Category: Job Search & Career Advice

Writing a resume can be a daunting task. It’s more like “creating” a resume than writing. You need to not only strive for an attractive, easily understood list of credentials and experience but you also need to make sure pertinent skills and keywords are included.

So how many jobs should job seekers list on their resumes? Choose the top 5 jobs with the work history and skill requirements most pertinent to your potential employment role. Ideally, these top 5 jobs are within a 15-or-less bracket of time.

Even after completing the interview and landing the job, preparing for the first day in a new work environment can still be stressful for new employees. A good first day sets the tone for the way you interact with your coworkers, your attitude toward your career, and your overall experience.

At the JFC Staffing Companies, we’re in the business of connecting outstanding employees with their best-matched companies in the area. Part of this process involves helping our customers make a good first impression as a valuable new team member.

Here are five tips to help your first day of work go as smoothly as possible.

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.

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?!