Don’t Forget about The “Mature” Employee

February 9, 2011 by Leave a comment

Blog Post Written by Janet Hershman, Recruiter for Imprimis Staffing

There are thousands of “mature personnel” who are unemployed and looking for work.  Many of them have been  loyal employees, staying at one job for years.  This does not necessarily indicate a lack of initiative but rather that they may have gained invaluable experience. This experience can easily translate into other industries as well. Don’t let them be pigeonholed.  Though health benefits may cost more for these employees the “work” benefits can more than make up for it.

If you are one of those mature persons looking for work, call me and I will assist you in your search.

You can reach Janet at jhershman@imprimis.com

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Ever wonder if you are in the right career?

February 1, 2011 by Leave a comment

Blog Post written by Brook Hamrick, Business Development Manager for Imprimis (bhamrick@imprimis.com)

Are you doing what truly fits your unique personality and strengths?

If you dislike what you are doing, it might be because you are not doing what truly fits and compliments your natural skills.  I, like some of you , graduated from college not knowing really what “I” was about.  So I took a job at a financial services firm and began studying for the Series 7  and Series 63 so I could become a Stock Broker.  Well, needless to say , I was miserable.   Fortunately, I had the opportunity to work in the recruiting department where I discovered a natural talent for sales, recruiting and intuitively understanding people. We all eventually learn more about ourselves as the years pass, but the sooner you know the quicker you can target your energy in the area where your natural abilities apply. If you have heard of the Meyers-Briggs Type indicator and have had the opportunity to take the questionnaire and see what your unique type is out of 16 different profiles, then awesome.  If not, go and take it. (click here) It is free and takes about 10 minutes.  Once you get your results , which will consist of 4 letters (Example. ENTJ, INFP, ESFJ and so on ), Google your type and see all sorts of information regarding types of careers for which you are suited.

The past 13 years I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to utilize those talents in the Recruiting/Staffing Industry and am blessed to work for Imprimis where our Clients and Candidates always come first.  May you find this questionnaire as insightful as I did and have a fabulous February!

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Relationship Building: The New Era of Recruiting

November 12, 2010 by Leave a comment

Post written by Valerie Freeman, CEO of Imprimis Group

I recently found an article about recruiting during today’s down economy. Presently, the most effective way to recruit is to focus on building relationships with the candidates. Recruiters should not only be concerned about whether or not a hire has been made, but also that the quality of the hire is top-notch.

When the economy began to head south, many companies chose to downsize on their recruiting department first. If we aren’t hiring why should we be paying recruiters, right? Wrong. This article proves that if you want your company to be competitive as soon as the recession ends then you should keep your core group of recruiters. Companies should be using recruiters that know the company and understand what the company needs to be major contenders in today’s market. Our recruiters at Imprimis have been practicing building relationships with candidates for 28 years.Accordingly, when a career opportunity arises we are confident we are placing the best candidate in the job.

The article also indicates that the need to hire new staff is outpacing the ability to rebuild recruiting departments, and many of the top recruiters have already moved on. Allow Imprmis to lighten the burden of seeking out high quality employees.

See article for more advice on how to recruit up in the changing economy or contact one of our experienced representatives to see how we can customize a plan to fit your needs.

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You Are Going to Be More Successful if you get up early – and other interesting research!!

July 20, 2010 by Leave a comment

Post Written By Valerie Freeman, CEO of Imprimis Group

As I was reading the paper Sunday morning, I came across the Executive Briefing with the headline “Morning types appear to be poised for success.”  Then right under the headline were the words “Harvard Business Review.” So I figured if it was in that venerable publication, maybe there’s something to it.  The research (study of 367 university students) by Professor Christoph Randler  in Germany concludes that “People whose performance peaks in the morning are better positioned for career success because they’re more proactive than people who are at their best in the evening.”

The professor goes on to say that “Though evening people do have some advantages – other studies reveal they tend to be smarter and more creative than morning types, have a better sense of humor and are more outgoing – they’re out of sync with the typical corporate schedule.”

