References are a very important part of the hiring process, in most cases a reference can make or break your chances of getting the job.  Joan Alalouf, who conducts all PTC references, has given her opinions on why you should give references, what types of references to provide, and why they are important. 

Are you on the hunt for a new job, changing your career, a new graduate or possibly returning to the workforce? You are not the only one! So what does that mean for you? It means more people, more competition, less jobs and more stress.

Recently Recruiter.com posted an article on How Resumes Get Read, it's a great article from a recruiters perspective and we've made some adjustments so a candidate can get the best out of it in order to get a recruiter to read your resume.

For those of you who are on the hunt for a new career, or just need a change in your work environment, the first step to success is to make sure your resume is up to date and professional. Every industry and work environment has different expectations. The key is to try and customize your resume towards the expected requirements and qualifications and really emphasis your experience and achievements in that field. 

The most common question we are asked is “why contract?”,   I reached out to some of our recruiters and asked them their thoughts on why a job seeker may choose a contract over a permanent position.

The feedback I received gives an excellent insight on the topic and felt it would be worthwhile to share;

Over the past few years social networking has become the new norm for job hunters, the key is Network, Network, and Network. Todays job market is extremely tough, everyone wants a job. So how do we find that dream job we have all worked so hard for? 

This weeks blog discusses interview Do’s and Don’ts. We’ve all had interviews that we thought were successful and never got that call back. Or we haven’t been on an interview in a long time and need some refreshers. So please read the following interview “do’s and don’ts” and as always feel free to add your comments:

DO – always go to the company website (agency included) and learn about what the company does

Today’s blog on “How to Leave a Lasting Impression” was written by Fernando Brandt.  Fernando is a recruiter on our team, and while fairly new to the staffing industry, has already learned enough to share some great thoughts.  Thanks Fernando!

How to Leave a Lasting Impression:

Welcome to PTC’s first blog! We welcome you to repost this blog or submit any comments regarding your thoughts and/or personal experiences.  PTC recruiters have a vast amount of knowledge in this industry and I feel it would be useful to share their thoughts on the top reasons to hire a contract professional. I hope you find this interesting.

Companies trust us in finding ‘subject matter experts’ within the accounting/finance field

Bringing in a contractor with knowledge that your current employees don’t have is a great benefit to your team—everyone can gain from a new skill set.

Some urgent need has occurred and they need a resource urgently to solve the problem

Require the expertise of an individual that has a proven track record and experience for a project.  A skill that can not be found internally, a skill that once utilized is no longer required on an ongoing day to day basis.

This weeks blog was contributed by Heather Labucki. Heather has been with PTC for 8 years, she started as a Recruiter and is currently a Client Relations Manager. This blog is about "best practices when meeting with a recruitment agency"

Today's blog focuses on commitment, Paul Orzech, one of our senior recruiters contributed to this weeks blog..

Main Entry: com·mit·ment
Pronunciation: k&-'mit-m&nt
Function: noun
1 a : an agreement or pledge to do something in the future; especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date b : something pledged c : the state or an instance of being obligated or emotionally impelled commitment to a cause> 

What does commitment mean to you?