Employees Who Get It

2011-05-10T13:00:00.000-07:00

We here at Springborn have a saying - we're looking for applicants, employees, who "get it" when it comes to being an outstanding temporary candidate. I've realized lately that no everyone instinctively knows exactly what that means.

Candidates who "get it" know that there are a lot of staffing agencies out there and that if a client has called Springborn and wants to use our services, it's because we say we only send the best - and we mean it. So if we send you out on a temp job, even if it was just stuffing envelopes, we want you to stuff those envelopes the right way, efficiently, correctly and when you're done, finding your supervisor and saying, "This is done! What can I do to help you now?" The goal is to have that supervisor call me at the end of the day and say, "Thank goodness I called Springborn. You sent me a terrific person who not only go the job done correctly and quickly, but then asked how else thy can help us." I can tell you that *this* is the sort of person that I get phone calls about from that client a day, a week, a month, or even a YEAR later asking me if that person is still available because they made such a positive impression. This is the sort of employee that turns a one-day temp job into a direct-hire position because that person has shown the client that they are an asset, no matter what they're doing. This means that the client will call Springborn again and this means that I will remember you as the employee who helped keep Springborn's name at the top of the list of staffing firms in Maine.

As another entry on our company blog pointed out, 75% of people who do temp employment wind up getting a full-time job offer out of it. Having the right attitude going into the assignment is the key to this - "getting it." Employees who "get it" do all the little things that make you a terrific employee, right from the start even on a temporary assignment: He is on time, the first day and every day. She is polite, friendly, and positive. He is as helpful as possible. She works all of the hours that her assigned company wants her to work. He understands that the outstanding impression he makes with that client and with me as his employer, pays dividends down the road. It means new assignments and consideration for new positions that might open up a day, a week, a month, or a year down the road both with Springborn and the client company.

It happens every day here at Springborn - we have "rock star" employees who turn a one-day or one-week assignment into a long-term placement or direct hire job. Companies are starting to realized that they need extra help as we come out of this recession. Be someone that Springborn can rely upon to "get it," represent us and yourself to the fullest. People who get it, get hired.

Carolyn Hart
Senior Staffing Consultant

Staying Front of Mind

2011-05-10T11:52:00.000-07:00

We're very excited by what we're seeing in the marketplace right now. Companies are starting to hire and the economy is waking back up after a very uncertain economic period. Companies are still being very cautious, however, with their hiring. I get calls all the time from candidates who see jobs listed on Springborn's website, and they say, "I'm trainable! I can do that job!" While we sympathize, and we're anxious to fill our job orders for our clients with fantastic employees like you, we are still hampered a bit by what our clients are looking for from us.

Imagine you're working at a wonderful company here in Maine, and your company has weathered the recession. The company went through some layoffs, everyone's taken on additional responsibilities and you're all doing more with less. You decide to go to your boss and say, "I think it's time for us to bring on some additional help." You're going to want to see resumes of candidates who have the exact skills and experience you're looking for. You are not likely to bring resumes to your boss of someone fantastic, but without the skill set you're looking for, in the hopes that that person will be able to pick things up quickly. Companies don't have the manpower or time to train right now. They are hoping for someone to step in and do the job quickly and without too much lag time. If your resume is well-written and indicative of your excellent work history, yet doesn't match what they're looking for, it means your resume likely will be discarded in favor of other candidates who are a match for the company's current needs.

So how can you find a job with a wonderful company like the one I described above? There are some steps you can take to try to stay front of mind.

Adjusting your resume and cover letter to fit the job at hand. I have spoken with many people who have a hard time selling themselves on their resume and cover letter, but if you don't, who will? Make sure you highlight the job skills you possess and the positions you've held that are a match for the job description. Keep your cover letter brief but pointed. Keep your resume factual and easy to read. Companies receive hundreds of resumes for each job they post, and we're no exception. Don't make it hard for the hiring manager to see where you are a match.

Registering with a Staffing Agency like Springborn. We are another set of eyes and another advocate for you if your work history and skills match what our client is looking for. We are always trying to get our clients to take a look at a smart, capable, trainable candidates such as yourself. We work very hard to have close relationships with the hiring decision makers in Maine, so that when we have someone like you on our candidate roster, we can say, "I know this person doesn't have the exact background you're looking for, but you trust me right? I know this person deserves a chance, and would be an excellent choice."

Keep us informed of skill sets you possess. Springborn employs state-of-the-art staffing software that allows you to log in and update your skills, occupations, and availability. If we're working fast and need someone who has experience with a little-used piece of software, we will do a search and see that you've got that experience, you're our first phone call.

Have some patience for your friendly neighborhood staffing manager! We only work with the best, that's why we have you on our hotlist. Know that we are trying our best to fill our job orders with the right candidate. We want you to be in a job you love, that is the best fit for you and for the company we're working with. Keep us up to date on your availability, let us know if you see a job that's of interest, and trust us to place you with the right company at the right time.

Carolyn Hart
Senior Staffing Consultant

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Employees Who Get It

Staying Front of Mind