Category Archives: Careers

Meet The Team: Kelly Blaskie

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Kelly Blaskie, Account Manager, began her career with Trillium in 1994. Kelly was looking to rejoin the workforce part-time after having a child. Today, Kelly’s career with Trillium spans over 3 offices and many progressive roles.

Linked In Photo“My role today is as an Account Manager while still maintaining my recruiting responsibilities to assist the West MI – Skilled Staffing team. What started out as a part-time job working 25 hours a week has progressed into a career with a team of people that are second to none.”  stated Blaskie.

 

Kelly accepted a part-time role within our Marshall, MI office in 1994, where she quickly became full time and remained for 14 years. Her role involved recruiting, administration, and job placement for a multitude of manufacturing and clerical positions. As the local job market needs began to change, Kelly adjusted to meet the changing demands of her client base. “I worked in Marshall for 14 years until I was asked to split my time between Marshall and Battle Creek to grow the professional placement business.” stated Blaskie.

As the local economy changed, Kelly was relocated to our Kalamazoo, MI office as a Senior Recruiter, which led to more career progression including roles as Operations Manager, Branch Manager, and eventually to her current role as Account Manager.

Kelly’s progression with the organization over the past 20 years, highlights some of the major changes to the recruiting field in recent years. Kelly located her position with the organization after her mother saw an ad in the local weekly paper. Today, Kelly’s recruiting is done primarily through online job boards, direct recruiting, and using Trillium’s applicant tracking system. The local paper that Kelly found her original position in still exists today with only a few job advertisements for manufacturing positions with local factories.

Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent?Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

How Do You Find Your Work / Life Balance?

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Managing a fair balance between your personal life and professional life can be challenging, regardless of your career path.

Between summer events and extended work hours, how do you maintain a fair balance between your professional and personal life? Share your advice with others on our social media profiles and be entered to win a $50 VISA gift card! We will share a list of your recommendations with our followers in the next couple of weeks.

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Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent?Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

Our Talent Magnet

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Have you ever wondered just where in the world we locate our talent? Well the answer is complex but simple at the same time. We have a number of unique tools and processes that allow us to obtain top level talent in a multitude of niche industries. Two of our most powerful tools work very closely together and couldn’t be anymore different in nature.

Our strongest recruitment tools today are our job board and referrals. Ironically, referrals are one of the most traditional and longest standing recruitment forms that exist and our website incorporates state of the art technology and marketing including social media.

So how do the two co-exist? They have two common threads; trust and people.

With over 30 years of recognition as a leader in staffing and recruitment, people across the country have experienced the level of commitment our recruiters dedicate to their career search. We’ve become one of the most trusted recruitment firms in the country, allowing us the opportunity to speak with the referrals of our happy employees! The majority of these referrals learn more about us as an organization and our opportunities through our job board before contacting us.

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Our job board houses approximately 1,000 job postings daily and allows candidates an added level of confidentiality that they don’t receive from major job boards. How is that? Your current employer likely has access to your state job board and the major online job boards, giving them the opportunity to locate your resume.

Our candidates and employees take great comfort in knowing that their resume cannot be discovered by their current employer or anyone outside of our organization. That piece of mind is priceless for a passive or currently employed person seeking a change.

As such our clients get the benefit of our ability to attract and identify the best candidates in their industry, not just those who are willing to post their information for any employer to view or are actively seeking a career change.

Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!

 

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

Appreciate Your Staff- We Do!

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It’s because of each of our valued clients, candidates, employees, and communities that Trillium celebrates our 30th business anniversary this month!

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We are excited to recognize our great team of employees nationwide for their contributions to us and their communities. Each week this month we will be randomly selecting several Trillium employees and thanking them for contributions as well as sending them a $50 VISA gift card. We truly appreciate each and every individual who selects us to represent them in their career search!

 

Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!

 

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

 

 

Professional Development Day…It's Not Just for Teachers

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Was the last time you heard the phrase “Professional Development Day” in relation to teachers training while students had the day off? Shouldn’t we all take a day away from our primary responsibilities to refresh our skills and cross train with our peers? Absolutely!

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While it may seem nearly impossible to pull your staff away from their day to day duties, the growth and development could be priceless for your organization. Partnering seasoned staff members with those who are new to the organization or even from different departments, can be great way to gain new insights, ideas, and processes.

Here are just a few of the benefits of getting your team together for some training refreshers:

  • Increased productivity
  • Increased morale
  • Better collaboration between departments
  • Idea generation increases
  • Decreased employee turnover
  • Reduction in costs due to errors or lost productivity
  • Cross training opportunities
  • Increased communication
  • Inefficient processes identified

Training and employee development can be performed as formally or informally as you see fit and can be achieved with very little financial investment. The key components to hosting a successful staff development day are having a well planned and organized agenda outlining what areas you hope to cover and what objectives you have to accomplish. Be sure to consider your audience and set clear expectations for everyone who will be joining on what they should bring, what they should prepare for, and any topics that they should be prepared to speak on.

Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!

