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Summer Hiring Event – Monroe

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

Currently accepting applications for Industrial and Clerical positions in the Monroe, Carleton, Dundee, Temperance, Milan & Blissfield areas.

Pay Ranges from $9-15/hour

We will have giveaways, snacks and contests. Bring a friend for even more

opportunities to win prizes!

June 21, 2016

9am – 2pm

Advance Staffing Solutions

35 E Front St

Monroe, MI 48161

www.advancestaffingsolutions.com

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Must be at least 18 years of age
Have a High School Diploma or GED
Must have verifiable work history within the last 12 months
Bring an updated resume and 2 valid forms of ID

Not Sure You Should Partner with a Staffing Firm? Read This!

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

As a Michigan-area company that’s always mindful of personnel costs, it’s natural to want to weigh the options before choosing to work with a staffing firm. The responsible thing to do is to check out all of your options before you decide to go this route. In this way, you can make the best decision for your organization.

There are many benefits to working with a temporary staffing agency. These are unique perks that can only be found when you partner with the right staffing agency that’s familiar with your industry and your requirements. Here is a rundown of some of the reasons why you should partner with a staffing agency.

Access to a Larger Pool of Pre-Screened Candidates

When you work with a staffing agency, you will have automatic access to large pool of candidates who have already been screened carefully by the staffing agents. The staffing agency handles all the upfront details of recruitment, such as skills assessments, background checks, and verification of employment history. This means you have no worries about candidate shortages because there are already people ready to start working immediately on your special project, or to replace a departing employee.

Proactive and Strategic Workforce Planning

It can be easy to get into a pattern of hiring people to replace those leaving the company, in a vicious cycle that continues over and over. But this is not very strategic. When you work with a staffing agency, you will be able to develop a succession plan that will enable you to strategically hire the right people for positions that you are creating as your company grows. You’ll also be able to seek out support for special projects and seasonal peaks in your business. Temporary staffing is a much more flexible and adaptable model for any business.

Cost Efficiency

Managing a busy workforce requires a large amount of capital, much of which is spent during recruitment processes. When you work with a temporary staffing agency in your area, you can be sure that all upfront cost are absorbed by the agency. This includes all the administrative expenses of interviewing candidates, running job ads, verifying employment history and references, drug abuse screens, criminal background checks, and more. These costs are spread out in the contract for several months, which means your company can maintain an affordable staffing budget.

If you are still on the fence about partnering with a staffing agency in MI, why not give us a call and learn more about this opportunity?

Hiring Fair – Sylvania

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

Hiring Fair!

Wednesday, July 6th 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

East Toledo Family Center 1020 Varland Toledo OH 43605

Entry level position in Rossford, $8.10/hr, 1st & 2nd shifts

Forklift positions, Perrysburg, Rossford & Toledo, $10.00-$12.00/hr, 1st & 2nd shifts

We also have the following needs:

Production Workers Fabricator

Assembly Injection Mold

Janitorial/Housekeeping Welder/Fabricator

Call Center Overhead Crane

CNC Operator Customer Service

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must have a high school diploma or GED

We do require that you have a work history within the past year

Please bring 2 valid forms of ID with you

Not able to make it to the Job Fair but would like to be considered for a job opening?

You can go to our website at www.advancestaffingsolutions.com and apply online.

How to Beat the Competition to Your Dream Paralegal Career!

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

Ever wanted to work as a paralegal? If so, there are a couple of different ways you can go about landing your dream paralegal career. You will obviously need to go to school first. You can’t just walk into a law firm and apply for a paralegal job. You need to have some form of formal training and maybe even a little experience, too. In this post, we will discuss the best ways to beat the competition to your dream paralegal career.

Unlock an Opportunity for Someone Else

One of the best ways you can land your dream paralegal career is by unlocking an opportunity for someone else. Now, you might think this is crazy, but the best way to make an impression on someone is by helping them out without wanting anything in return. When you do this, you make an impression not only on the person you are helping but also their employer and other people within your network who could offer you a job in the future.

Consider doing this for someone who works at your dream company. Connect with them on social media, possibly LinkedIn, and message them about an opportunity you know they will love. It opens the door for possible reciprocity down the road.

