School’s Out for Summer…..Summertime Job Searches
Summer is here….finally! Hot rays of sunshine, busy baseball diamonds, crowded pools and waterparks, bike rides, and ice cream. Sounds and sights of summer. For those with kids, the challenge becomes keeping the kiddos busy throughout the day in place of school. How many times do we hear “I’m bored already”. Plenty I’m sure. Change […]
Attention New College Graduates!!!
As the old saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers”. Well, we certainly had more than our fair share of showers this Spring. But after Mother Nature decided to wrap up washing away our winter, the flowers are starting to bloom and brighter and warmer days await. Similar to these Spring weather cycles, there are […]
Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day!
When AllianceStaff was founded in 2006, our target recruitment market was Administrative professionals. We provided talent across numerous industries with office support and clerical needs. With advances in technology leading to expansion in businesses, the responsibilities may have changed for administrative professionals, but the value of a strong support system within each office has become […]
Spring Cleaning: Professionally That Is…
It’s April 1st. The time honored tradition of our annual day of pranks has arrived. And it looks like Mother Nature is getting in on the laughs here in the Upper Midwest, dropping snow on our not so frozen tundra. Ugh. The turn of the calendar is supposed to bring April rain showers, not snow […]
The Madness of March is Here! Getting ahead of your competition!
March Madness. The glorious time of year that slings us into Spring, cheering on our beloved teams, rooting for that Cinderella darling to knock off the blue blood favorite, watching endless drama for four days where every tenth of a second matters and a lucky bounce here or there can decide the fate of your […]
Consultant- (con-sul-tant) noun: one who gives professional advice or services “Merriam-Webster Dictionary”
I remember my first job search like it was yesterday (it wasn’t). Searching the Sunday classifieds for openings. Faxing resumes to attn: Human Resources. Resumes on stock paper. Freshly dry cleaned suits and polished shoes. Leather binder with cover letters and resumes. Firm handshake ready to go. You know…the basics for almost every interview. Seemed […]