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Free Temporary Job Resume Sample

Your resume is the first impression a hiring manager has of you – whether the position you’re seeking is temporary or permanent. If your objective is temporary work, a separate resume is advisable so you can clearly state this objective. Potential employers will quickly be able to recognize your goal of securing a temporary assignment and assess your skills and job fit. Create a Temporary Job Resume Keep your temporary job resume professional and clean. Make sure it highlights the range of skills and experience you’ve gained in previous assignments – or your education and/or relevant extracurricular work if you’re just starting out. [...]

Free Temporary Job Resume Sample2014-06-26T19:28:37-05:00

How to Retain Top IT Performers

Now that the global recession has eased, it’s no secret that top-performing employees, particularly in areas like engineering and IT, are in prime demand. The tide has turned and for A-level talent, it’s become a candidate’s market once again. At the same time, there’s a disconnect between how happy company leaders think their IT employees are and the actual levels of satisfaction reported by these employees. While nearly 75 percent of CIOs in a recent survey rated their workers’ job satisfaction levels as high, more than a third of IT employees said they planned to look for another job within the next year. [...]

How to Retain Top IT Performers2014-04-04T19:06:51-05:00

The Art (And Science) Of Resume Appeal

Just as a well-kept appearance in life can pay dividends socially, so too can visually appealing resumes. Your resume is the first impression a hiring manager will have of you, and a clean, visual design can make you stand out from the crowd. Follow these techniques and wow your next employer. Simplicity is critical. People are busy. An easy-to-scan resume will clearly provide information to a hiring manager and will lighten his/her workload a little for that day. Use easy-to-read fonts: Arial, Calisto MT, Times, Times New Roman, Helvetica or Futura. AVOID theatrical fonts like Comic Sans and Jokerman, as standing out [...]

The Art (And Science) Of Resume Appeal2013-11-13T21:41:40-06:00

3 Ways to Mobilize Your Recruiting Strategy

The world has quickly gone mobile. Based on data from Ericsson, mobile subscriptions in 2013 reached five billion users; a number they predict will reach 50 billion by 2020. Any job recruiter who ignores this phenomenon is missing out on a massive recruitment base with a large, interconnected network already in place. Here are some low-cost tips to strengthen your mobile recruiting. Make your website mobile friendly: Have you seen a website not optimized for mobile users? The text is unbelievably small and it is difficult to navigate on your screen. Make sure your website and job board are mobile friendly. They need to [...]

3 Ways to Mobilize Your Recruiting Strategy2013-10-01T16:01:19-05:00

Magellan Goes Live!

Magellan Search & Staffing, an award-winning provider of contract, consulting, temporary and direct hire staffing and recruiting services in the Tri-State area around metro Philadelphia, has proudly launched a contemporary, informational and easy-to-use website. The main navigation for the site features a custom drop-down menu, enabling any client or job seeker to find the information they need fast. Each of Magellan's six divisions (Accounting & Finance, Administrative, Human Resources, Information Technology, Mechanical & Construction and Renewable Energy) displays prominently on the homepage in sliders with vertical text. Job seekers will find easy access to Magellan's latest job postings and employers can request an [...]

Magellan Goes Live!2013-09-05T15:00:48-05:00

staffing agencies in PA

Free Temporary Job Resume Sample

How to Retain Top IT Performers

The Art (And Science) Of Resume Appeal

3 Ways to Mobilize Your Recruiting Strategy

Magellan Goes Live!

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