Many job applications never make it past an initial review. iMPact’s Doug Koetsier shares insights into what job seekers can do to improve the chances of their application making it further into the application process. Create master list Education References Questions Be positive Re-read and review Job suitability Abbreviations Salary Match resume Job movement When
One of the core areas we staff in is Engineering. Below are 7 of the top* Engineering jobs, including what type of education respondents** in each field hold as well as the national average salary. Mechanical Engineer Average salary (nationwide): $84,190 Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically
View the webinar recording here: Join us for an interactive and engaging webinar on March 28th to learn more about how to approach a salary negotiation. iMPact’s Partner Matt Peal will discuss best practices, share inside advice and take all of your questions live during this webinar. If you’re not able to attend live, no
iMPact Business Group is a staffing agency specializing in Information Technology, Engineering, Finance/Accounting, and Business Administration/Process positions. To connect with one of our professional recruiters, view our job board for all available positions, or submit your resume for consideration here. We receive quite a few job applications via Facebook. It’s a convenient way to apply for jobs, with
Preparing for an interview is one of the most important, and sometimes overlooked aspects in the interviewing process. iMPact’s recruiter Philip Champion shares a few insights on what job seekers should do to research a company prior to an interview. Company strengths How they compare to their competition Common connections How’s their financial health
One of our recruiters, Drew Kunkel, gives some helpful advice on what candidates should do if they’d like recruiters to find their profiles on LinkedIn and consider them for potential job opportunities. LinkedIn: Online resume + job portal Profile picture: Keep it professional Employment: List detailed content Connections: More = better. Target 500+ Posts: Consider
In this short video, iMPact’s Paul Kujawsi discusses how to get around appearing overqualified on a resume. Education: Focus education to job description Experience: Align with job description Language: Tone down language Cover letter: Include for more detail Long term: Convey your plans to stay Recruiter: Help with hiring process Bored: Relay enthusiasm for the
Many job sites now allow users to “quick apply”. Just click a button and your resume is in the hands of a recruiter or hiring manager. Unfortunately, it’s probably just moments away from being greeted with the click of a delete button. However, by taking a few extra minutes to customize your resume, you can
Join iMPact Business Group’s Partner Matt Peal for our February Job Talk [Free Webinar] on Thursday the 22nd from 1 – 1:30pm to get help with your job search. In our focus topic for this month we will talk about how you can position yourself for the best chance to connect with a recruiter for job opportunities. Topics
Working with a staffing agency can be a great partnership opportunity for your organization when you find an agency that understands your business and specializes in the type of positions you’re trying to fill. Organizations use staffing agencies in different ways depending on their needs. Here are 6 ways you may not have considered that
iMPact Business Group is a professional staffing agency located in Grand Rapids, MI, and Tampa, FL. We were founded in 2004 and service candidates and clients nationwide. Our areas of specialization are in IT, Engineering, Finance/Accounting, and Business Administration/Process (HR, Marketing, Admin jobs, etc). Opportunities are available nationwide as well as remote.
