The days of the one-size fits all resume went out with the typewriter. One of the powers computers bring to each of us is the ability to tailor our resumes to exactly match the jobs we are seeking. Still, the temptation to pile on more than necessary is hard to resist. There are many important… Read more »
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Celia's Lucky 13
April 9, 2014 marks Celia’s 13th anniversary with BOLT. Anyone getting a BOLT check can thank her. Although officially she is BOLT’s Payroll Administrator, she is far more than that. The same eagle eye and attention to detail she brings to making sure our paychecks are correct goes over many other parts of our operations.… Read more »
200,000 Jobs Looking For Workers?
A few years ago Mike Rowe of the Discovery Channel’s hit show, Dirty Jobs, got on a crusade about the declining value of work in the popular mind. We all want our kids to go to college because that’s the key to a good income in the future. However, we’ve short-changed ourselves by disregarding and… Read more »
Bees, City Staff, and Other Crusades
Here’s our latest post at California City News: Priorities, Core Services, Noble Causes… A guest article from BOLT Staffing especially for CaliforniaCityNews Local government—some call it the last bastion of direct democracy, where any citizen can voice a need or a concern and be close enough to government to see their local elected… Read more »
BOLT at Workforce Investment Board March 20 & 27
Sheila Dela Cruz of our American Canyon office will be at the Workforce Investment Board of Solano County, (WIB) Thursdays March 20 and 27 from 10:00 AM till 12:00 noon. Drop-in applicants are welcome, and be sure to bring your resume. See our Job Board for our current openings. Keep in mind that the job… Read more »
BOLT Now Posting At CaliforniaCityNews.org
Tuesday March 18 we’ll have a new article at CCN, here’s the text of our first article: A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words A guest article from BOLT Staffing especially for CaliforniaCityNews It doesn’t matter what type of organization you work in—you can’t achieve maximum efficiency unless you allow for… Read more »
Summer's Just Around the Corner!
It’s time to be thinking about that summer job. Are you thinking about a little extra cash this summer? Do you know someone needing a summer job? It’s a great time for high school seniors graduating in June and college students to get it in gear! Many of our clients are planning to bring in… Read more »
February Job Numbers In: Beat Expectations
February 2014 job growth numbers were higher than expected, but still lower than February 2013. Temp agencies led the way last month, creating 24,400 of the 175,000 new jobs reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Other service sector employers contributed heavily to the totals. Here’s a clear-eyed look at the numbers. Towards the end… Read more »
Congratulations Camila!
Long time BOLT employee Camila Matthews earned her certification from the American Staffing Association. After passing the ASA exam on March 2, she is now a Certified Staffing Professional, CSP. Camila has grown with BOLT over the past few years, and now she’s earned professional recognition for her skills and knowledge. Congratulations, Camila!
Plant Your Career Flag!
SOCIAL NETWORKING WITH A PURPOSE Practically everyone enjoys keeping up with friends on Facebook. Some people get a bit carried away, spending hours liking, friending and just becoming engrossed in every detail of their community of Facebook contacts. While it may be fun, it generally doesn’t do much for your career or your income. “LinkedIn… Read more »