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Never Call Yourself This…

HMG Success on May 15, 2020

As the coronavirus outbreak fundamentally altered the daily lives of people all across the globe, more than 17 million Americans found themselves without a job in a matter of weeks. For the vast majority, it’s was entirely unexpected. Additionally, the job loss had nothing to do with their capabilities or performance; it was merely a side effect of a mandatory business closure or dramatic dip in production.

Once this occurred, many professionals stopped referring to themselves by their last job title. Then, they took up a new mantle, unemployed.

While it may seem like referring to yourself as unemployed just means you are stating a fact, it’s technically something you should never call yourself. Here’s why.

“Unemployed” Isn’t Fair

While you might not be working currently, the term “unemployed” isn’t a fair reflection of your situation. For many, it carries a negative context, one that isn’t typically deserved. This is especially true since most of those who lost their positions weren’t fired, but laid off. If the coronavirus hadn’t altered the economy so drastically, they would still be working.

In reality, you are between jobs. Your current situation isn’t necessarily permanent or even long-term, so there’s no need to use a term that can come across as so definitive or dire. It also isn’t a reflection of what you bring to the table. Your performance wasn’t necessarily a factor.

Additionally, it’s essential to keep in mind that every job is essentially temporary. Right now, you are in a period of transition, and those are a normal part of being part of the workforce. Most people have several jobs throughout their careers, and even the occasional employment gap isn’t uncommon.

How to Move Forward

First and foremost, let go of the label. Don’t refer to yourself as “unemployed,” as that won’t help you to move forward. While it’s okay to acknowledge you are between jobs, be kind to yourself about the situation otherwise.

Next, launch your job search. Review your resume and make sure it’s up to date. Consider how you can use your skills in the current economy, and decide whether it’s wise to pivot into a new area. Most professionals have transferable skills that could allow them to shift into a different arena, including one that can move forward even when people are under stay-at-home orders.

If you want to stay in your field in the end, but can’t work in it now, research temporary roles that may be a reasonable fit. That way, you can bring in some income in the interim and transition back to your preferred job when the opportunity arises.

Ultimately, you aren’t alone if you’ve recently lost your job. Keep your chin up and use the tips above to move forward. In the end, you’ll be glad you did.

If you’d like to find out more, the team at The Advance Group can help. Contact us to speak with one of our recruiters today and see how our expertise can make navigating these strange times as easy as possible.

 

 

“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” ~Sun Tzu

HMG Success on May 12, 2020

Many of our workers were displaced from their “normal” jobs and moved to essential positions, some in different companies.  What a great example of working together to make a difference in the lives of so many people.

This is what one of our employees, Asia T., had to say about her new assignment through The Advance Group: “It is a different work environment for me. I’m used to work on car parts, but it is a great fit for me at this moment and I appreciate working at this location.”

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Need Candidates NOW? The Advance Group Has Them!

HMG Success on May 11, 2020

Many companies struggle to find the exceptional candidates they need to fill their open positions. The recruitment process can be time-consuming and surprisingly costly. Plus, if you are overburdened with your regular duties, handling hiring becomes a challenge.

But, if you need great candidates now, you can’t afford to wait. Luckily, there is a better way. If you need to find amazing professionals for your vacant positions fast, The Advance Group can make it happen. Here’s how.

Robust Talent Pools

The Advance Group is diligent about maintaining its talent pools. Our recruiters focus on the candidate experience and remain in contact with skilled professionals with competitive skill sets. By enhancing engagement, in-demand candidates remain connected.

Our recruitment processes are also on-going. We work continuously to develop our talent pools, consistently recruiting professionals in a range of sectors, and ensuring we have strong contenders for many hard-to-fill positions.

Additionally, The Advance Group prides itself in networking with a coveted group of professionals: passive candidates. By keeping the connections secure, our recruiters ensure we have the reach necessary to locate difficult-to-find candidates whenever the need arises.

Pre-screened Candidates

A robust talent pool can only help our clients if the candidates are of the highest possible quality. At The Advance Group, pre-screening is a priority. Our recruiters use a process that is designed to be incredibly thorough.

Along with reviewing candidate skill sets, experience, and professional background, we go the extra mile to confirm their capabilities. Additionally, our recruiters get to know the job seekers’ personalities. That way, we can determine which candidates fit into what company cultures, increasing the odds that any given match will be a success.

Flexible Hiring Arrangements

Whether your company’s hiring needs are short- or long-term, The Advance Group has an approach that will meet your needs. If you are looking for temporary workers to help during peak season, cover employee absences, or assist with a particular project, we have candidates who are looking for those opportunities. We can place a job seeker quickly, allowing you to ramp up or achieve the coverage you need as soon as possible.

If you are looking for a long-term employee, we have two options available. With the temp-to-hire program, you can choose a candidate and then evaluate them while they work in the role. Mostly, you can conduct a working interview, only extending a permanent job offer when you know it’s a match.

