INTERVIEWING SO THE CANDIDATE SAYS “YES!”

THE RESUME BLACKHOLE

THE RESUME BLACKHOLE Alex : How goes the new job search? Job Seeker : Submitted my resume on 43 jobs posting so far and nothing more than an automated, “thanks but no thanks.” Job Seeker : You keep hearing how desperate companies are for new talent; well, you couldn’t prove it by me ! Alex […]

ME AND I.T.(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) WERE MEANT TO BE

Hi, my name is Gabriel I want to share how I achieved my goal to work in Information Technology and maybe help others that are in a similar slump. I always wanted to take my passion and love for IT to a level where I could have a job I enjoyed and also be able […]

4 Reasons Your Resume Was Rejected

4 Reasons Your Resume Was Rejected Too may apps : Your resume was missed because there are too many applicants. Get Your Resume into the hands of the hiring manager. Not Customized : Missing essential keywords can cause problems with applicant tracking system. Highlights Duties : The resume only mentions task and not measurable achievements. […]

The STAR Method to Answer Interview Questions

STAR METHOD TO ANSWER INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Situation – Task – Action – Result What was a challenge you faced at work in the past? What were the circumstances? In my previous role, an important member of the team quit suddenly in the middle of a major project. We knew we wouldn’t be able to hire […]

Crystal’s Story: Placing a Non-Traditional Candidate

Wouldn’t we all want to receive an unexpected email like this one in our inbox? “We have been working with Marion to fill a variety of positions at Dasher. It has been a pleasure working with her as she is responsive and has a great understanding of what Dasher needs. During an interview with a […]

RIDESHARE TO THE RESCUE

  One of Chinesa’s duties at Abel Personnel is to handle phone calls and voicemail messages from those notifying Abel that they will not be in attendance at their assigned company that day. Some of those calling off are short-term temps, while others have long-term assignments, some lasting several years. As Abel Personnel employees, they […]

Four-day Workweek Survey

  FOUR-DAY WORKWEEK SURVEY 100 employees were surveyed to find out how they feel about a four-day workweek. Popular choice: The four-day workweek was wildly popular with workers, with 92% wanting their employees to make the shift. Mental Health: 79% of employees surveyed thought a 4-day workweek would improve their mental health. Productivity: 3/4 of […]

RECONSIDERING RETIREES

A staffing recruiter with nearly 20 years of experience and based on the West Coast was recently in town for a family event. She took time away from this first family gathering in over two years for lunch with a colleague who is a recruiter at Abel Personnel. The two women had met at an […]

Job Searching? Abel can help!

JOB SEARCHING? ABEL YOU CAN HELP! I attended Abel You because my resume wasn’t getting me any interviews! Melissa suggested I change a few key things. I ended up getting an interview shortly after I submitted my new resume to the hiring manager! Wow! that is great. I could use some help with my job […]