer to this question? You need to think past the mundane tasks you perform each day, from the minute you arrive to the minute you leave. You need to think about your biggest career accomplishments, achievements, accolades, articles and awards. When you put all of these items on your resume, in an appropriate manner and location, you should have no problem answering the question and getting a company to contact you about their open job.

Hundreds of people apply for the same open jobs at companies across the country. Because of this, HR managers and recruiters come across mediocre resumes and applicants who are not worth a second look. This means that you will need to work extra hard to get your resume noticed. Make sure you answer this question as thoroughly as possible to get noticed.

 

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