Category: Blog

There are now more open jobs in the US than ever before. Let that sink in. COVID has changed the landscape of hiring. It has created a labor shortage and a candidate-driven market.

The ability to attract and hire talent has increasing challenges. The typical hiring pipelines of job boards and internal referrals are drying up. Competition for the select few candidates who are open to making a change is fierce against companies across the country.

It’s 2021. Life is slowly becoming what we remember it to be, and you are ready to start your job search. Getting back into the job market can be extremely stressful. Maybe it’s been 10 years since you last created a resume or you’re just tired of not being selected by the hiring manager. By putting these tips into play and partnering with a specialized recruiter, you will put your best foot forward to land your dream job.

There are now more open jobs in the US than ever before. Let that sink in. COVID has changed the landscape of hiring. It has created a labor shortage and a candidate-driven market.

The ability to attract and hire talent has increasing challenges. The typical hiring pipelines of job boards and internal referrals are drying up. Competition for the select few candidates who are open to making a change is fierce against companies across the country.

It’s 2021. Life is slowly becoming what we remember it to be, and you are ready to start your job search. Getting back into the job market can be extremely stressful. Maybe it’s been 10 years since you last created a resume or you’re just tired of not being selected by the hiring manager. By putting these tips into play and partnering with a specialized recruiter, you will put your best foot forward to land your dream job.

You set yourself apart from other candidates, nailed the job interview, and now the company is offering you the job.

But… it’s just not the location you wanted, or maybe the timing is off, or the opening isn’t quite the perfect fit. But it’s a great company. Now you’re wondering, “How do I turn down a job offer but keep the door open?”

It can be tempting to accept any offer for an interview, especially if you’re in urgent need of a new job. Maybe you’ve found yourself in a situation where interview opportunities are rare and you’ve finally been given a chance to go to an interview, but you’re not sure you want the job. If that sounds like you, you’re probably wondering, “Should I interview for a job I don’t want?” Based on our 46+ years of experience helping people find jobs that are a good fit, here’s what we recommend.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about more change in three months of 2020 than we have seen in prior decades combined.

Some of that change has been terrifying. Some has been unsettling.  However, one change helping many businesses throughout Central PA is the passing of the Paycheck Protection Program under the CARES Act.

by Christopher Kokes, Recruiter

Let’s face it – no matter how you slice it, the job search can be an arduous process. You send your resume out to dozens, maybe even hundreds, of companies, and many times all you get back is a generic “thanks for your submission” email, if you’re lucky enough to get any response at all. One of the most common questions I get as a recruiter is, “How do I make my application stand out to prospective employers?” The truth is, there isn’t any hard and fast rule to follow that will get your resume noticed. However, I hope that at least one of these tips will resonate as something you could try out before you send out your next application!

by Scott Blake, Engineering Services Manager, JFC Global

We know that things are changing quickly for so many people.  Jobless claims have soared over the past month in Pennsylvania.  I’ve compiled a few quick tips to help those that are currently thinking – I’ve been laid off, now what do I do?!