Become a Fan of the Company First

The first thing you should do before applying for any paralegal job is to become an all-out fan of the organization. Paralegals don’t just work in law firms. They can be found in major corporations that have in-house legal departments. Learn about the company in and out. Sign up for newsletters, “like” them on social media, and stay up-to-date on their blog. Once you are a true fan, you can then write your cover letter. Let your enthusiasm for the company shine through on the cover letter. Talk about your favorite product or service offered by the company and show how emotionally invested you are. This can only benefit you in the long run.

Create an Audition for Yourself

Not every job out there allows you to audition for it. If you work as a chef or actor, you are set. You can audition instead of really sitting down for a job interview. But, as a paralegal, you really can’t audition your skills or experience. Despite this, you need to find a way that you can audition for a potential employer. Call the interviewer before your interview and find out what recent problems the company has been having. Come up with a solution or two and turn it into a presentation you can make during the actual interview. It can’t hurt your chances!

Landing your dream paralegal job is not as out of reach as you might think. Take the time to plan ahead and consider different ways to make an impression, and you will be able to land the job. If you need help landing a paralegal job in Michigan or Ohio, click here to browse our current openings!

Lagrange Library Hiring Fair

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

Hiring Fair!

Tuesday, July 26^th from 9-11:30 a.m.

Lagrange Branch Library

3422 Lagrange St. Toledo OH

Seeking mechanically

inclined individuals with hand tool experience. Able

to read a ruler and lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to

work in extreme temperatures. Most positions require Steel Toed boots

$10+/hr. DOE

Forklift positions, Perrysburg, Rossford & Toledo, $10.00-$12.00/hr, 1^st & 2^nd shifts

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must have a high school diploma or GED

We do require that you have a work history within the past year

Please bring 2 valid forms of ID with you

Not able to make it to the Job Fair but would like to be considered for a job opening?

You can go to our website at www.advancestaffingsolutions.com and apply online.

4 Tips for Creating a Stronger Welding Resume

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

Your welding resume reflects what you have to offer to an employer. When poorly designed, your resume may be tossed aside with little consideration. To ensure your welding resume gets the attention it deserves, take a look at the following tips.

Start with a Strong Summary

The summary section provides recruiters with a quick introduction to what you have to offer, so make sure that it is concise and informative in nature. Treat it like a headline, or billboard, used to entice the reader to want to know more.

Make Your Qualifications Stand Out

Include a section on your welding resume to highlight which skills you bring to the table, using bullet points to bring attention to your qualifications. List relevant hard skills, such as specific welding techniques, and soft skills, such as supervisory experience.

Match your applicable skills to those listed in the job posting. This can help your resume make it through automated screening processes and quickly establishes why you are a good fit for the position.

However, be sure to avoid listing skills that are often considered a given, or those that have little meaning, such as:

Hard Worker
Punctual
Familiarity with Welding Equipment and/or Safety Gear

These banalities are unnecessary and take up valuable space that could be used to address more important information.

Arrange Your Work Experience and Education

If you have experience working in the welding field, list your work experience before your education, especially if it is substantial. If you have been a professional welder for some time, and the most recent position was in the welding field, list your work experience chronologically. If the most recent position was in an unrelated field, consider listing your work history based on the relevance to the position. This brings attention to the work you have completed that will be of the greatest interest to recruiters.

For those looking to enter the welding field, list your education first to demonstrate your credentials. The education you list can include degrees achieved, such as an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Welding Technology, or various industry-specific certifications or completed training programs. This allows recruiters to see that you do have formal training before reviewing work experience that is not related to the field.

Confirm Your Contact Information is Correct

While adding contact information seems simple, it is critical that it is listed correctly. Confirm your name, email address and phone number are accurate, as these are the most likely ways a recruiter will contact you. Don’t label your phone number or email address, as the format used is recognizable on its own.

If you are interested in finding a new position, the professionals at Advance Staffing Solutions are here to help. No matter your experience level, they can help match you to job opportunities throughout the area. Contact us today!

You Could Be Blowing Your Interview Before You Meet the Interviewer!

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

If you think your interview doesn’t begin assessing until the interviewer enters the room, you are sorely mistaken. The moment you walk in the door, you are being assessed, and mistakes you make now can cost you a job offer, even if the interview itself goes well.

