Temporary Opportunity

Temp-to-perm opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant to work in a heavily industrial / construction style setting in the Watchung NJ area. Knowledge of construction materials, chemicals or similar highly desired. Computer literacy including MS Word and Excel needed. This position is NOT in a typical office/corporate setting and requires someone comfortable with a more industrial and construction oriented environment. This is a 40 hour per week role with frequent overtime available. Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Adventures in Staffing, Part 12

 Before I entered the staffing field, my first years after college were spent in retail management. Apparently, I had the looks of a recruiter all the way back then when I was assigned to a team that was to build, staff and open a.new big box store. The GM designated me to oversee the hiring process. With the help of 2 admin staff borrowed from other locations, I was given one week to hire and assign over 300 people! The overwhelmingly large pool was not very talented. I learned the art of triage that week. If the candidate could fill out most of the application, dressed neatly, had a few references, and showed up for their second interview with proper identification, they were hired. The store was located in an economically depressed area and we chose to give the locals an opportunity to blossom. Some responded well while others were rapidly replaced. Sometimes, if people are given a chance, they will run with it. As a staffing manager, it is your role to decide who get that chance.

Summer Employment

Are you looking for part-time work this summer in North Jersey? A summer program specializing in children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional disabilities has opportunities for classroom aides. Prior related experience or college/training in the field may be considered. Please contact Harold Levin at harold@smartstaff.jobs or call him at 908-508-0300, ext.104. #jobsearch #careersearch #newjob #schooljobs #teacherjobs

Adventures in Staffing, Part 11

Adventures in Staffing, Part 11: Warning signs, from my experience, are usually accurate. Today, I will give you a few different scenarios to think about. A rookie recruiter I was training found a gentleman to fill a vacancy for one of his clients. They told the recruiter they would offer the job pending a drug test. The candidate was angry and showed up at our door, claiming he was a volunteer first responder and should be exempt. I told him that he should not worry about the test if he had nothing to hide. He stormed off and we never heard from him again.

One time, I was trying to hire a career counselor to join my office. A candidate was referred to me by several colleagues. I sent her for a drug screening which came up positive. She told our HR rep that it must have been due to some cold medications (gave her benefit of doubt) she had taken. After a week, we set her up for a retest which she turned down saying she may have ingested some narcotics-laced baked goods by accident. At this point, the offer to her was rescinded.
A few other times, I have taken a chance even with warning signs and have been burnt on each occasion. As a recruiter or hiring manager, my best advice is to go with your gut each time. #jobsearch #jobmarket #WarningSigns

Remote Networking Activity

Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties is offering a Job Seekers Success Group for active job seekers who are unemployed, underemployed or seeking a career change.  The group will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. This meeting will be held via Zoom.

The topic for this session is “One Stop Services for Job Seekers in the Midst of COVID19” presented by Jan Goodman, Community Outreach Specialist, Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center Training Services Serving Hunterdon & Somerset Counties.  Points of discussion will include current job offerings, opportunities for earning new credentials, temporary employment options.

This group is offered free of charge and is open to the entire community.  Funding for this program is provided by grants from The Arnold A. Schwartz Foundation, Affinity Federal Credit Union and Magyar Bank. Registration is required to receive the Zoom invitation. To register or for information about Career Counseling Services, please contact Elise Prezant at 908-725-7799 X108 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org.

Elise Prezant

Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties

150-A West High Street

Somerville, NJ 08876

908-725-7799 X108

908-725-0284 – fax

www.JewishFamilySvc.org

Successful Presentation

Thank you to the NCJW Essex Center for Women for hosting my presentation, Preparing for the Future Job Market, this morning. As always, it was a pleasure chatting with job seekers who are navigating toward their next position. It was a bit strange meeting virtually and looking into the future which certain looks like a map dotted with detours and alternate routes. I am always available to assist job seeker support groups. Feel free to reach out!

COBOL Programmers Needed!

COBOL Mainframe Developers needed, 6+ mos project, Start remote then report daily to Jersey City NJ (once Covid19 restrictions are lifted). 5+ yrs. of COBOL, MVS, JCL,CICS, DB@ required. Coding, testing, design, analysis needed. Banking industry exp. a plus. Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104. Retirees welcome to apply.

Job Postings from LinkedIn

Here's who's hiring right now

By Andrew Seaman, Editor at LinkedIn

Updated 2 days ago

Some industries — from shipping to online learning — are hiring to meet coronavirus-related demand. Here are some of the companies hiring right now.

• Instacart says it’s looking to hire 300,000 contract workers over the next three months.
• Amazon says it’s looking to hire 175,000 new workers for its fulfillment centers and delivery network.
• Albertsons is hiring 50,000 people across their companies for open roles.
• CVS Health is hiring 50,000 employees to serve in various capacities across its business.
• Walmart is hiring 50,000 workers for its distribution and fulfillment centers.
• Dollar General says it's looking to add 50,000 employees by the end of April.
• FedEx is hiring 35,000 people for essential roles.
• Allied Universal is hiring more than 30,000 people for open positions.
• Pizza Hut is hiring 30,000 permanent employees to serve as drivers, shift leaders, cooks and managers.
• Ace Hardware is hiring 30,000 people to work in its stores nationwide.
• Lowe’s is hiring 30,000 employees to meet the demand created by the coronavirus.
• Dollar Tree, which is also the parent company of Family Dollar, is hiring 25,000 workers for its stores and distribution centers.
• Walgreens is hiring 25,000 employees for permanent and temporary roles.
• Papa John's is hiring 20,000 workers to meet demand.
• 7-Eleven is hiring up to 20,000 employees due to increased demand.
• Kroger is looking to hire an additional 20,000 workers across the U.S.
• See the full list by clicking here.

Looking for other opportunities? Check out posts with #NowHiring. You can also use that hashtag in your posts about open positions. More positions are also listed on the LinkedIn jobs page.

Bagels and Doughnuts

Adventures in Staffing, Part 10. In the 1980's and early '90's, the internet was pretty much a non-factor in the staffing world. We used thermal fax machines and IBM Selectric typewriters (with memory if you were lucky) as our top tools but there was a practice in place which had the highest success rate when putting a resume in front of a client. That method was best known as Bagels and Doughnuts! I would gather up four or five resumes, put them in a folder with my business card attached and head out of the office. En route, I would pick up some tasty bagels and/or doughnuts. About 85% of the time, the hiring manager and/or HR manager would greet you and review the resumes over breakfast. Other times, the front desk receptionist would enjoy a doughnut then make sure the rest of the food and resumes go placed prominently on their desk. During this pandemic, I would love to return to the basics of the staffing field. Elise Prezant Paul Cecala, Certified Career Coach Sheri D. Leach Shel Grossman Deborah Johnson John R. Fugazzie MBA Susan English Patty Kremen, Barbara Sunberg, Esq. Carmen Anello Carmen M. Sapara Jennifer Giudice Richard Carapiet Robert McNamara