OPEN Interviews!
Advance Staffing Solutions
Open Interviews
Monday, February 22nd
9:00am-1:00pm
Southgate Michigan Works
15100 Northline Rd #179
Southgate, Mi 48195
Please bring a copy of your current resume.
We look forward to meeting you!!
How to Be More Approachable in Interviews
After searching for a job for so long, it can be easy to get a little bit jaded about the entire interview process. While you may not mean to, this can appear as if you are a loop or unapproachable. Unfortunately this can also turn off the recruiter. You never want to appear cold or uninterested during a job interview. Instead, you will want to appear as warm and friendly to the recruiter. Read on to learn how to be more likeable during an interview.
Smile
This may seem like the obvious, but it’s surprising how many candidates sit on the other side of the desk with a frown on their face. Take the time to smile at everyone you meet during the interview from the secretary to the recruiter to your potential supervisor. Shake hands and you positive eye contact and body language. These unspoken things can make you more approachable and make it positive impression.
Quantify
It’s one thing to have a bunch of cool achievements on your resume; it’s another to be able to quantify these results with real facts. Prove to the recruiter that you are trustworthy. Take a look at your resume and decide which accomplishments you would like to highlight the most. Then if you can get the real data to back them up. For example, if you have above average customer skills you may want to get your call stats from a former employer when you worked there.
Positivity
Along with appearing to be a pleasant person, you will also want to communicate positivity in every response you have during the interview. You will never say anything negative about a former employer or both. Instead give credit where credit’s due and let the recruiter know that you have had positive experiences in your previous employment opportunities. This sets the stage that you are also looking for something positive this time around and that you understand that it takes a tribe to accomplish this.
Mirroring
As you sit across the table from the recruiter, be sure to mirror his or her behavior. This shows the recruiter in an unconscious way that you are listening to what they are saying and you are paying attention to their verbal cues. For example, if the recruiter is sitting with open arms he will want to take the same stance. Be open and be responsive as you go through the interview process.
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7 Career Tips for Work-at-Home Professionals
Working from a remote location might seem like a dream come true, but it has its own set of challenges that you need to be prepared for. If you have just landed a new work from home job or you have the opportunity to work from home a couple of days a week, there are some things that you need to do to make this a successful experience. This is especially true if you have never worked it work from home before.
Follow the below seven career tips to make your work from home experience a positive and prosperous one.
1. Get your home office set up for productivity
First and foremost, it is important that you set up your home office so that you can be as productive as possible in your new job. You do not want to set up a home office and the area of your home that is high traffic or noisy. You also don’t want to set up a home office in the bedroom. Instead, select a room or area of your home that is not distracting to you and, if possible, has a door so you can close it during work hours.
2. Set clear boundaries with your family
Let your family know what your new working arrangements will be and prepare them because they may not understand your need for quiet during office hours. Don’t allow friends and family to call you during work hours. If you have young children at home, you may want to arrange for childcare. Your spouse or partner should also be on board. This can be a big adjustment for anyone and it is also important that your family understands how working from home may impact your life.
3. Understand and clarify your employer’s expectations
Unlike a regular workplace where you are face-to-face with your manager, in a work-from-home position, you may be working hundreds or thousands of miles away from your supervisor. You may rarely even travel to your work place. This is why it’s important to understand clearly what your employer’s expectations are of you. These are things like work hours, communication, handling clients, technical issues, and procedures. You will also want to work closely with your co-workers so that they understand that you are, in fact, working and available for team collaboration and meetings.
4. Separate your personal and work life
It can be very tempting she get into the habit of working 24/7 when you work from home. That’s because the presence of your work desk in your home is a constant reminder of projects and tasks that need to be completed. However, you never want to get into the habit of working more hours than you would if you worked outside the home. Set a schedule and stick to it. This includes taking regular lunch breaks and bathroom breaks as needed throughout the day. Get up and stretch every so often, and don’t forget to interact with your peers.
