With the national unemployment rate at a low 4%, it has become a candidate’s market. Keeping this in mind, when searching for talent in the manufacturing industry, companies must prepare to meet candidate pay expectations to recruit and retain their workforce. Here are a few common manufacturing positions and their corresponding national salary averages based… Read more »
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Evolution of Hiring Needs and Recruitment in the Manufacturing Industry
The US manufacturing industry has many windows of opportunity for vast growth and improvement in 2018 and years to come. In the hype of automation and the Internet of Thing (IoT), approximately 72% of manufacturers have changed or plan to change their business model due to IT innovations, according to Macola’s 2017 Business… Read more »
Move over Millennials – Generation Z has entered the workforce!
It’s time to make room for Generation Z in the workforce! By 2020, Generation Z will account for approximately 20% of our workforce. Born from 1995-2010, this generation brings high expectations with the diligence to match. As Gen Z-ers grew up during the Great Recession, they possess the awareness of economic unsteadiness. They recognize… Read more »
5 Mistakes that Land Your Resume in the Trash
Let me set the stage a little… As a recruiter, I look at resumes nearly all day. I have done so for years and have seen every style. Occasionally, I come across a resume that really makes me scratch my head. Why did this person do this to himself/herself (and to me because I had… Read more »
The George Washington Interview Policy
“I cannot tell a lie.” You may remember this famous phrase from the George Washington Cherry Tree fable. While many apply this to their personal lives, it would be wise to make this a common theme in professional growth as well – especially when a new opportunity comes your way! Finding a job can… Read more »
Nailing the Interview
Job interviews are stressful. We know, we do them all the time and see how people react. The good news is you have the opportunity for one of 4M’s expert interviewers to represent you. Now the next step… nailing the the next interview. We at 4M would like to present these 5 tips on how… Read more »
Turning contract into hire
Nearly 15 million career opportunities are provided by the staffing industry each year, and that number is increasing. Staffing companies are viewed by many companies as a resource for extended interviews, so they can secure the most talented and valuable employees. Those that prove that they are right person for the job are offered a… Read more »