GoodTemps Staffing Services

Top Candidates for July 2010

ken pryde — 6/29/2010 2:28:00 PM

It’s a scorching summer, and we’ve got some even more scorching Top Candidates to help your business get through the dog days of summer cool and unscathed! Come and see how Melissa, Sandra or Nancy can make a difference in your business, by tomorrow!

Keeping cool. A few tips and pointers

ken pryde — 6/22/2010 9:25:59 AM

It’s hot. It’s super, super hot, and for those without air conditioning, it’s typically intolerable. It doesn’t have to be though.

Lifehacker.com has published some simple DIY tips to keep you cool in the dog days of summer without resorting to an air conditioner. So, keep your costs low, and your blood off the boil with these simple tips after the jump.

Five effective DIY alternatives to running an air conditioner

Website hiccups

ken pryde — 5/20/2010 12:07:37 PM

Update: The problem has been resolved, all sections should work normally now.

GoodTemps.org has been experiencing technical difficulties recently, which may prevent visitors from submitting applications, or scheduling appointments.

We’re working on the problem and hope to have it fixed shortly, but want to extend our apologies for the inconvenience this is causing. In the meantime, we can be contacted at customerservice@goodwillny.org.

GoodTemps SVP David Schoch interviewed in AM New York

ken pryde — 5/19/2010 9:41:02 AM

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.

Credit vs. Cash

ken pryde — 3/31/2010 1:37:04 PM

Credit cards are a powerful financial tool. When wielded correctly, they can help you build your credit, and control your expenses. Most people use credit cards the ’wrong way’ - buying big ticket items, then spreading the cost over several months of payments. This is good for the credit card company, and bad for you - why? Because you’re paying interest on the balance, which by the end of the year, can amount to hundreds of dollars wasted.

Rejected from college? "No biggie"

ken pryde — 3/31/2010 9:20:08 AM

With a new round of college and graduate school admissions about to begin, the fateful college rejection notice can destroy the ego of even the most motivated person. Take heart though, some of the most successful (and richest) businessmen and women in the world were rejected when they applied to college.

Read the full article here: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704211704575139891390595962.html?mod=WSJ_Careers_CareerJournal_4

Career advice for senior jobseekers (WSJ)

ken pryde — 3/31/2010 9:16:08 AM

Often, age translates to a wealth of experience that, sadly, can intimidate potential employers. In this Wall Street Journal article, a mature job seeker asks for advice on how to make himself more appealing to potential employers who may perceive him to be took expensive to hire.

Read the full article here: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124508320182915603.html?mod=WSJ_Careers_CareerJournal_5

Tech savvy jobseekers hide online personas

ken pryde — 3/29/2010 2:13:03 PM

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: http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/03/29/facebook.job-seekers/index.html?hpt=C1

US Census 2010

ken pryde — 3/12/2010 3:22:15 PM

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 www.2010censusjobs.gov

NOTE: THESE JOBS ARE NOT PROVIDED THROUGH GOODTEMPS

The information here is provided as-is. GoodTemps is in no way affiliated with the US Census Bureau or these job opportunities, and there is no guarantee of availability in all areas. You must contact the US Census Bureau directly in order to receive more information.

Interviews: Avoid appearing out of touch

ken pryde — 3/12/2010 9:23:34 AM

MoneyWatch job tips for mature job seekers - how to avoid the appearance of being out of touch with modern technology and trends.

http://moneywatch.bnet.com/career-advice/article/job-interview-tips-dont-act-old/395774/

Vote for Goodwill at Change.org!

ken pryde — 3/9/2010 4:23:30 PM

Change.org recently launched the 2010 Ideas for Change in America competition. One idea that was proposed by Goodwill International is called "Build Career Onramps for People Who Want to Work: Fund Transitional Jobs Opportunities." Goodwill’s idea has made it into the final round, and is just 1360 votes away from making it into the final list of winning ideas. We thought you might be interested in voting to support this worthy cause and recommend you check it out.

You can read more and vote for the idea by clicking the following link: www.change.org

The top 10 voted ideas will be presented at an event in Washington, DC to relevant members of the Obama Administration, and then promoted to Change.org’s full community of more than 1 million people. Goodwill could have a real impact.
Thanks for the help!

F.E.G.S job fair - March 10th 2010

ken pryde — 3/9/2010 11:35:18 AM

GoodTemps will be at the FEGS career fair on March 10th, so why not drop by and say hello to James, our region-wide roving director of recruiting. Also in attendance will be a number of other staffing firms and employers.

The event is hosted by Marks JCH of Bensonhurst. To register to attend, call 718-331-6800 ext.178 or email laura@jchb.org

April 9th - Baruch Conference on Employment and Vision Impairment

ken pryde — 3/3/2010 4:35:16 PM

On April 9th, CUNY’s Baruch College will be hosting a conference and series of workshops for visually impaired jobseekers and interested employers.

Generously funded by the New York State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped and Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation, the event is free - with luncheon included - and features a keynote speech by Kathleen Martinez, the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy.

Attendance is by registration only and space is limited. For additional information, including available workshops, visit the conference website, call 646-312-1420 or email: CCVIP.conference@baruch.cuny.edu.

Open for business on the 11th

ken pryde — 2/10/2010 3:30:29 PM

Hope you’re all enjoying the snow! GoodTemps will be open for business as usual tomorrow, the 11th. Weather conditions are still expected to be poor for most of the day, with high winds and blowing snow, so care and caution should be used by all when venturing outside.

GoodTemps closed Feb 10th due to snowstorm

ken pryde — 2/9/2010 4:09:15 PM

GoodTemps’ New York and New Jersey offices will be closed on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 due to the expected severe snowstorm anticipated throughout that day. The majority of other Goodwill programs throughout the city will also be closed.

We apologize for any inconvenience.