April 2016 – Trillium Staffing

Recruiters, Your New Best Friend

Taylor Sorensen — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 15:46:59 +0000

Do you seem to be receiving calls from Recruiters at the most inopportune moments throughout your busy day? Do you ever wonder why they keep calling?

Simply put, Recruiters are trying to get you a job. Their repeated phone calls are for one purpose, to fill the orders presented to them by local companies. Today, a majority of companies are starting to turn to staffing companies to source for their internal openings for the simple reason of saving time. If you are thinking about jumping back into the job market or are thinking about changing careers, a Recruiter can be one of your best resources. Check out a few key reasons to make sure you take that call:

They are the first line of contact with a potential future employer. If you do not make it past the first interview with the Recruiter, your chances of landing that job are slim to none.
Networking is extremely important. In today’s job market, it’s all about who you know. If you are not a good fit for the position you applied for, they know of other opportunities in your area.
The Recruiter was assigned to the job opening and is entrusted by the client to find the right fit. This in and of itself adds to your credibility when your resume is presented to the client. The Recruiter knows who you are and is aware of your skill set. You would only be contacted by the Recruiter if they felt you were a good fit for the position.
The best part is, working with a Recruiter is a FREE service for job seekers.

Recruiters are, in essence, Human Resources people who track down potential employees for their clients. Equipped with only a rough job description and their knowledge of the industry, they dive headfirst into resumes to find the perfect candidate for each position. Who knows, it could even be you! What are you waiting for?! Be prepared for your next great opportunity to come through a phone call!

The Trillium brand of companies is privately owned by René Poch and provides more than 30 years of industry leading recruitment and staffing services through its divisions including: Trillium Staffing, Trillium Construction Services, Trillium Driver Solutions, Trillium Marine, Trillium Technical, Trillium Environmental, and Trillium Techs. With approximately 90 offices nationwide and nearly 400 internal recruitment professionals, the Trillium brand is proud to be recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as a Top 25 Largest Industrial Staffing Firm in the U.S., a Top 100 Largest Staffing Firm in the U.S., a Top 100 Fastest Growing Staffing Firm in the U.S., and a 2015 winner of National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. For more information, please visit www.trilliumstaffing.com.

Jump Start Your Job Search with Summer Networking

Carmen Hoover — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 18:33:34 +0000

Did you just graduate and are looking to get your foot in the door? Are you looking to grow in your current role? A lot of you may not realize it but the job search process begins long before you even think of submitting an application with a company. The best way to get things rolling is simply through networking.

Now, how to get started?? Here are a couple of simple tips on how to begin your networking game plan:

Research any upcoming events in your area involving the industry you are interested in. Some examples could include job fairs, seminars, expos, conferences etc. These are the events that prospective employers and networking contacts will be engaging. Remember, they are attending these events typically for the same reason you are, to connect!
Turn to Social Media! Use your social media platforms such as Twitter and LinkedIn to make connections with leaders in the your industry of choice. Search for groups and pages that encompass your interests. This not only will increase the likelihood of increasing your networking pool but it will show passion and drive to any future employer.
Start writing your own blog. This is an excellent way to engage contacts in your industry with topics and storylines that they can relate to. You can write about what is up and coming in the industry or discuss what specifically interests you. Whatever will get you engaged and interacting with like minded individuals will work!

Summer is the perfect time to begin your networking adventure. Whether you are new to the idea of connecting with others in your industry or a seasoned professional, it is never a bad idea to spread your wings and increase your professional reach!

Trillium's 2016 Food Drive Results!

Carmen Hoover — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 19:13:57 +0000

For the last 3 years, Trillium has instituted a program to provide all of the branch offices a way to give back to their local communities. Every March, Trillium offices nationwide have participated in an Annual Food Drive! Through the last few years, it has become obvious that our network of local offices, chambers and clients have had a deep dedication to their local communities.

In 2016, a few of the Trillium branch offices stood out with their giving efforts. Check out what Trillium offices around the country were able to accomplish!

“The Quad Cities Construction and Driver branch offices really blew us away this year!” Stated Jenna Mathieu, Marketing Manager. “Through teamwork and dedication to the local community, both Quad Cities teams were really able to pull out all of the stops!”

Through a combination of efforts from the Quad Cities Construction and Driver branches, they were able to raise a total of $295 in cash donations and 1,033 food items during the month of March! Both offices presented the donations to Jackie Johnson and her daughter from the Community of Christ Church (associated with a food pantry for Churches United).

“Jackie was overwhelmed with emotion for the donation and cried tears of joy and appreciation when we presented the donations here in our office.” Stated Ryan Ahnquist, Branch Manager of Quad Cities Construction. “We were honored to have her and her daughter come to our office and receive the contribution to their mission of helping our less fortunate in our community.”