5. Create a task management system
When you work from home, very often you will be asked to handle a variety of tasks and projects. This is where your task and project management skills will come into play. Make sure you have an organizational system that helps you stay on track with important tasks, deadlines, and milestones along the way. Use a web-based project management system so that you can share updates with your co-workers and your boss.
6. Don’t disconnect from others
One of the biggest issues with working from home after a while is feeling isolated. It’s very important to stay connected with your co-workers and your peers when you work remotely. Schedule time each day to communicate and interact with others in your company. Join professional associations so that you can continue to network with others in your industry and your region. Make it a point to set up a lunch date at least once a week.
7. Learn to be a better communicator
It’s often unexpected, but working from home can make you feel invisible at times. This is why it is very important to develop above-average communication skills and be proactive about this communication so that you are continually in touch with your peers. Check in with your supervisor at least once a week, if not more frequently. Stay on top of tasks and bring others into your loop as you complete them.
By following the above tips you will be more successful as a work from home professional. If you need more help, or help finding a career that suits your needs, contact Advance Staffing Solutions today!
OPEN INTERVIEWS
Advance Staffing Solutions
Open Interviews: Wednesday, February 3, 2016
12:00pm-4:00pm
South Central Michigan Works!
Lenawee County Human Services Building
1040 S. Winter Street, Suite 1014, Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 266-5627
Positions are located in Blissfield and Dundee areas
Starting wage is $10.00-$13.00 per hour
Positions Available:
Warehouse, General Labor, Assembly, & Welders
Pre-Register Online @
www.advancestaffingsolutions.com
Any questions contact Malinda Tepe
734-457-0056
malinda@advancestaffingsolutions.com
Job Search Tips for December New Grads
Congratulations! You are one of the few lucky college students who have made it through and earned your dream degree. After the celebrations are over, it’s time to start taking a hard look at how you will accomplish getting a new job. While you may get a lot of well-meaning advice from friends and family members, there are some sure ways to get a job if you follow the tips from our professional recruitment team.
#1 – Create a great resume and cover letter
Your very first step in the journey to earning a career in the New Year as a December college graduate is to create an outstanding resume and cover letter. There are many resources for finding information and templates for building a quality resume and cover letter set. You are encouraged to visit online and library resources to accomplish this. You will also want to consider reaching out to a professional resume writer and career coach to help you along the way.
#2 – Develop a strong professional brand
The next move you should make as a new college grad is to create a brand new online professional presents for yourself. Ditch your old social media accounts and start from scratch. One good way to accomplish this is to create a free online portfolio of your college assignments, such as your written work and/or any creative or video work that you have developed. Then create brand new social media accounts that link back to your portfolio. Remember, only show off your most professional work that you will be proud to discuss with a potential employer.
#3 – Connect with staffing agencies
The next smart move for your career search as a new grad is to get registered with your local staffing agencies. Why is this important? In many regions companies only hire through temporary staffing agencies. This is a measure used by companies to save on the cost and time of recruitment. Select a staffing agency that is in your particular area of industry. For example, if you are seeking an information technology job then you will reach out to staffing agencies in the IT and technical markets.
#4 – Network online and offline
A great way to speed up your job search is to become very active in networking with others in your industry and in your local area. You will want to become involved with some of the local business associations so that you get a chance to meet leaders and find out about positions before they are advertised. Use social networking sites like LinkedIn and Twitter to learn about brand new openings at companies. Connect with a few mentors in your area of interest and let everyone know that you are looking for a position now that you have graduated.
Can You Answer This “Off-the-Wall” Interview Question?
Going into any interview, it’ expected that you will be asked a series of common interview questions. Things like: “what are your weaknesses”, “why should we hire you”, “why do you want to work here”, “what are your goals”, “why did you leave your past job”, “what can you do for us that other candidates can’t”, “what are three positive things your last boss would say about you”, “what salary are you seeking” and technical questions relevant for the job or to your profile. But, as a smart job seeker, you can also expect and plan for some of the more unusual interview question you may be asked.