I never knew that we all possessed a “chronotype” which is our tendency to  be a morning or evening type and that about 50% of a person’s chronotype is due to genetics.  I also learned from this article that chronotype typically changes over the course of a person’s life – more people under 30 are evening types – from 30-50, the population is evenly split and after age 50, most people are morning types.

So I’m not sure what to do with all this valuable information – do I want to hire morning people who are more proactive, evening people who are smarter and more outgoing or people over 50 who have all become more proactive!!!  Or maybe I just want to chalk this up to more useless research by academics who have to publish or perish!!

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The Job Market is “Less Bad”

July 14, 2010 by Leave a comment

Post Written By Valerie Freeman, CEO of Imprimis Group

In searching for positive signs in the job market, I discovered lots of “good news, bad news” articles supported by studies and statistics to confirm a good or bad point of view.  My unscientific but studied opinion is that the job market as well as the rest of the economic picture is “less bad.”

In May of this year there were 1.1 million more job openings than last year; most staffing companies are reporting increased job order activity including yours truly; yet there are 6.35 people out of work for every given job opening (Bureau of Labor Statistics) so we’ve got a long way to go for “less bad” to turn into “real good”.  I have noticed that a large number of out of work executives have turned themselves into consultants and have gotten work to sustain themselves until the next big job opportunity comes along.  They are also upping their networking activities and beefing up their online presence to brand themselves and their expertise and making it much easier for people to find them.  Job search techniques are changing rapidly in this online world – keeping up presents both a challenge and an opportunity.  The only thing that hasn’t changed is that it still takes  a lot of time to find the right job for the right person.

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8 Mistakes Job Hunters Make

June 29, 2010 by 1 Comment

Sarah Needleman’s article in the Wall Street Journal “Big Blunders Job Hunters Make” addresses eight surprisingly common, yet easily avoidable mistakes made by job seekers. Outright unprofessional behavior by applicants such as chowing down on a sandwich during an interview, or allowing parents to tag along to the meeting and even join in salary negotiations, occurs more often than one would think.

From an outsiders’ perspective these attitudes are clearly not resulting in employment, yet the frequency of mistakes in the interview process reveal individuals’ unawareness of inappropriate behavior. Needleman’s eight blunders should serve as a model for applicants on how not to act, while also reminding individuals to evaluate their conduct from the alternate perspective to allow for a successful interview.

Big Blunders Job Hunters Make

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Networking is an Investment

June 17, 2010 by Leave a comment

Post Written By Valerie Freeman, CEO of Imprimis Group

Networking is something I’ve done all my working life.  It’s second nature to me after all these years.  I know, however, that many people equate networking with a waste of time, a nuisance, meeting people you have nothing in common with, etc.   But connections give you opportunities you would not have otherwise – and career capital that can rocket your own potential.  Experts agree that a broad network of people in your own field as well as diverse fields can keep you well rounded and up-to-date on business issues, can provide quicker ways of getting things done, and can provide both a fun and interesting outlet from the day-to-day stresses of your job.  Throughout my career, I’ve been a part of hundreds of professional associations, civic groups, charitable groups, conferences, etc.  It always takes a while to get to know people and develop those relationships.  I’ve dropped out of some over the years, some have gone away, and some I’m still very involved in – through it all I’ve come away with lifelong friends and contacts who  have helped me through some of the toughest times in my personal and business life and have helped me grow as an executive.  Connections make the world go round and I highly recommend networking outside your own company and job – it’s an investment.

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Welcome to our Blog

June 16, 2010 by 1 Comment

Well it is official, we have joined the Blogging community!

Continue to follow us and you will see that our posts will not only be informative – yes sometimes boring, but necessary, engaging and fun. Ultimately the goal is for our blog to become a resourceful tool that you will find helpful and insightful both professionally and personally.

If you are not familiar with Imprimis, click on the About Imprimis tab or visit us on our Website.

Thank you for visiting!

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