Career fairs are a great way to find out about South Florida jobs, network, meet potential employers, and sharpen your interviewing skills. That said, there are certainly some strategies you can employ to maximize your career fair efforts and get in the running for a new job. Here’s a look: Do your homework. The last… Read More »
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Happy Thanksgiving from Our Miami Staffing Agency
At Future Force Personnel, we can’t believe that 2011 is winding down and that in just a few short weeks, a brand new year will be upon us. It’s really no wonder, though, considering how the days have flown by in our Miami staffing agency. From filling temp jobs fast to sourcing full-time professionals to… Read More »
Focusing on the Job – When You’re Facing Serious Issues at Home
Potential layoffs. Budget cuts. High gas prices. Rising food prices. As one of Miami’s top employment firms, we understand that these issues are enough to make anyone’s blood pressure rise, let alone if you’re facing additional challenges at home, such as an illness, divorce, death of a loved one, or other problems. What’s worse is… Read More »
8 Signs You’re a Workaholic
Do you work seven days a week? Sometimes nights, too? Are weekends when you catch up on work, rather than spend time with your family or friends? If you answered “yes,” then you could be a workaholic – and you’re certainly not alone. In fact, more and more Americans are becoming workaholics. As one of… Read More »
Is a Lay Off in Your Future?
For employers, lay offs are a natural part of doing business. Most companies, big and small, have had to lay off employees at some point in the past. But for you, as an employee, a lay off is likely a terrifying proposition. Thoughts of pink slips, extended job searches, and bills piling up come to… Read More »
7 Tips for Helping a Freshly Laid Off Friend
What’s the first thing you do when a friend gets laid off? Send them a card, according to Hallmark. In fact, it was recently in the news that Hallmark has unveiled a new line of cards designed especially for those who have been laid off. While a card is certainly nice, because it lets your… Read More »
5 Tips for Beating the Job Search Blues
Job searches can oftentimes be a frustrating experience. But when a search has gone on for months, or more than a year, even the most persistent and motivated candidate can get tired and overwhelmed. While the job search blues can be tough to overcome, it can be done with the right attitude and the right… Read More »
How to Get On Your Boss’s Good Side…Without Kissing Up
Having a positive relationship with your boss is paramount to your success at work. However, some employees take it a step further and actually suck up to their bosses. Do they know something we don’t, or are they actually hurting themselves in the long run? According to a study published in the journal Psychological Science,… Read More »
Help! I Just Graduated & Can’t Find a Job
Many new graduates are finding the current job market humbling, to say the least. According to the Economic Policy Institute, the unemployment rate for 16- to 24-year-old workers averaged 18.4%, compared with 9.6% for U.S. workers overall. What’s more is that students are graduating from college with more debt than ever, making finding a good… Read More »
5 Top Job Interview Myths
In a perfect world, all employers would be well prepared, asking insightful questions during an interview, and hire only the most qualified candidates as a result. In the real world, though, this is often not the case. Unfortunately, employers are so often pressed for time that they haven’t prepared much – if at all –… Read More »