Examples off the wall interview questions
There are many odd questions that some interviewers like to pose. You may be asked what would you do if you were the one survivor in a plane crash, what’s your favorite 90s jam, if you woke up and had 2,000 unread emails and could only answer 300 of them how would you choose which ones to answer, who would win in a fight between Spiderman and Batman, if you had a machine that produced $100 dollars for life what would you be willing to pay for it today, what did you have for breakfast, describe the color yellow to somebody who’s blind, if you were asked to unload a 747 full of jelly beans what would you do, and how many people flew out of Chicago last year, among others.
While preparing for a job interview, you need to be ready to face all kinds of odds. Every question being asked has a specific reason and you need to focus on that. The trick is not to answer the question “correctly” but to use it to your advantage, so you can present a certain trait of yours while answering.
For instance, here is an off the wall interview question that can be quite puzzling but it is extremely simple to answer.
“If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be?”
Many job seekers get perplexed and they start imagining Superman, Batman, Iron man, Spiderman, Hulk and Thor or perhaps the more realistic Hawk Eye. The question doesn’t pertain to fictional superheroes but real life superheroes. The question basically pertains to the most special quality you have. Tony Stark may be infamous for his idiosyncrasies but he is Iron Man and it is the suit that makes him the superhero, of course along with his grasp of technology.
If you were a superhero, your superpower has to be your biggest strength. For some people it could be enthusiasm while for some it could be curiosity. For some, it could be knowledge and for others it could be experience. Anything that you think is your most important attribute or strength is the answer.
Want help preparing for your next interview, or need help even finding an interview? Contact the staffing pros at Advance Staffing Solutions today!
Start Being Confident in Your Career This Year!
Do you struggle with confidence in your career? You are not alone. Some people are naturally confident. Some people are shy. There are many who doubt themselves or perhaps are shaky in specific circumstances. Whatever the reason for your lack of confidence, you need to work on it. If you want to make steadfast progress in your career, you need to be confident.
Here is how you can start being confident in your career this year:
Stop doubting yourself.
While there will be people trying to outdo you and even downplay you, the worst thing you can do to yourself is indulge in negative self-talk. Stop questioning your abilities and stop wondering if you will fail. Confidence stems from positivity. And positivity stems from developing the right mindset or thought process to develop strong perceptions about yourself. When you don’t trust or believe in yourself, why should anyone else?
Decide what your strengths are.
You need to figure out your strengths and play accordingly. If you follow a sport and are a fan of a certain sportsperson then you should observe how he or she tries to play to their strengths. Every person in the world has certain shortcomings. However, confident people smartly conceal their weaknesses and work on their strengths.
Build on your achievements.
Accomplishments and talents are the foundation of confidence. The more talented you are and the more accomplishments you have, the more confident you can be. Remind yourself of everything that you have done well in your profession. Consider the skills you have. Work on your skills to get better. Sign up for temporary jobs, and take some courses that will help you to develop a new skill. Learning and developing new skills or knowledge can be a real boost to your confidence.
Mingle with other successful people.
Try to associate yourself with colleagues who can make positive contributions to your career. When you team up with people who would want to put you down, you are inviting them to cause a dent in your confidence. While you should appreciate others and yourself, others too have to appreciate what you have or do. Appreciation from fellow workers or people you look up to will always be a confidence booster.
Remember to focus on the nice things in your life and be happy. You would be amazed at what a smile can do to your confidence and what kind of an impact it has on others.
Monroe Open Registration-Saturday, January 16th
Saturday January 16th 8am-10am
Are you looking for a career change, but can’t make it in to our office Monday-Friday? Come take advantage of our 1st open registration on Saturday!
