Every hiring manager knows that competition for qualified warehouse and fulfillment center workers is fierce. Here are 5 tips for getting an edge over your competitors and making the most of the talent pool in your area. 1) Start early Warehouse employee turnover can be high and seem to have no rhyme or reason. …
Driving a forklift is more complicated than driving an ordinary vehicle. Once you have the proper training to operate a forklift, it will still take a focus on safety – and lots of practice. Here are 5 tips for new forklift operators that will help take you from novice to expert. 1) Wear safety …
Making a career switch to a CDL truck driver isn’t a quick process, because it requires specialized training. But at a time when qualified CDL drivers are in high demand, this is a great time to think about getting into the industry. 1) Know the minimum truck driver hiring requirements After you’ve researched truck …
A construction labor shortage has been plaguing this country since the end of the Great Recession in 2009. Now that the construction industry is recovering, demand for qualified workers is high. Here are 5 tips for making a career change into the industry. 1) Research the jobs available in your area There are a …
With the rise of e-commerce – at both traditional retailers and e-commerce companies like Amazon – more warehouse jobs are opening up in new and expanding distribution centers across the country. If you’re looking for one of these warehouse jobs, you’ll need to practice answering the questions you’re likely to be asked during the interview. …
Qualified CDL drivers are in high demand. If you’re thinking about a career change, here are the top tips for choosing the right truck driving school. 1) Consider accreditation There are three types of CDL training schools: licensed, certified, and accredited. Licensed schools have met certain state requirements. Certified schools have met state requirements …
The first step to hiring a great candidate is to write a job ad. But just placing an ad online isn’t enough – the ad must also be effective. If it isn’t, you run the risk of turning away qualified job seekers, or of having your ad fall so far down in search results that …
Worker turnover is a drain on a company’s productivity and overall morale. It also comes at a big financial cost: on average, hiring a new employee takes 52 days and costs $4,000. Here are 5 tips for retaining the good workers you already have. 1) Hire for qualities that make a worker a good …
There’s no single perfect way to tell if a candidate is the right one for the job. But there are things you can do when interviewing prospective hires to get a good idea of whether the person is the right fit for your company. 1) Pair up questions about a candidate’s work history with …
Hurricane Florence damaged the communities where many of Spec On The Job’s North Carolina neighbors live and work. As people start rebuilding from the storm, I wanted to collect a list of tips and resources – including information on how to donate to those affected by the storm. Protect Yourself From Scams If you …
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