Resumes on Search Engines

Message to Job Seekers: Please make sure that your most current and accurate resume is posted on job boards. Frequently, I find resumes that are anywhere from two to five years out of date. Even if you think the job board is displaying the right version, perform due diligence and double check. I would hate to think that many people might miss out on the perfect opportunity because their resume do not properly represent them!

Admin Assistant/Paralegal/Paraprofessional

Full-time, permanent position open with our client, a prestigious CPA firm in Fairfield NJ. Minimum of 4-5 years exp. w/ Word and Excel including formatting of subpoenas, exhibits and documents. Prior work exp. in a public accounting or law firm required. Exp. w/Engagement, Documents and Access Software. Prior work w/subpoenas and litigation highly desired. Position will also involve research and scanning. Benefits available for full- time hires. Candidates interested in a full time career, who possess the needed experience and skills, should send resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104. Only those candidates who are vaccinated against COVID-19 will be considered. This is NOT a remote opportunity!!!

Food for Thought

Food for thought: No one is entitled to anything other than great success which is earned by working hard daily, maintaining a high standard of ethics (professionally and personally), constantly finding ways to grow and learn, demonstrating an appreciation for others, demonstrating a willingness to help whenever needed, and remaining compassionate and motivated at all times.

Tough Dilemna

 This topic keeps popping up on a frequent basis but I feel the need to take another stab at it. Companies are growing more frustrated by their inability to fill open staffing needs. Here is my current take on this mess:

- Many candidates are only willing to work remotely.

- Numerous candidates want to set their own work schedule.

- Salary demands are rising with many folks seemingly unwilling to compromise.

- Employers are insisting in on-site work as the Pandemic lessens.

- Very few companies are comfortable offering flexible schedules as they feel it impact business flow.

- Even though the cost of fuel is growing, as well as the overall cost of living, many employers do not feel they can afford higher pay rates to attract candidates.

This is a tenacious stalemate where neither side is wrong and both are right on many points. I absolutely know I will get beat up on this but I still maintain that employers sign paychecks so they are in the driver's seat. A compromise would be wonderful though I doubt that is in the cards right now.

Tech Support Needed!

One of my client companies is offering a unique, part-time opportunity for someone with Tier One/Two Technical Support experience. The first component involves weekday mornings (3-5 days based on your availability) to provide remote support from 6-8 AM. Additional hours are available to be on call to assist users, virtually and occasionally onsite, with issues related to firewalls, routers, connectivity, peripherals, MS Office, etc. Candidates should be located in either Union, Morris, Passaic, Middlesex, Somerset or nearby counties. Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Perfect World

In a perfect world, hiring companies would ignore age, race, height, weight, gender, nationality, marital status, etc. and simply hire the best person for the job. Sadly, we will probably never see a perfect world in our lifetime.

Greed

The world is watching a potential disaster unfold in the Ukraine. The United States is letting it's guard down regarding COVID. The Supreme Court has the potential to dramatically reshape our nation. Politically, the US has never been so divided. Who cares if baseball can't resolve their greedy issues?

Permanent, Full-Time Opportunity!!

Senior Administrative Assistant needed who can support our client's team in administering their financial and compliance policies, prepare client reports, assist with tax filings and finance records, manage accounts payable, reconcile bank statements and credit card statements, etc.  Hybrid for now but transitioning to 100% onsite in the Florham Park, NJ area as conditions improve. 4-6 yrs. related experience with proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks.  Bachelor's degree preferred. This individual will wear many hats including front desk backup as needed.  Candidates must be able to work full-time hours and demonstrate proof of COVID-19 vaccination.   For details, contact Harold Levin at harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.