We are looking for:
- All Shifts General Labor $9+
- 2nd Shift Production Supervisor $18+
- 2nd shift Maintenance $18+
- Machine Builder $18+
- Welders $12+
• Diploma/GED
• Work History within the last 12 months
***Please bring 2 forms of ID***
Advance Staffing Solutions-Monroe
35 E. Front Street
Monroe, MI 48161
How to Continue Career Networking Your Way Into 2016
If you are looking for ways to take the next step in your career, it all begins and ends with networking. People tend to become stagnant in their job and career over time, but it is important to push yourself and continue to strive for something better. Many people assume that they are safe in their current position and don’t need to make networking a priority, but this is the wrong attitude to have. Not making the effort to network while you can might really hamper your career going forward.
Networking is not always easy and it is common to feel burnt out over time, but there are a few ways that you can keep this from happening.
Help Others
In some ways, networking can be very self-oriented at times. When you are looking to network in the most effective way, it is important that you look to help others. Approaching networking from the standpoint of helping yourself is not ideal. This often puts you in a negative light with those that you are trying to network with. This means that you can benefit from networking in a way that allows you to help others. It is always a good idea when you are connecting with other people that you ask how you can help them. People are more likely to go to bat for someone that is willing to pay it back.
One on One
It is also important to remember that networking is most relaxed and enjoyable when you do it in a more personal setting. This means that networking should be one on one. It is always a good idea to try to network with people that you have some history with or a background. This makes the conversation flow more freely and takes a bit of the pressure off of you. Meeting in person is always the best way to begin the networking process. You can begin corresponding through email later on to add convenience.
Set Aside Time
Another great way to make networking less stressful is to set aside time dedicated specifically to networking. Networking is important to your career and it is important that you make networking a priority. Networking shouldn’t be something that just happens by chance. It needs to be something that you plane for in your schedule. This is the only way that networking can be manageable.
Stop Getting in the Way of Your Dream Job
You might think that finding a better job or obtaining a higher standing in your career is impossible, but this is more than likely not the case. The reason behind your failure to obtain a better job might just be yourself. If you are struggling to find a better job, you might find that you are actually self-sabotaging your own efforts along the way. You might just be what is holding you back from the job that you have always envisioned for yourself. Here are some ways to stop getting in your own way of a dream job in 2016.
The Fear the Failure
Sometimes we are so afraid of failure that we don’t even try. This is the reason that many people do not pursue their dream job. They are much more satisfied with never trying and never failing than actually putting themselves out there and facing rejection. Failure is not fun or enjoyable, but it is often something that you have to experience on your way to the top. This means that if you are looking to achieve your ultimate goals and obtain your dream job, you will undoubtedly face failure along the way. How you react in the face of failure is what will predict your success.
Entertaining Negative Thoughts
You might not think that your thoughts have that much power, but you would be mistaken. Every negative thought that you have about yourself poisons your subconscious. You are putting self-doubt at the forefront of your thoughts and this can be a major detriment to you. Your mind will eventually view these thoughts as reality over time. This means that you need to be careful of your thoughts and always remain positive about obtaining your career goals.
Write Down Fears, Let Them Go
It is difficult for some people to just push through their fears on their own. Some people need to focus their thoughts and boost their confidence in order to get the ability to push past fear. It might be a good idea to write down your thoughts and put your fears down on paper. When you see them in writing, it might give you the ability to determine how invalid these fears really are. Make sure that you are clear about what exactly you are afraid of. If you are afraid of your inability to perform, or of the stress that a new job may bring. Becoming aware of your fears is the first step to overcoming them in the long run.
Need help landing your dream job? Contact the career experts at Advance Staffing, or click here to browse our open jobs today!
5 Workplace Habits to Stop in Their Tracks Before 2016
If 2016 іѕ gоіng tо bе уоur year, thеn gеt ѕеrіоuѕ аbоut fixing bad career аnd workplace habits thаt аrе dragging уоu down. Yоu mіght bе reading thіѕ аnd thinking аbоut ѕоmе оf thе rеаllу annoying habits оf уоur fellow co-workers, but thе truth is, you’re рrоbаblу guilty оf ѕоmе bad habits, too.