In order to give yourself the highest chance for success, avoid these pre-interview blunders.

Not Arriving at the Right Time

While most people know that arriving late is a major faux pas, arriving too early can also be a mistake. You may think that checking in 30 minutes early shows eagerness and punctuality, but it can actually be interpreted as rude.

Not only may you be sitting in the reception area for an extended amount of time, if the interviewer is informed of your arrival, not only are they dealing with the stress of their jobs and (possibly) other interviews, now they may feel pressured to move faster because of your presence, and equating your presence with stress is not a great way to make a first impression.

To be safe, look at coming in approximately 10 minutes prior to your scheduled arrival time, even if you have to wait in the parking lot to make that happen. 10 minutes demonstrates punctuality, but it doesn’t add the pressure associated with an extremely early arrival.

And Speaking of Walking In…

The moment you open the door, you are open to scrutiny. Often, a receptionist will be asked for their opinion regarding how you presented yourself, which means a slipup here can have consequences.

Make sure you are presentable prior to coming in through the door. In cases where there is access to a bathroom before you enter the reception area, such as in a multitenant building, take a moment to make sure your clothes are straight and that you generally look well put together. If that isn’t an option, take the time to look in a mirror in your car to do a quick review.

If bad weather is on the horizon, come prepared with mechanisms to ensure you stay as dry as reasonably possible, and that any copies of your resume stay dry, too. An umbrella and a file folder can go a long way.

Additionally, make sure all of your interactions are polite and professional. Take the time to say “please” and “thank you” when appropriate. Smile, and act as though you are happy to be there. Remember, they are doing you a favor by speaking with you, not the other way around.

Avoid Negative Internal Dialogue

While most people are nervous before an interview, allowing negative self-talk to overcome your other thoughts will only make you feel less confident. Instead, consider focusing on a positive mantra or other simple statement that makes you feel more confident. A simple, “I’ve got this!” can be surprisingly affective.

If you are looking for additional tips for your job hunt, including information on available positions, we are here to help! Contact us today!

No Time for Clerical Job Hunting? Use These Tips!

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

For those working long hours, finding the time to look for a new office position can be a daunting task. Whether you are working as a general office clerk or providing support to an executive, working in a high-pressure, low-paying position can take its toll.

The increased stress, sleepless nights, overtime hours compiled on top of regular day-to-day personal responsibilities wreaks havoc on the delicate work-life balance many of us try to maintain.

So, how do you squeeze a clerical job search into such a demanding schedule? Consider these options.

Do Your Job, but Only Your Job

Superstar employees are notorious for accepting more and more responsibility even when it is not the wisest move. If additional workplace obligations are making your work schedule impossible to manage, then consider putting them down.

Don’t take on extra duties that do not have to be completed by you. Instead, concentrate on completing your core tasks and take the time to do them well.

This isn’t a license to quit performing your duties entirely, but a way to focus your efforts to those that truly drive the success of your current position. Determine what the base expectations are for the position and work to complete those, but only those.

Additionally, only work the hours you are truly required to work. If you are supposed to report at 8:00 a.m. and leave at 5:00 p.m., then do just that. If your job does not require you to be available at all hours day and night, then don’t be available. Stop checking your phone and email looking for work outside of the hours you work.

By eliminating extraneous duties and limiting your availability, you can perform the work necessary based on the requirements of the position without overburdening yourself. Not only can this help with work-life balance, it can also supply you with the time necessary to look for other employment options.

Get Outside Help

If you are currently working within the duties of your position, you may want to enlist outside help in looking for a new position. Many staffing firms have extensive experience in matching qualified candidates to available positions.

Not only can they help make sure your resume, cover letter, or other documentation is up-to-date and appropriate for the position, they often have connections to various area businesses. These connections provide the opportunity to find positions that may not be publicly advertised.

Staffing firm professionals also have the ability to market you to companies even when a specific job opening isn’t currently listed. Their in-depth knowledge of the industry and local companies gives them insight into when a candidate is a good fit for a specific company, allowing them to use their connections to reach out on your behalf.

If you would like help with your job search, contact Advance Staffing Solutions today! Let their 25 years of staffing experience work for you.

Will you help us Race for the Cure, in memory of Lisa Greene?

