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Part 4 of 4: The Internet has its own culture, Netiquette. Netiquette is the etiquette governing communication on the Internet. Netiquette is a cyber-word with real world implications. Netiquette, or net etiquette, is the social code of the Internet because the Internet is a network and etiquette is a social code. The Golden Rule of Netiquette is to do unto others on the Internet as you would have done to you. Good Netiquette involves respecting others' privacy and not doing anything online that will annoy or frustrate other people.
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Part 3 of 4: When you are on the hunt for a Denver job, you must understand Email Etiquette or "Netiquette" in order to have a successful outcome to your job search. During your job search you will have to construct emails, send attachments as directed, and may be required to carry on an e-versation (electronic conversation) with Human Resource Managers, Recruiters, and Staffing Managers. We have discussed the Top 10 Email "Dos"; now here are the Top 10 Email “Don’ts”. The dos and the don'ts apply to anyone using email me …
Part 2 of 4: When you are in the hunt for a Denver job, you must understand Email Etiquette or "Netiquette" in order to have a successful outcome for your job search.
It is important to learn Email Etiquette Dos and Don'ts. During your job search you will have to construct emails, send attachments as directed, and may be required to carry on an e-versation (electronic conversation) with Human Resource Managers, Recruiters, and Staffing Managers. Here are the Top 10 Email “To Dos” to help you land the job that you want.
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Part 1 of 4: Understanding the importance of a professional email address and email etiquette, particularly for those Denver job seekers and J. Kent Candidates looking for new employment opportunities, cannot be overstated.
As a Denver, Colorado staffing agency, J. Kent Staffing receives and executes a vast majority of its business correspondence through the Internet, particularly email. Our Denver Staffing Managers, Recruiters, Researchers and operations team manage and process millions of emails a year in order to conduct the complex business of staffing and recruiting.&nb …
J. Kent Staffing, a Denver staffing agency has worked with recent college graduates in their quest for that first entry-level, professional, career opportunity in non-technical fields since 1979. Needless to say, throughout the past three decades, our Denver Staffing Managers and Recruiters have experienced many different job markets and they recognize the job challenges faced by recent college graduates when the economy contracts. Contracting markets such as we have seen between 2008 – 2011mean fewer good jobs especially for those non-technical majors.
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Top Denver staffing agencies are always looking to attract successful talent to enhance and increase their candidate pool with educated, skilled, qualified and trained staff.
Likewise, as a staffing agency, if we are truly invested, it is also incumbent upon us to stay abreast of legislation at all levels that may impact our nation’s jobs and careers. At J. Kent, our research team, Staffing Managers and Recruiters continually assess new career and Denver job opportunities.
Federal EMR Electronic Medical Records Mandate 2014/2015 Deadline Creates New Denver J …
Denver Staffing Agency Recognizes the Importance of Employing a Legal Workforce
As a Denver staffing, recruiting and temporary agency, J. Kent Staffing recognizes the importance of employing a legal workforce. Although J. Kent has been judiciously verifying employment eligibility of its large temporary staff using the Form I-9 since 1986 (after the passage of the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986), effective February 17, 2012, we are augmenting our Form I-9 with the federal E-Verify program.
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Resume writing is not an exact science; it is an art, and art is highly subjective.
Even though volumes have been written about writing a resume, many remain somewhat confused about the process. Personal preferences of the author, even professional writers, many times overpower sound business judgment and presentation. These errors can undermine even the most talented professional's job search.
At J. Kent Staffing, we have seen millions of resumes in our 32 years of business, and have a good sense of what makes a strong resume - and what weakens it. Here is a li …
Your resume should make a compelling statement about your qualifications to Denver Staffing Agencies, Denver Recruiters and Human Resource Managers, and so should your references.
We have already learned in Part 1 – Resume Reference Tips for Recent College Grads that you must be thoughtful and strategic in managing your references when seeking an entry level Denver job. In Part 2, we reviewed the various reference resources available and the importance of choosing only those individuals for references that will best support your candidacy, and be able to speak to many …
If you recall in Resume Reference Tips for Recent College Graduates – Part 1, you must be thoughtful and strategic about your references. Denver Human Resources Managers and Denver recruiters want to be able to assess your abilities, even if you have little or no work history.
Therefore, it is your job to be prepared and organized, and to put together a list of references that count and will make a difference to your candidacy when your references are checked. Here is the process:
Decide which reference resource will best support your candi …
Today, in the Denver job market it is quite standard for companies to make a job offer contingent upon the successful outcome of your background check, and that includes references.
So remember, background checking by Denver Recruiters, Corporate Recruiters and Human Resources Managers has become the norm; it is no longer the exception.
Be Thoughtful and Strategic About Your References
With that being said, even though you have just graduated from college, and you’re a little light on paid, professional 40 hour a week work experience, many Staffin …
How Important is Your GPA in the Real World?
As a Colorado placement and Denver recruiting firm, J. Kent Staffing works with many global, national and Denver based corporations, organizations and entrepreneurs in our broad areas of Expertise. Although colleges and universities use your GPA as an indicator of your future academic success, employers hiring for top entry-level Denver jobs understand that your GPA may be one influencing factor when hiring.
Do Employers Really Care About Your GPA?
The diploma is most important to the Denver employer. However, the c …
Employment is just one measure of overall U.S. economic performance. In general, employment levels tend to increase as the economy expands and contracts during times of economic slowdown or recession. However, changes in overall employment levels tend to be delayed in monthly labor reports, and appear later than the period in which the trend occurred—making them a lagging indicator of economic trends. However, Denver staffing agencies and staffing agencies in general throughout the United States and globally have an excellent pulse on the economy and current hiri …
How do You Get Your First Entry Level Job? – Your Resume is the Valued Ticket
You are a recent college graduate, you are looking for that first entry level job to start your career, and you want to continue to live in and enjoy the Denver, Colorado lifestyle and all that our Colorado Rockies have to offer. For the past 4 years you have worked hard in college to keep up your GPA and get involved with meaningful, on-campus activities. Some of you may also have found part-time employment to pay for all or some of your college expenses, and you may have interned in a spec …
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We're the jobs people. Staffing companies match millions of people to millions of jobs.
2.01 million people per day are employed by staffing companies in the U.S.
8.6 million temporary and contract employees are hired by U.S. staffing firms over the course of a year.
79% of temporary and contract employees work full time, virtually the same percentage as the rest of the work force.
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The interview blunders that cost people jobs and offers are varied and numerous. In this highly competitive job market, preparation, professional courtesy, and a little self-discipline can separate you from the rest of the pack. Resisting the temptation to send off a resume without proofing it, switching the Smart Phone off during your visit to a potential employer, and taking the time to articulate your specific career goals will only help advance your job search. There are many blunders, but these ten seem to be the biggest culprits …
Many interviewers ask this ambiguous question. Why? Simply because it allows the candidate to run with the ball and therefore shows the interviewer how you structure your thoughts, communicate and present. It is an open ended question (one that cannot be answered with a YES or NO). Open ended questions tend to reveal much about your personality, feelings, and thoughts and how you view yourself; information that can help an employer decide if you would be a good fit within their workplace. Knowing how to articulate an answer is critical in securing a position
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