Looking for a new job and wondering what to do first? You’re not alone. Job seekers in Florence and all of Northern Kentucky can find it challenging to locate a job that’s right for them. If you’re ready to find a great job in Northern Kentucky, here are four tips to get your search started: Identify Your Goals A job is a significant investment of time, and it pays to spend some time thinking about what positions will meet your needs. When job seekers apply to every open role they come across online, in the paper, or on a job board, they risk wasting time and energy on options that won’t impro ..read more

Call centers and customer care centers have notoriously high turnover rates. Long hours, often unpredictable work schedules, difficult customers and high stress levels, leave many call centers struggling to attract and retain employees. Whatever the reason, the numbers don’t lie: according to a study from the Quality Assurance and Training Connection, the average call center turnover rate is between 35 and 45 percent.   So how do you avoid the costs and low customer satisfaction that accompany a high call center turnover rate?  Read on for 5 strategies to keep your call center fully ..read more

You want a successful career. And now that your kids have returned to school, you are ready to take the next step to accomplish your career aspirations.   Ultimately, it takes time to build a successful career, particularly for those who have school-age children. But, if you find the right job from the get-go, you can accelerate your career growth.   10 Hot Jobs in Cincinnati to Consider When Your Kids Go Back to School  A job surge is underway in Cincinnati and across the United States, and it shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. By returning to wor ..read more

The last few years have wrought changes that make it increasingly challenging for employers to hire the talent they need to keep their businesses on track. Companies struggle to stand out from the competition in a job market where candidates cherry-pick the best opportunities. So what’s the best strategy for hiring success these days? Be a cherry. If you’ve noticed a drop in applications, you might need to change your hiring process to highlight the benefits of working for your company. Here are five strategies that will get you hire well in a crowded market. Write Better Job Posts Do your job ..read more

Looking for a new job and wondering what to do first? You’re not alone. Job seekers in Florence and all of Northern Kentucky can find it challenging to locate a job that’s right for them. If you’re ready to find a great job in Northern Kentucky, here are four tips to get your search started: Identify Your Goals A job is a significant investment of time, and it pays to spend some time thinking about what positions will meet your needs. When job seekers apply to every open role they come across online, in the paper, or on a job board, they risk wasting time and energy on options that won’t impro ..read more

Great candidates are hard to come by in today’s market. When you do find someone who would add value to your team, you want to scoop them up quickly. Many employers around Cincinnati choose to extend offers contingent upon a background check. But what happens when you do that and the candidate fails the check? Poor background check results can derail your plans to hire a candidate, especially if you aren’t sure how to proceed. Follow this advice to navigate a failed candidate background check. What Is a Failed Background Check? A background check on a potential job candidate can provide insigh ..read more

You don’t have to hold a PhD in economics to know that the Cincinnati job market has been forever altered by COVID. The pandemic first brought many industries to a halt, setting off record unemployment. Then massive labor shortages plagued numerous sectors and several years later, despite plenty of Cincinnati job seekers looking for opportunities, employers are still struggling to fill positions and stay fully staffed. Add to that the fact that candidates are demanding higher pay and better benefits (and they are holding out to get them), and the struggle to find great employees just compounds ..read more

You want a great job that leads to a successful career. To date, you’ve searched far and wide for career opportunities. But there is one area you may want to consider that you may have ignored in the past: manufacturing.   Manufacturing career opportunities are available to job seekers of all skill and experience levels. And there’s a lot to like about manufacturing jobs, too.   Benefits of Working in Manufacturing  1. You Can Get a Job, Regardless of Your Expertise.   Manufacturers frequently seek out job candidates to fill light industrial jobs. They are wi ..read more

A healthy work-life balance is paramount for manufacturing employees. If you know how to manage your health, you can perform at peak levels. Meanwhile, you’re also well-equipped to feel great outside of work.   Establishing a healthy work-life balance in manufacturing can be challenging. Manufacturers often have substantial demands. As such, they can ask their employees to work long hours. But if employees aren’t careful, they risk letting their health deteriorate. At this time, the damage can be significant to both the worker and their employer.   A poor work-life balance ..read more

Your manufacturing career has been successful to date. But, there is always room for growth. With the right approach, you can grow your manufacturing career in 2022.  Ultimately, there are many reasons to explore career growth opportunities in manufacturing. These include: 1. You Can Pursue a Wide Range of Manufacturing Jobs.  Manufacturing jobs are available across many industries, such as: Construction Healthcare Technology Textiles In addition, research indicates many manufacturers are rebounding from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These manufacturers also look poised to a ..read more