However, if your ideal candidate is available, you have the option to bring them onto your payroll immediately. Our direct hire program is perfect for companies seeking full-time, permanent team members with strong skill sets.

Ultimately, if you need candidates now, The Advance Group has you covered. We can locate the talent you need quickly and efficiently, ensuring you get the high-quality new hire your company needs to thrive. If you’d like to learn more about our recruitment and hiring programs, the team at The Advance Group wants to hear from you. Contact us today and see how our services can alleviate your hiring woes.

 

 

Are You Applying for One of the Fastest-Growing Jobs? Find Out Here!

HMG Success on May 8, 2020

Over time, the employment landscape changes dramatically. Many of today’s in-demand professionals are in fields that didn’t exist just a decade or two back. The idea of specializing in artificial intelligence or machine learning would have been unheard of, for example. But, today, roles like that seem commonplace.

Specific niches are growing quickly. Professionals who work in those fields often have no trouble finding opportunities. If you are wondering what the fastest-growing jobs are right now, here’s what you need to know.

Fastest-Growing Jobs in the United States

Specific roles and fields are emerging as significant growth areas. Many of them are associated with technology, an industry where growth and change are predominately the norm, and new specialties come out regularly.

However, tech isn’t the only arena experiencing substantial growth. With that in mind, here’s a list of the top 15 emerging jobs:

  1. Artificial intelligence specialist
  2. Robotics engineer
  3. Data scientist
  4. Full-stack engineer
  5. Site reliability engineer
  6. Customer success specialist
  7. Sales development representative
  8. Data engineer
  9. Behavioral health technician
  10. Cybersecurity specialist
  11. Back-end developer
  12. Chief revenue officer
  13. Cloud engineer
  14. JavaScript developer
  15. Product owner

The Benefits of Working in an In-Demand Field

If you are applying for one of the fastest-growing jobs, you typically experience specific benefits. Often, these specialties are emerging. As a result, there usually isn’t enough talent to go around.

When demand outweighs supply, companies have to compete for the best and brightest. Those who have the right skills are often presented with incredibly strong job offers, featuring robust benefits packages and lucrative salaries. Additionally, perks may be used to sweeten the deal, including work-from-home options or flexible schedules.

Job seekers in those fields may also face less competition. This can make the search process less stressful and may even shorten it a bit. However, that doesn’t mean that candidates shouldn’t give their all when looking for a new opportunity. Just because there’s less competition doesn’t mean there is no competition, so it’s still important to try and stand out.

Working in an emerging field also comes with the added benefit of being at the forefront of a specialty. You may get an opportunity to shape the future of an industry or fundamentally alter a core paradigm. Not every professional will get that kind of chance, making it a unique bonus for choosing careers in some of those fields.

Ultimately, any of the specialties above could be a great career option. If you’d like to find out more about some of the fastest-growing jobs in the United States, including what it takes to land one and whether there are openings available, the team at The Advance Group wants to hear from you. Contact us to speak with one of our recruitment specialists today and see how our job trend expertise can benefit you.

 

 

Happy 6th Anniversary, Andrea Niceley!

HMG Success on May 5, 2020

To celebrate Andrea Niceley’s 6th year with The Advance Group, we sat down with her for a Q & A session. Here are a few highlights to enjoy:

Q: What quote do you live by?
A: “Everything happens for a reason.”

Q: What do you do with your downtime?
A: Play volleyball, attend country concerts and play with my twin boys.

Q: What is on your bucket list?
A: Visit Turks & Caicos and attend CMA Fest in Nashville at least once.

Andrea is a Branch Manager with The Advance Group’s Sylvania branch.  Happy Anniversary, Andrea.

3 Benefits to Upskilling Your Workforce

HMG Success on May 4, 2020

If a company wants to stay competitive in today’s ever-changing business landscape, they need to make sure that their employees are highly capable. Since the workplace changes rapidly, having the right skills available is essential if an organization wants to thrive.

When a workforce is lacking specific capabilities, many companies assume they need to look for outside candidates to handle the shortcomings. However, upskilling is nearly always a better approach. If you are wondering why you would upskill your workforce, here are three benefits you’ll experience if you do.

1. Fill Skill Gaps

Today, the workplace changes with surprising speed. New technologies continue to make their way into new industries, and companies need to be able to leverage them if they are going to stay ahead.

However, these constant shifts create challenges. Often, businesses need employees with specific skills if they are going to make the most of advances. And it isn’t uncommon for these professionals to be incredibly hard to find.

By focusing on upskilling, a company can concentrate on existing skill gaps. The approach allows the organization to enhance skillsets in critical areas, ensuring they can utilize new technologies and improve operations.

Plus, it gives businesses a chance to be ready for what tomorrow brings. By monitoring trends and upskilling employees accordingly, companies can stay ahead of the curve and, ultimately, the competition.