 

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

 

Staffing Careers: Recruiter

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Whether you are experienced in the staffing industry or have previous recruiting or HR experience in another industry; if you are seeking a career change a Recruiter position with Trillium Staffing Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Our Recruiters work closely with clients to identify a recruiting strategy aimed at attracting the specific talent they need to excel in their industry. A career as a Recruiter involves attracting potential candidates, screening, and evaluating candidates’ qualifications with great attention to detail. Trillium Staffing provides companies with the top level of talent available in their industry, allowing our clients the opportunity to take on additional work load with the confidence that they have the right staff in place to provide their clients with a viable product and an excellent customer experience.

stockxpertcom_id11978_size1“As a Recruiter at Trillium, I have the pleasure of assisting not only our reputable clients find their next team member, but professionals find their next career opportunity. We take pride in finding quality over quantity which makes us stand out in the staffing industry. With a team-driven environment, we build off each others’ strengths which enables continued growth in your career path. Trillium values each and every one of their employees which is distributed by the reward provided both financially and through industry recognition. I find myself lucky to have found a home at Trillium.” stated Katie Instefjord, Recruiter with Trillium Staffing.

A Recruiter role with Trillium Staffing involves recruiting, interviewing, conducting reference checks, background checking, verifying skills and qualifications, and managing field employees. Our Recruiters interact with employees and clients on a daily basis to conduct dispatching efforts, counsel staff, and conduct hiring and termination procedures. Our Recruiters’ backgrounds range from experienced staffing professionals to those who have previous held recruiting or human resources positions in other industries. If you enjoy a challenging position, are detail oriented, enjoy interacting with others, and have an interest or previous experience in the staffing industry; consider a career as a Recruiter with Trillium Staffing Solutions.

Click here to express interest in a staffing career with Trillium Staffing Solutions, recognized as a national leader in staffing and recruitment.

Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!

 

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

Staffing Careers: Sales Representative

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Whether you are experienced in the staffing industry or possess outside sales experience in a service based industry; if you are seeking a career change a Sales Representative position with Trillium Staffing may be the right fit for you!

Our Sales Representatives work closely with employers to identify a recruiting and staffing plan that best fits the needs of their organization. Providing companies with the top level of talent available in their industry allows our clients the opportunity to take on additional work load with the confidence that they have the right staff in place to provide their clients with a viable product and an excellent customer experience.

stockxpertcom_id8988282_size2“As a Sales Representative at Trillium Staffing Solutions, I have had the pleasure of working with some of the most dedicated individuals in the industry. Our priority is always the complete satisfaction of the customer. At Trillium, I have been able to combine my experience with the best resources in the business to reach both personal and financial goals. It is very rewarding to watch our customers succeed as a direct result of our partnership.” stated Trent McPheeters, Sales Representative with Trillium Staffing.

A Sales Representative role with Trillium Staffing involves cold calling, following up on client inquiries, providing rates and proposals, account management, and coordination of field staff. Our Sales Representatives’ backgrounds range from experienced staffing professionals to those who have previous held sales positions for service based based businesses. If you are driven to provide results, have previous experience or an interest in the staffing industry, and are looking for a career that provides a strong professional and personal life balance; consider a Staffing Sales Representative career with Trillium Staffing.

 

Click here to express interest in a staffing career with Trillium Staffing, recognized as a national leader in staffing and recruitment.

 

 

Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!

 

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

Technical Staffing Careers: Technical Sales Manager

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Whether you are experienced in the technical staffing industry or possess outside sales experience in a technical field; if you are seeking a career change a Technical Sales Manager position with Trillium Technical may be the right fit for you!

Our Sales Managers work closely with employers to identify a recruiting and staffing plan that best fits the needs of their organization. Providing companies with the top level of technical talent available in their industry allows our clients the opportunity to take on additional work load with confidence that they have the staff in place to provide their clients with a viable product and an excellent customer experience.

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A Sales Manager role with Trillium Technical involves cold calling, following up on client inquiries, providing rates and proposals, account management, and supervision of staff. Our Sales Managers’ backgrounds range from technical staffing professionals to those who have previous held sales positions for technology based businesses. If you are driven to provide results, have previous experience or an interest in the technical industry, and are looking for a career that provides a strong professional and personal life balance; consider a Technical Sales Manager career with Trillium Technical.

 

Click here to express interest in a technical staffing career with Trillium Technical, recognized as a national leader in technical staffing.

 

Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!

 

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

Environmental Staffing Careers: Sales Manager

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Whether you are experienced in the environmental staffing industry, or possess outside sales experience in a skilled trade; if you are seeking a career change a Sales Manager position with Trillium Environmental Services may be the right fit for you!

Our Sales Managers work closely with outside contractors and facilities to identify a environmental or heavy industrial staffing plan that best fits the needs of their projects and budgets. Providing contractors and facilities with predictable pricing allows our clients the opportunity to provide more accurate bids and have the security of knowing that they can obtain the skilled trades talent to get the job done right and on time.

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A Sales Manager role with Trillium Environmental involves cold calling, following up on client inquiries, providing rates and proposals, account management, and supervision of staff. Our Sales Managers’ backgrounds range from project managers to those who have previous held sales positions for skilled trades industry suppliers. If you are driven to provide results, have previous experience or an interest in the environmental or heavy industrial industries, and are looking for a career that provides a strong professional and personal life balance; consider a Sales Manager career with Trillium Environmental Services.

 

 Click here to express interest in a construction staffing career with Trillium Environmental Services, recognized as a national leader in environmental and heavy industrial staffing.

 

Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!

 

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.