Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Quality Inspectors Needed in North Jersey

Excellent opportunity to perform QA and QC inspection of components, instruments and gages to ensure the dimensional and visual integrity of product, standards, goals and objectives. All candidates must have at least 2-3 years of final inspection experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment from the medical device, pharmaceutical, or automotive industries. Ability to read blueprints as well as proficiency in standard inspection tools including calipers, micrometers, height gages and comparators required. 2nd shift work schedule. Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to follow directions are essential.
Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Politics and Job Searches Do Not Mix Well!

Somehow, I do not think the heading at the top of one's resume should read: 'I am a member of the (insert name) Party and I am voting for (insert name).
I have seen this numerous times in recent weeks and strongly advise against discussing politics at any point in your job search process.
Simply, it is a bad idea to do so!

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Resume Tip of the Day

Resume tip of the day:  
Check the spelling for the names of all former employers you have listed.

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Her Marimba Gets Nervous!

On weekends, I take a break from the staffing industry and serve as an event coordinator for a wonderful non-profit organization in the marching arts world.  We facilitate professionally adjudicated programs for winter color guards, percussion ensembles, marching bands, etc.  Having participated in the band world from grade school through college, it is my way of supporting young people in an endeavor which helped strengthen me personally.  One of the best parts of it is chatting with these bright, talented teens before and after they perform.

This past Saturday, a young lady was lined up in a hallway awaiting her ensemble's entrance to the performance floor.  She had a very troubled look and told me that, while she personally was fine, her marimba was very nervous and getting ready to cry as it did not like playing in front of large audiences!  I saw this ensemble perform at another venue and assured her that she and her marimba had nothing to worry about!

Over the past 30 years, numerous candidates have sounded great in advance of an interview but came across as nervous and insecure once the proceedings began.  Perhaps there is a lesson to be learned from this young percussionist.  Channel your nerves onto something else, perhaps the writing pad you carry with you, and convince yourself that you are perfectly fine.  No one else will know that one of your accessories is troubled as they will be focused on a very calm looking you!

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Upcoming Job Seekers Workshop

Jewish Family Service is offering a special Job Seekers Support Group in Hunterdon County. This group will be held on Thursday, March 24 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at The Family Success Center, 87 Park Avenue, Flemington, N.J. The topic for this group is “The Basics of Networking” presented by Elise Prezant, Career Counselor, JFS.

This group is offered free of charge and is open to the entire community.  Funding for this program is provided by a grant from The United Way of Hunterdon County. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, please contact Elise Prezant at 908-725-7799 X108 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org.

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Opportunity for Process Control Engineer

Excellent temp-to-perm opportunity requires 1-3 yrs. industry exp. (power, bio-fuel, or petrochemical) focused on control systems. Must have exp. in design, specification, programming, simulation, testing,etc w/DCS and PLC controls. PI&D exp. needed. BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering or similar required. Position is located in the Somerville NJ area. Send resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Non-profit Needs Staff Members

Alternatives, Inc. Job Fair & Open House

Tuesday, March 1st     
10am – 3pm

615 Hope Rd
Bldg 2
Eatontown, NJ

                           (908)685-1444


NOW HIRING
for positions in
Ocean & Monmouth counties!


Immediate Interviews!

Alternatives, Inc. is a non-profit, social services organization serving individuals with special needs.