Primarily, through training, organizations can cultivate their ideal workforce. It lets them mold the teams they need, ensuring they always have proper coverage and robust capabilities.

2. Retention

In most cases, top performers prefer employers who will help them learn and grow. By offering upskilling opportunities, you are addressing that desire, proving pathways for development in highly relevant areas.

Plus, training creates healthy challenges that boost engagement. In turn, morale can improve. When taken all together, upskilling turns into a retention powerhouse, giving your best and brightest a more substantial reason to stay on board long-term.

3. Cost-Savings

By and large, it is cheaper to upskill your workforce than to recruit to fill skill gaps continually. The ROI for training is incredibly strong, especially if you focus on areas that can enhance productivity, streamline processes, or reduce waste.

Additionally, since it enhances retention, companies also limit turnover. This means not having to recruit replacements as often, reducing the need to advertise positions, spend time screening candidates, or offering bonuses to entice skilled professionals.

Ultimately, upskilling your workforce is a good idea. It lets you create and keep a workforce that is better equipped to meet your needs. Plus, it boosts morale and makes a job more satisfying. In the end, that can boost performance, leading to higher productivity and better outputs.

If you would like to learn more about how you can craft your perfect workforce, the skilled team at The Advance Group wants to hear from you. Contact us to speak with one of our recruitment and retention specialists today and see how our employee training expertise can benefit you.

 

 

The Labor Market Is Tightening. Here’s How to Still Land the Best Talent

HMG Success on April 27, 2020

The unemployment rate in the United States has been shockingly low for a long time. For more than a year, it has remained below 4 percent, and it’s been more than three years since it crossed 5 percent. As a result, it’s is incredibly challenging for companies to find the talent they need. To make the situation more daunting, the labor market is continuing to tighten.

However, even if that being the case, that doesn’t mean companies can’t land great candidates. If you want to remain competitive during periods of low unemployment, here’s what you need to do.

Offer More Than Your Competitors

While most businesses don’t want to spend more money than they have to, a tightening labor market could be substantial justification for upping the ante. If you can bring more to the table than your competitors, you’ll be a more attractive employer; it is that simple.

Along with offering higher wages, try augmenting your benefits package. More paid time off, flexible work schedules, telecommuting programs, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, and similar options can all entice top talent. Add or enhance whatever may speak to your ideal job seeker, as it may make the difference between them choosing your company or a competitor.

Shrink Your Must-Have List

When you release a job ad, make sure the must-have list is as short as possible. If you have too many requirements, you could be screening out great candidates incidentally.

Many professionals won’t apply if they don’t have the majority of what you say is necessary, and some won’t apply unless they are a 100 percent match. By paring down your list, you are opening yourself up to receive more resumes, and you might find a job seeker with a slew of potential you would have missed otherwise.

Look at Your Second-Place Finishers

If you’ve filled a similar role in the past, you might already have details about an exceptional candidate. Job seekers who came in second-place (or even third or fourth) could be worth contacting.

Your past applicants are a great talent pool. Not only did many of them have the skills you need and made a good impression, but they’ve actively expressed an interest in your company. By reinitiating contact and inviting them to apply, you keep them engaged and could fit a great fit.

Craft a Winning Candidate Experience

When it comes to standing out from the crowd, having an excellent candidate experience works. If you treat every job seeker with respect and appreciation, communicate regularly, provide clear timelines, focus on personalization, and make the engagement a priority, you’re enhancing your employer brand. This can make you an employer of choice, increasing the odds that you can snag top talent even when the labor market is tight.

Ultimately, all of the tips above are worth using, especially during periods of low unemployment. If you’d like to learn more about recruiting the best and brightest, the staff at The Advance Group can help. Contact us today and see how our recruitment expertise can benefit you.

 

 

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HMG Success on April 24, 2020

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Happy 4th Anniversary, Ryann Francis!

HMG Success on April 21, 2020

To celebrate Ryann Francis’s 4th year with The Advance Group, we sat down with her for a Q & A session. Here are a few highlights to enjoy:

Q: What quote do you live by?
A: “She believed she could, so she did!”

Q: What is your favorite holiday?
A: Halloween.

Q: What is your favorite place to eat?
A: Applebee’s.

Ryann is a Staffing Specialist with The Advance Group’s Monroe branch.  Happy Anniversary, Ryann.

THANK YOU to our unsung heroes!

HMG Success on April 20, 2020

The Advance Group would like to express our sincere appreciation to our employees on the front lines. Of course, we are absolutely grateful for healthcare staff and grocery employees, but without our machine operators, production staff, packagers, quality inspectors, janitors, shipping & receiving employees and other supporting staff, our world would be at a true stand-still.

THANK YOU to our unsung heroes, our employees and clients who are working long hours and making difficult sacrifices to manufacture and distribute essential goods & services so our society can stay afloat.

Most of you won’t be featured in the news or given the thanks you deserve, but we want you to know we see you, and we are SO thankful to have you on our team.

 

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