Whаtеvеr thе case, it’s time tо break thоѕе bad habits, bесаuѕе whеthеr уоu bеlіеvе іt оr not, they’re mоѕt lіkеlу effecting уоur work. Hеrе аrе five оf thе workplace bad habits уоu muѕt stop.
1 – Stop Procrastinating: Almоѕt еvеrуоnе dоеѕ іt аt ѕоmе point, but procrastinating іѕ а habit thаt іѕ hurting bоth уоu аnd уоur co-workers. Learn tо bе mоrе proactive, еѕресіаllу оn assignments thаt impact оthеrѕ оn уоur team оr thе greater population оf уоur company. You’ll bе lеѕѕ stressed аnd ultimately mоrе successful.
2 – Stop Coming Late: Yоu nеvеr wаnt tо bе late whеn іt соmеѕ tо уоur career. Showing uр late іѕ а horrible habit thаt mаkеѕ уоu ѕееm unreliable. In interviews, meetings, conferences оr еvеn fоr уоur day-to-day schedule, уоu ѕhоuld аlwауѕ arrive оn time. In fact, aim tо show uр tо work оr meetings 5–10 minutes early. A flex window lіkе thіѕ wіll account fоr unanticipated obstacles, whіlе ѕtіll gеttіng уоu tо whеrе уоu nееd tо be on time.
3 – Stop thе Loud Calling: Thе Loud Caller іѕ аlѕо noisy аnd mаkеѕ іt extremely hard tо concentrate. Yоu аlwауѕ nееd tо bе aware оf уоur surroundings whеn making phone calls, еѕресіаllу whеn you’re іn close proximity tо уоur co-workers. Watch уоur volume аnd thе length оf уоur calls. If it’s gоіng tо lаѕt а long time, trу tаkіng thе call іn а conference room оr ѕоmеwhеrе thаt won’t bother others. If it’s nоt work related, tаkе іt outside.
4 – Stop Complaining оr whining: It doesn’t matter іf you’re upset аbоut work оr уоur personal life, уоu ѕhоuld nоt complain аbоut іt іn thе workplace. Mоѕt people don’t care, аnd уоur peers wіll start tо ѕее уоu аѕ а negative person. Cut оut thе gossip аnd uѕе work time fоr work.
5 – Stop thе Noise: There’s nоthіng worse thаn sitting nеxt tо ѕоmеоnе who’s loud аnd оthеrwіѕе obtrusive. Pen tapping, chair swiveling, foot kicking аnd excessive conversations саn drive аnуоnе crazy. Trу tо bе mоrе aware оf thе noises уоu create thrоughоut thе day, аnd you’ll avoid aggravating уоur peers.
Thеrе аrе ѕоmе оthеr bad habits іn thе workplace. Yоu knоw уоurѕеlf better, check уоurѕеlf аnd figure оut whаt уоu nееd tо dо tо break them. Bесоmіng а bеttеr co-worker аnd аn employee wіth fеwеr bad habits wіll аllоw уоu tо reach nеw heights іn уоur career аnd іn уоur professional relationships.
Job Fair in Adrian Michigan
Advance Staffing is hiring for Uckele Health and Nutrition, Mitchell Rail & Hanwha
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
- Packagers $10/hour
- Batch Makers $10/hour
- Assembly $14/hour
- Welders up to $18/hour
- Quality Assurance Admin $13-14/hour
- Maintenance Tech $20+/hour
- Production Supervisor $20+/hour
OPEN INTERVIEWS: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2015 1:00PM-4:00PM
South Central Michigan Works!
Lenawee County Human Services Building
1040 S. Winter Street, Suite 1014, Adrian, MI 49221
Bring 2 valid forms of ID and a copy of resume. Must have High School Diploma/GED. Must pass drug screen and criminal background check.
If you are unable to make our job fair, please apply online www.advancestaffingsolutions.com, choose the Monroe Branch.
734-457-0056