The progressive growth in the technology field will continue to boost career opportunities, experts predict for the next several years. With changes in machining innovation and design, Engineers from internship level through management are also sparse on job boards.

Where does this leave you as hiring manager? In a proactive role. An active candidate with a background in IT or Engineering can be in and out of the job market in less than a week! In cities such as Detroit, candidates are entertaining multiple offers at once, making the job offer package a tight competition for talent. So how do you compete? Simple. Attract the passive candidates.

Passive candidates traditionally are at least fairly happy with their current employer and are not likely to be “job hoppers”. It still takes the right compensation and benefits package to attract these candidates, but retaining them may be easier than a candidate who knows that they have several other opportunities. Creating a strong employment brand, a positive and progressive work environment, and offering flexibility will help attract passive candidates to your organization. Referrals will likely account for the largest portion of passive candidates that you receive, if you work your existing network well. Consider offering referral bonuses to current employees or partnering with an industry specialized Recruiter for access to their book of passive candidates.

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.

The employment outlook has definitely improved over the last several years. Here are some of the highlights for this season’s job seekers:

• More than half of employers plan to complete their summer hiring in the months of May and June.

• One of the biggest areas of improvement over the past two years is pay rates. About 66% of employers plan to pay their summer hires at least $10/hr.

• Almost half of employers in leisure and hospitality will be adding to their staff this summer.

• Manufacturing and IT industries still hold strong as second highest areas for projected staff growth.

Due to fluctuation in business schedules and projections, many employers will partner with staffing agencies or recruiting firms to help them locate their talent this summer. With in-demand positions including IT, clerical, engineering, and customer support staff this summer’s hiring demands are a little less traditional than past years. If you are considering a new position this summer, now is the time to apply! With most employers looking to add staff in the months of May and June, recruiting efforts are already in full swing. In order to best increase your chances of landing a position during this hiring surge, employ a variety of methods to get your name in front of hiring managers. For more information on how to land a job, visit the job seekers section of our blog.

Are you a stand out professional, technical professional, or skilled worker seeking contingent, temporary, or long term career opportunities?  Visit our job board  for more information!  Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of professionals and skilled workers? Contact us today!

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.

• Are You Qualified? If you do not meet the minimum qualifications or requirements of the position, you are far less likely to be considered for the position. Employers are often inundated with applications and resumes in response to their job openings. Want to reach the top of the stack? Make sure you clearly state and demonstrate how you’re qualified for the position.
• Did You Follow The Application Process? With the large volume of responses that hiring managers typically receive for open positions, they create an application process that best allows them to streamline the process while juggling their other responsibilities. Following the application process as instructed can quickly demonstrate your attention to detail and ability to follow instructions. If the job posting asks you to apply online or requests no phone calls, your chances of impressing the employer will quickly decrease if you try to get around the system.
• What Does Your Resume Reflect? Is your resume up to date, clear, and concise? Does it quickly demonstrate your qualifications and professionalism? The average employer spends only 6 seconds reviewing a resume. Make sure your resume is clean, without stains or wrinkles, and quickly demonstrates your skills and abilities at first glance.
• How Was Your Applicant Etiquette? One of the fastest ways to land at the bottom of the applicant list is to be rude or inconsiderate in the application process. Seems like common sense right? While it can be frustrating to not hear back quickly or have an interview booked as soon as you feel it should be, keep in mind hiring managers are often overwhelmed with applicant responses and often juggle other responsibilities. Insulting them, their organization, or their staff can quickly land you out of the running for that and other positions within the organization.
• Did You Follow Up? Regardless of the outcome of your application and interview, follow up is key. Demonstrating respect and professionalism at all steps of the process can help you stand out significantly. Be sure to thank the interviewer for their time, send a follow up thank you card, and even if you are not chosen for the position remain professional. Your follow up after the fact, may land you the first call back if their first choice for the position does not work out for one reason or another.

Remember the job search process is different for everyone. If those around you are landing jobs faster than you avoid the temptation to get frustrated. Skills, abilities, and job availability have a large impact on the time it takes to find your next position. If you are struggling or could use some assistance in your job search process, consider partnering with an industry specialized recruiting firm to help align you with a career that best suits your qualifications and ambitions.

Are you a stand out professional or skilled worker seeking contingent, temporary, or long term career opportunities?  Visit our job seekers section for more information!  Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of professionals and skilled workers? Contact us today!

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.

The continued tight market to locate skilled technicians and personnel can make it even more difficult to remain in compliance. Downtime and unexpected shutdowns can quickly diminish profits. Ever changing equipment, processes, management systems, and an aging maintenance personnel pool can make remaining in compliance and maintaining an efficient maintenance workforce difficult.

Partnering with an experienced and specialized industrial recruitment firm can often produce the results that you need. A qualified and available workforce can assist in reducing costs, maximizing downtimes, and improving processes. In addition, industrial staffing partners can greatly decrease your labor costs by providing you with skilled talent only during times of need and often provide travelers that can provide skilled technicians and skilled personnel in areas of the country where the talent pool for these qualifications may be slim. With less time focused on managing and recruiting for project or short term personnel, maintenance managers are able to develop alternative processes, programs, and department structure.

Third party plant maintenance services may also be a viable solution. Many offer years of experience, up to date equipment, and have the proven ability to help develop and manage maintenance programs. Providing routine and project assistance, third party service organizations also allow you flexibility similar to those offered by a recruiting or staffing firm.

A well trained and qualified industrial workforce will have less workplace injuries and accidents, are more likely to be able to complete projects efficiently due to experience, and education also impacting bottom line results. Ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, statutes, and codes; securing required permits; and coordinating with appropriate local authorities must be done correctly to prevent costly fines and down times. If you have concerns about your organization’s expertise in the field, it may make sense to contact a third party maintenance service or a recruitment firm to help you locate qualified and experienced talent.

Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of professional and skilled industrial maintenance workers? Contact us today!  If you are a stand out professional or are skilled in technical manufacturing 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.

Hiring managers and HR professionals across the nation are quickly finding that in order to have the best qualified talent in their organization they may have to think outside of the box to locate them. Ever changing recruiting methods from social media recruiting to traditional head hunting, have allowed recruiters and hiring managers alike the ability to locate top level talent anywhere in the world. While these tools are available to virtually anyone, the process can be more difficult than it seems. There are legal and financial consequences for an individual and their organization for improperly utilizing social media in their recruiting process, head hunting can be very difficult and time consuming, and other methods also require a lot of dedicated time and resources.

With high demand skill sets and professional candidates, the appeal of trial to hire type positions is greatly diminishing. Candidates with in-demand skills and experience are aware that they are valuable in today’s market and are not settling for mediocre opportunities. Passive candidates are even more unlikely to leave their current position for anything less than a direct hire opportunity and often have been pursued by local employers. Where does that leave you in your need for talent?

Identifying and screening top level talent is only half of the battle. Today’s market requires employers to present an attractive employment package which often includes a direct hire opportunity, competitive compensation and benefits, and relocation compensation and assistance. Recent changes including technology, attrition, and a loss of interest in certain career paths have all resulted in talent shortages in a wide range of positions including CNC, technical manufacturing, drivers, construction, skilled trades, IT professionals, and Engineering professionals. If you are currently struggling to recruit and attract top level talent, now may be a great time to consider expanding your recruiting reach and creating a candidate relocation process.

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.

Employers and contractors who hire for skilled and labor positions in the construction, industrial, and environmental industries are exposed to a wide range of liabilities and risks. Regardless of your line of work, prioritizing your employees’ health, safety, and environment directly benefits your bottom line. Proper and regulated HS&E training provides employers and employees with added protection and knowledge to provide and promote a safe working environment. Studies indicate employers who employ an HSE Officer or Manager, implement and enforce an HSE policy, and promote an HSE mission statement; experience less annual losses for workplace injuries and accidents. In addition to direct financial gains; training provided on health, safety, and environment can positively affect your employees by:

• Decreased accidents and injuries
• Increased morale among employees
• Decreased staff turnover
• Reduced EMR rates
• Decreased down time for your organization

If your organization does not have a formal HSE policy or coordinator, consider partnering with a third party to design, implement, and launch a policy that best fits your organization’s operations and goals. For example, partnering with an industry specialized recruitment and staffing firm may offer training services in a variety of topics, including:

• OSHA 10 Hour
• Confined Space
• Fall Protection
• Heat and Cold Weather Safety
• Health Hazards

If your organization does not currently employ an HSE policy or training curriculum, consider strategizing with a member of your human resources or risk management team, your insurance company or broker, or your employment labor attorney to make sure that the program you implement best ensures the safety of your workforce.

Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of professional and technical manufacturing workers? Contact us today!  If you are a stand out professional or are skilled in technical manufacturing 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.

That’s where we come in!

As the demand for skilled and professional staff continues to increase; now is the time to learn how and where to best market yourself and your skills! Whether you are considering a transition into a new line of work or looking to upgrade in your current area of expertise, making informed decisions can help you land the career of your dreams! With recent changes in technologies and processes, the in-demand skills and professions continue to change. Here are a few of the predicted in-demand careers that many employers will be looking to fill in the coming year:

• Software Developers
• CNC and Skilled Manufacturing Personnel
• Accountants
• Marketing Specialists
• Computer System Analysts
• Human Resources Professionals
• Network and Computer Systems Administrators
• Sales Representatives
• Mechanical Engineers
• Industrial Engineers
• Customer Service Representatives
• Administrative Assistants
• Skilled Trades and Construction Workers
• Professional Drivers

The talent gap is wide but the needed skills are often consistent. Forbes recently listed a list of 10 Skills That Will Get You Hired In 2013, which depicts the great consistency in required skills. Here are the skills that they highlighted:

• Critical Thinking
• Complex Problem Solving
• Active Listening
• Computers and Electronics
• Mathematics
• Operations and Systems Analysis
• Monitoring
• Programming
• Sales and Marketing

These skills are beneficial in almost any career path. Putting a focus on growing your skills and abilities in these areas are great ways to become more marketable in 2013 than your peers.

With the large number of employers seeking talent, it is more important than ever to make sure you are marketing yourself to organizations that are best aligned with your career and personal goals. Recruiters provide candidates with great insight about an organization’s growth patterns, company culture, compensation packages, and turnover rates. Partnering with an reputable recruiter also provides you with someone who is knowledgeable about which organization’s may provide additional benefits such as ongoing education or training in your field. Having an experienced professional who can help you negotiate your wages and lead your career search can make a significant impact on your career results.

Are you a stand out professional or skilled worker seeking contingent, temporary, or long term career opportunities?  Visit our job seekers section for more information!  Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of professionals and skilled workers? Contact us today!

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.

• Software Developers
• Accountants and Auditors
• Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
• Computer Systems Analysts
• Human Resources, Training and Labor Relations Specialists
• Network and Computer Systems Administrators
• Sales Representatives
• Mechanical Engineers
• Industrial Engineers

The continued growth and demand in these professions can increase the difficulty of recruiting for many organizations, who traditionally have had limited recruitment struggles. Most often, those who excel in a field of demand are employed and usually require direct recruitment and some incentives to leave their current position. If your hiring managers are not experienced in recruiting and attracting passive candidates, now may be a great time to attend training or partner with an experienced search firm or staffing agency!

Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of professional and technical manufacturing workers? Contact us today!  If you are a stand out professional or are skilled in technical manufacturing 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.