Employment news
GoodTemps SVP David Schoch interviewed in AM New York
GoodTemps Senior Vice President David Schoch was interviewed by AM New York as part of a feature about temporary staffing in New York, published on Monday May 17th.Read the PDF article at AM New York here, or click ’Read More’ to view the full transcript here....
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Tech savvy jobseekers hide online personas
Tech savvy jobseekers on the hunt for work are quickly learning it pays to ensure that the privacy settings on their social networking profiles- Facebook, Twitter, etc, are secure to outside prying eyes.A recent Microsoft survey has uncovered that 70% of recruiters and headhunters searched for social networking profiles of job applicants and then rejected those applicants based on the information that they found.Read the full article: (Read more)
US Census 2010
Looking for work? The US Census Bureau is currently recruiting for their 2010 census.While these job opportunities are not staffed through GoodTemps, our goal is to help everyone find employment through any means, and they provide an excellent opportunity for jobseekers looking for a well-paying temporary assignment. Both clerical and field positions are available, with wages ranging from $13.50 to $20.25 per hour.For more information contact the US Census Bureau at 1-866-861-2010 or go to Read more)
GoodTemps mentioned on CBS Opening Bell
Our ears are burning in a good way! During an interview with WCBS Opening Bell, Professor Mary Mulvihill, Executive Director of the Grace Institute talked about GoodTemps and our mission to help people from all walks of life find employment.Click here to listen to the broadcast. Fast forward to 21.00 minutes to listen to our segment....
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Unemployed in Tokyo
A very interesting article from the New York Times on how some Japanese businessmen and women are coping with the declining economy in that country - by living in a capsule.Read the full article at NYTimes.com...
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Navigating the "Work-at-home" market
With the downturn came a glut of work at home job offers from companies of all sizes. Working from home offers many benefits to the company and employee - lower overheads and costs, a happier employee, flexible schedules. Who wouldn’t want to get paid to work in their PJs?However, there are negatives to counter the immediate appeal. Typically, the stay-at-home employee earns much less than their in-office brethren, and you may be classed as a contractor or freelancer, affecting your eligibility for company benefits. Competi...
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