Five Tips for the Last Time You’ll Go Back to School

September 10, 2012 By

Fall is in the air! That means football, pumpkin spice lattes (which, coincidentally, I am enjoying right now), and students returning to the classrooms. Now, if you’re a college senior this is potentially the last year you’ll be going back to school. Unless of course you go to grad school of some kind, but, I digress. For those of you entering the workforce in the spring of 2013, here are a few tips to help you get on the right track to gainful employment:

1) Start putting together your resume NOW: Believe it or not, it will take you a long time to update your resume to make sure it’s up to snuff. You should have one general resume, but typically it’s best to tailor it for each position you’re applying for.

2) Network like it’s your job: You’re in college. I promise you that this is the last time you’ll have tons of free time so make the most of it. Go to school-sponsored networking functions within your major, sign up for different events on LinkedIn, and check out events for industries you want to break into. Then go to those events and make friends. Sounds easy enough but making a good first impression is really important.
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Webinar: Acing the Interview

September 4, 2012 By

You’ve searched the job boards, you’ve worked your network, you’ve submitted your resume and you got a call back. That’s great, but you still have one big hurdle to clear in order to land your dream job – the interview.

Register for our upcoming webinar, Acing the Interview: Tips for turning your opportunity into a job offer, this Thursday, Sept 6 at 2 pm EST.
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Labor Day Giveaway 2012

August 28, 2012 By

Who doesn’t like to win free stuff? I know I do.

In honor of Labor Day, we’ll be giving away awesome daily prizes like Coach smartphone cases, rolling laptop bags and coffee gift cards from now until next Friday. You’ll also have the chance to take home the grand prize: a deluxe BBQ grill that will make a sizzling end to your summer.

All you have to do to enter is “Like” Adecco USA’s page on Facebook and tell us how you’ll be spending America’s favorite three-day weekend.

Enter now: http://bit.ly/PY69bj

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Staying Plugged In to the London 2012 Olympic Games

July 27, 2012 By

Today marks the Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games and the whole world is waiting with bated breath to watch Team USA step onto the world’s largest stage. Many people are hosting their own viewing parties for their favorite events; even corporations are acquiescing to the fact that many employees will want to watch the Games online at work.

There are also actual meet-up groups you can join to support Team USA as they Go for the Gold ™. First Lady Michelle Obama is leading the way on a “Let’s Move!” initiative and encouraging people to be active in their local communities.

Last but not least, don’t forget to check back here! We’ll be posting videos live from London with the Team USA athletes who are part of the Team USA Career Program,a unique partnership between Adecco and the United States Olympic Committee.

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Upcoming Webinar: Strategies for Maximizing a Remote Workforce

July 23, 2012 By

Sign up for our latest webinar this Wednesday, July 25 at 2 pm!

Hosted by Kristina Jokinen, Direct Placement Director of Adecco Staffing, we’ll be discussing the benefits of a virtual workforce and provide practical advice for implementing and managing remote teams.

Topics we’ll cover include:

  • The reasons why virtual workforces are becoming more common
  • Common challenges faced by companies deploying a remote workforce
  • Strategies for ensuring the success of employees who work outside of the office
  • Tools and technologies that can assist your company and your virtual workforce

Get the scoop on this growing employment trend and register now!

 

 

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The Magic of Telecommuting

July 18, 2012 By

Ahhh, working from home; what’s not to like? You don’t have to get up as early, it’s generally a lot quieter, and more often than not you can still make all your meetings thanks to some digital or mobile device.

More and more employers are offering the option to work from home for at least part of the week. A recent survey from the Wrike corporation, showed that 83% of respondents worked remotely for at least part of the day. For anyone who’s ever had to make a journey into the office during bad weather or the holiday season (I’m looking at you, NYC) knows the value that comes with having that option to stay put and connect with your team virtually.
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