Skills vs. Requirements: How to Highlight Both in a Job Posting

  When the right job seeker comes across your job posting, you obviously want that person to turn into a potential candidate. This only happens with a job description that has the right information; otherwise, you won’t compel them to hit the “Apply Now” button. “A job posting with comprehensive information on skills and requirements… Read More »

Follow These 5 Tips to Customize Your Resume for the Job

  Your resume is the single most important document in your job search arsenal. Naturally, you want it to grab a hiring manager’s attention and show him/her that you’re the perfect person for the job. According to Janet Incerto, director of recruiting at Summit Technical, an affiliate of The Reserves Network, “Resume customization has grown… Read More »

Why Storytelling Matters in Your Interview

  Here’s the thing about job interviews: while it’s obviously important to have the skills and experience to be considered for the job, you also want to succeed at building rapport with the interviewer. One of the best ways to do that is by weaving a story that will help the hiring manager connect the… Read More »

Finding and Working with a Phenomenal Direct Placement Recruiter

  Hiring is hard. That’s why many companies turn to direct placement recruiters, whose services supplement the internal efforts of their clients. The right recruiter can identify your staffing needs, spot gaps in the workforce, and launch a targeted and efficient search for qualified candidates. “Recruiters also screen potential employees, ensuring that any candidates processed… Read More »

5 Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives Any Good Employer Can Embrace

  While the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is typically associated with philanthropy and charity work, it now encompasses many aspects of a company’s long-term game plan, including public relations, marketing, and even recruitment. Now more than ever, job seekers don’t just want to apply for the highest-paying jobs – they want to be… Read More »

You’ve Hit Your One-Year Work Anniversary! … Now What?

  Your first year at work can fly by if you’ve kept yourself busy. Although each person’s first work anniversary is unique, there’s a good chance yours was a mix of excitement, confusion, and at times, frustration. According to Jessica Murphy, director of learning and performance at The Reserves Network, “As you hit this milestone… Read More »

Where Will Your Packing Job Take Your Career?

  Working in distribution centers and warehouses all over the country, packers play a vital role in the production and shipment of goods, pulling merchandise from shelves and preparing them for delivery. It’s a balancing act of teamwork and beating deadlines, and skill to locate, pack, and ship items in large facilities. While no two… Read More »

Career Fair in Akron!

Please join our Akron, Ohio location at the Froggerjobs Career Fair! When: Friday, April 20 10 AM to 4 PM Where: Former Macy’s Store, Chapel Hill Mall 2000 Brittain Rd. Akron, Ohio  44310 We have several job opportunities currently available, including: Administrative Electrician Forklift Lab Technician Machine Operator Maintenance Worker Material Handler Unit Builders Warehouse… Read More »

Creating A Sustainable Pay Scale for Your Employees

  How much you pay your employees is one of the primary factors affecting your company’s ability to attract and retain top talent. It’s critical to create an employee pay scale that  not only helps your workforce management and recruitment efforts, but also controls your costs. Too high a scale makes it expensive to hire… Read More »

3 Reasons to Work with an On-Site Staffing Agency

  In today’s competitive business landscape, companies need to be agile and quick to act when hiring and onboarding employees, whether it is to keep up with customer demand, peak production or sales periods. There’s no denying that recruiting, hiring, training and onboarding staff takes a lot of time and resources. “The sheer effort required… Read More »