Job searching isn’t easy. Despite the advent of online applications, email-able resumes and interviews via your smart phone, it can still be a long and frustrating process. How can you approach your hunt so you can find a manufacturing job in South Florida faster? Here are 5 simple ways: 1. Use multiple job search resources.… Read More »
Career Tips
What to Do When You’re Always Asked to Do Things That Aren’t Your Job
You’ve been at your company for a number of years and are considered a veteran. Time and again, junior employees are coming to you for help.You’re happy to assist – to a point. But now it’s hindering your ability to do your job. When is it ok to say “no”? Obviously, there will be times… Read More »
Can You Say No to Overtime?
Your company has a big project coming up. Your boss just told you that you’re going to have to work overtime on it…a lot of it. But you don’t really want the overtime. Can you say “no” without getting in trouble? As one of the leading employment agencies in Miami, Future Force knows pushing back on… Read More »
What the New Overtime Rules Mean for Workers
It’s official. The new overtime rules have been released by the Department of Labor (DOL) and companies have until December 1 to comply. Here are the highlights: The regulations double the current salary threshold for salaried employees who are guaranteed overtime pay — from $23,660 (or $455 per week) to $47,476 (or $913 per week).… Read More »
What to Do When You Accepted a Job Offer…Then Changed Your Mind
The good news: You have a new job in Miami Lakes and it starts in two weeks. The bad news: Now, you’re having second thoughts. Should you walk away from the offer or continue full speed ahead? First, know you’re not alone. Many candidates have been in the same situation you find yourself in. At the interview,… Read More »
6 Essentials to Know Before Your Next Job Search
If you haven’t looked for a new job in a while, it’s important to take a step back and think about how to best approach your search before you actually start submitting your resume and application. Here are 6 essentials to consider before you begin: #1: Ask a friend to refer you. Referrals are the biggest… Read More »
4 Job Search Tips That Will Never Go Out of Style
As one of the leading employment agencies in Miami, Future Force knows that job search best practices come and they go. It wasn’t that long ago, for instance, that resumes were restricted to one page and could only be dropped in the mail. What worked yesterday doesn’t necessarily mean it’s good advice for today. But while best… Read More »
How to Ask for Feedback at Work
As one of the leading employment agencies in Miami, Future Force knows most workers don’t go out of their way to elicit feedback from their bosses. But you should. Why? At the end of the day, it can help you grow and improve in your job – and ultimately in your career. But if your manager… Read More »
When You Should Resign Before You Have Another Job
You don’t like your boss. You hate the work. Your colleagues are gossips. And so you’re considering handing in your resignation. But it’s conventional wisdom: You shouldn’t quit your job until you have another one lined up. However, like with anything, there are also some exceptions to that rule of thumb. So when is it… Read More »
When You Don’t Get the Job of Your Dreams
As one of the leading employment agencies in Miami, Future Force knows getting rejected for your dream job is incredibly discouraging. The experience can be hard to shrug off and just move on from. And the fact of the matter is you shouldn’t. At least, not right away. Instead, you should take some steps to find out where you went… Read More »