Raza Rauf on October 7, 2026

Our team is comprised of co-workers, family, and friends of Lisa Greene. We decided to participate in the race last year after Lisa was diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall of 2014. To our surprise, Lisa agreed (she never sought the spotlight) and she was looking forward to being involved because it was a chance to do something proactive with those closest to her. Sadly we lost Lisa in February of 2015 but decided to press on with the race (Lisa would never have let us quit anyway). As a testament to the lives she touched we won an award last year for the largest first-time team! So once again we’ll walk or run, laugh and cry and keep on fighting for those who can’t. Lisa wouldn’t have it any other way.

To join our team or donate, https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/33976/Groups/268701

If you would like to purchase a T-shirt, please email patti@advancestaffingsolutions.com.

Follow These Tips to Set Temp Employees Up For Success

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

When your business could benefit from an extra person on a short-term basis, bring in temp employees may be the ideal solution. In order to ensure that the person brought in has the highest chance to succeed, consider the following tips are part of your hiring plan.

Clearly State the Job Requirements

The first step to helping temp employees be successful is to be sure you are presented with the best candidates for the job. In order to find the best fit, make sure you clearly present your needs and expectations to the staffing consultants who are assisting with the placement.

For example, if you are looking for some help with certain accounting processes, it is more valuable to let the staffing firm know that you require someone with QuickBooks experience, instead of a vague requirement, such as computer skills. If certain knowledge areas, skills, or abilities are must-haves for the job, make sure they are mentioned clearly and specifically to ensure you are presented with the right candidates for your needs.

Orient the Temporary Employee to the Job

Even if an assignment is short-term, take the time to familiarize temp employees with the work environment, including other members of the team and any available employee facilities. Make sure they know exactly who to speak to should they have questions about the job, and let them know what is expected of them. Cover common questions including when and where breaks occur, if any meetings or appointments will occur, or if there may be changes to the hours in which they are expected to work.

Treat them like Your Other Employees

Even though a temporary employee may only be with you a short time, it is important that you treat them with the same level of respect and courtesy you give to your full-time, permanent employees. Not only will this help a temporary employee feel more like one of the team, it may also lead to a better overall performance.

Additionally, you have the same level of responsibility regarding a temporary employee’s safety as you do to your other employees. It is important that you do not ask a temporary employee to perform work in a manner that is not safe just because they are only with you a short time. Even though the temporary employee may work through an agency, you do have a level of responsibility regarding the employee’s wellbeing.

By following the tips above, you will be well on your way to ensuring your temporary employee is set on a path towards success. If you are looking for more information about hiring temporary workers or are considering bringing one into your business soon, contact Advance Staffing Solutions today for a consultation today.

Habits to Avoid for a Harmonious Working Relationship

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

If you spend time with others on the job, maintaining a positive working relationship can be a key to your professional success as well as the success of the business. It can lead to an overall more rewarding work experience, create lasting relationships, and provide future networking opportunities. In order to make sure that your contributions to the environment are conducive to teamwork, and general harmony, avoid these workplace faux pas.

Keep Your Volume Reasonable

While no one is expected to work completely silently, do be aware of any extraneous or intrusive noise you may be creating. Different people respond to noise in different ways, and some people may find unnecessary sounds incredibly distracting.

In order to promote a more peaceful environment, make an effort to speak softly, ensuring that your voice carries no further than necessary. Use headphones when listening to music, videos, or online presentations. Unless you are working in your own office with a door, avoid speakerphone at all costs.

What’s that Smell?

Whether it is highly aromatic foods, strong colognes or perfumes, or a lovely bouquet, smell is another area that can raise the level of tension in a workplace. Unless you work in a restaurant that serves foods with a strong scent, avoid items like fish or Brussel sprouts. While they may be healthy options, the scent can be quite intrusive to your coworkers.

While food-related smells may be distracting, certain scents can cause a violent reaction to someone who is allergic. For the sake of a healthy work environment, avoid the unnecessary use of scent, such as perfumes and colognes, and avoid items such as flowers and candles that may not sit well with your coworkers.

