Archive for April, 2009
Assembly Team Members
Work in a “fast paced”, clean, well-lit production facility as part of a team in the Anderson-Muncie, Indiana area. No heavy lifting required. Must be able to stand on your feet and be mobile for the entire shift except for breaks and lunch. Must have HS Dip or GED, must have reliable transportation and must be available for either 1st shift (8am-4:30pm) or 2nd shift (4:30pm to midnight). Call for appointment at 765-778-9999 ext 309 and ask for Jim, or fill out the form below.
The Company You Keep
We’ve all heard the saying, “you are only as good as the company you keep.” Well, your company is only as good as the staff it keeps. In fact, the success or failure of a company depends largely on the type of staff a company has. Anyone who has owned or operated a business knows that it is very important to have the right people running that business if they want it to grow or prosper, and that could not be more true than it is in today’s economy.
3 Reasons A Bad Economy Is Good For Your Start Up
It seems everyday we hear more and more bad news about the economy, and the future doesn’t seem to be any brighter. With that in mind, it doesn’t seem like this is a good time to start a small business. But what might surprise you is that, IT IS. If you don’t believe me, look at Microsoft and Apple. Both companies were founded in the mid seventies during the recession.
»» 3 Reasons A Bad Economy Is Good For Your Start Up
3 Ways To Be Ready For An Economic Turnaround
The economy is rough right now…but it won’t stay like this forever. When it does turn around will you be ready?
»» 3 Ways To Be Ready For An Economic Turnaround
2 1/2 Ways For Winning State Contracts
Tip 1:
Use your Small Business status to gain a price preference in your bid.
»» 2 1/2 Ways For Winning State Contracts
Got Enough “Skin in the Game”?
Do you know what it means when an investor talks about an entrepreneur having some “skin in the game?”
»» Got Enough “Skin in the Game”?
Giving Retirement the “Birdie”
Imagine this improbable scenario: The PGA decides to cut costs by offering an early retirement package to their top golfers. Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh decide to accept this offer and they quit the world of tournament golf.
»» Giving Retirement the “Birdie”
Hiring Hi Jinx
No shows, false references, failed drug screens and resumes that can be most charitably described as creative fiction are common recruiting misadventures. Here are two more true stories to add to the list of hiring hi jinx.
100 Years Old & Still Relevant Today
The following short article is over a hundred years old with millions of copies distributed worldwide. Surprisingly it is even more relevant today, given our tough economic times. We think that this is a story that every manager can identify with and every employee should heed. »» 100 Years Old & Still Relevant Today
Our 5 Weirdest Requests
At Continental Inc. we have been recruiting professionals for over 20 years. Over the years we have placed thousands of professionals of many stripes, but now and then we get a request that causes us to stop and scratch our head. “They want what? Who?”