Be Aware of Personal Space

Even if certain areas do not actually belong to specific individuals, do be aware of how you may be encroaching on others. For example, avoid coming to a coworker’s desk for basic chitchat. Not only may you be preventing them from working, you may also be contributing to the overall level of noise pollution in the area.

In public spaces, remember that other people have as much of a right to the space as you do. Try not to block certain amenities, such as sinks, microwaves, and coffee pots, unless you are currently using them. While we are all occasionally caught up in a conversation, distracting us from the environment around us, do try to remain vigilant.

If You Are Sick, Stay Home

Coming into the office sick is a major faux pas for many reasons. Not only may your symptoms be distracting to others (such as a nagging cough), you are also potentially infecting your coworkers. While you may be concerned about meeting certain deadlines, in most cases, someone would much rather cover for you for one day than lose a week to the flu.

If your current work environment is less than desirable, and you would like help with your job search, contact Advance Staffing Solutions today! Let their 25 years of staffing experience work for you.

It’s a Candidate Market – Speed Up Your Hiring Process to Hire the Best Ones!

HMG Success on October 7, 2026

Hiring processes have lengthened over time. Many businesses have expanded their requirements to include more than a simple interview. Some have introduced group interviews, candidate presentations, multiple interview rounds, skills testing, and various skills or personality tests. As of 2015, the length of the average interview process was estimated at over 22 days.

If you think your lengthy hiring processes may be costing you, you could be right. With unemployment generally falling and the current candidate market, you can’t afford to wait, and here’s why.

The Best Candidates Don’t Wait Around

While shifts to a more thorough process may seem to make sense from a business perspective, these longer wait times can mean missing out on your ideal candidate. Those with the most talent likely have multiple opportunities in the works, and being late to the game, or dragging your proverbial feet, can mean that candidate won’t be there when the decision has finally been made.

You May Have to Offer Higher Pay

If the candidate is still there, it may cost you more to get them onboard if they are currently considering other offers. This can result in a bidding war, putting the candidate in the best negotiating position, and forcing two, potential rival, businesses to have to up the ante to keep the candidate interested.

Lengthy Hiring Processes Cost More Money

Not only do lengthy hiring processes require more time and energy, and could result in a bidding war, there are other costs in play as well. The longer the position remains vacant, the longer your business is operating without a person in a key position. If the position is in sales, then the effects may be very easy to see. For other positions, other staff members are having to work harder, or shift their priorities, to make up for the work that would traditionally be completed by another employee. If remaining employees are pushed too hard for too long, there may be damaging effects to morale and overall performance.

How to Speed Up Your Hiring Process

You do not have to sacrifice quality in order to speed up your hiring process. Begin by creating clear job requirements for the official posting. Focus on those requirements which are more concrete in nature, such as specific software experience, to help quickly remove any candidates who will not make the cut. Contact any other stakeholders in the business in advance to set aside interview times and dates before candidates are even reviewed. Avoid scheduling unnecessary interviews with candidates you know will not be suitable in order to fulfill some imaginary minimum.

Once you identify the ideal candidate, contact references and perform any background information quickly. If it is permitted, inform your prime candidate that they are currently on top and that certain formalities are the only items pending. Get a contract or formal offer ready, so it can be presented as soon as all required checks are complete.

Consider Outside Support

If your hiring process is still too lengthy, consider working with a staffing firm to help speed up your process, such as the professional at Advance Staffing Solutions. Not only can they perform prescreening duties on potential candidates, they can also speak with references and run other checks before referring the candidate to the position. This means, as soon as the right candidate comes along, you can make an offer immediately.

Contact Advance Staffing Solutions today and get your hiring process moving through the candidate market!

Summer Hiring Event – Monroe

Not Sure You Should Partner with a Staffing Firm? Read This!

Hiring Fair – Sylvania

How to Beat the Competition to Your Dream Paralegal Career!

Lagrange Library Hiring Fair

4 Tips for Creating a Stronger Welding Resume

You Could Be Blowing Your Interview Before You Meet the Interviewer!

No Time for Clerical Job Hunting? Use These Tips!

Will you help us Race for the Cure, in memory of Lisa Greene?

Follow These Tips to Set Temp Employees Up For Success

Habits to Avoid for a Harmonious Working Relationship

It’s a Candidate Market – Speed Up Your Hiring Process to Hire the Best Ones!

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