Customer Experiences

Candidate Spotlight: Shatalya Fields

July 26, 2018

When Shatalya Fields and her entire department got laid off, she did not know where her next job would be. She had served in the Air Force for five years and after leaving the military she had worked in several positions – from leasing agent to cashier – but was eager to start a career. She had dabbled in healthcare, accounting and insurance positions and thought that one of those avenues would be the best fit for her talents.

While job searching she talked with one of her former coworkers, who also had been laid off. Her friend suggested she call That’s Good HR. Shatalya reached out and was introduced to one of our staffing specialists, Kate Stephens. Kate immediately recognized Shatalya’s skills and great attitude and sent her resume to one of That’s Good HR’s clients.

Shatalya was hired for a cash applications position and after her temporary assignment ended, she was hired on full time. She continued in that position for a bit and then started to look for a different position in order to grow in her career. Seeing a position that peaked her interest with another staffing agency, Shatalya applied. She got the job but after working at the company she did not feel it was a good fit for her – the energy was all wrong. Realizing her error, she quickly contacted Kate again to see what jobs were currently available with That’s Good HR.

Kate placed her at a client around the corner from the That’s Good HR office in an accounting role. Shatalya now plays a key role handling ACH payments, making adjustments, and balancing the general ledger for a major Indianapolis company. She has an amazing, supportive boss who supports Shatalya’s career goals. She is on a management track now and in two to three years is poised to take over her department.

As an employee on track for management, Shatalya is now sitting in on interviews for new employees. Her best advice for interviewees? Ask questions at the end of the interview. She recommends asking at least two questions (make sure to prepare ahead of time). Asking questions shows the hiring manager how interested you are in the job. She also recommends being truthful and open in your interview. Being honest about her past experience of being laid off is one of the many reasons she has the job she does today. Shatalya is now learning so much and is on the path to become an incredible manager at her current company.

So, what are you waiting for? Start your career today by calling That’s Good HR. Whether it’s Kate or one of our other awesome recruiters that helps you out you’ll be on the path to success in no time!

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Job Seeker Trends

Tiffany Moore

VP, Client Partnerships

July 5, 2018

Recently, Jobvite released the 2018 Job Seeker Nation Study, which are the results from 1,500 job seekers across the U.S. The study revealed fascinating facts about the job market today and how people search for and decide to stay at a job.

It turns out, 82 percent of employees are open to new opportunities. Compensation was the number one factor for leaving a job in the last year, but half of job seekers believe it’s harder to find a job this year than last. Both are the result of an extremely tight labor market. Unemployment continues to decline, which means both employers and employees need to respond to offers quickly. We are experiencing this trend currently.

Where did you find your current gig? According to the study, almost a quarter of job seekers applied via LinkedIn, and 38 percent of the others sent their resume directly to a recruiter, like those at That’s Good HR. Forty-nine percent of job seekers sent a cover letter along with their resume.

Thirty-five percent of people obtained their current job from a referral and 60 percent have referred a friend to the company they work for. At TGHR, we put a high value on referrals. So much so that if one of our candidates refers someone, we send them $100 once that person has completed their first week of work.

How many jobs have you held? Forty percent of respondents anticipate four to six jobs during their working lives. Even though 61 percent of folks are satisfied with their current gig, 51 percent claim that they will change jobs every one to five years. A temporary placement could be the answer to this, allowing you to get a feel for a company before committing to work. According to the American Staffing Association, staffing companies nationwide employed an average of 3.19 million temporary and contract workers per week in 2017. This is the third highest number of temp employees since right before the recession.

At TGHR we are looking at the data and trends on a constant basis – whether it’s a new national study or stats from the Department of Labor or our own numbers. We’re crunching the numbers and seeing the results in real time. Want to know more? Reach out today!

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Staffing Stats – All Time Low

Greta Cline

Partner, CFO/COO

June 6, 2018

On June 1, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced the latest unemployment stats. Last month, the rate reached an 18-year low and that trend is continuing. The unemployment rate is currently at the lowest rate in nearly half a century – that’s truly remarkable!

The unemployment rate dipped to 3.8 percent in the U.S. in May. Good news if you hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, the unemployment rate is even lower at 2.1 percent. In addition, total employment increased by 223,000 and the number of unemployed people fell to 6.1 million.

In our home state of Indiana, the unemployment rate is also extremely low. The state unemployment rate has been below the national rate for the past four years, with one small exception. For one month in 2014, the rates were equal. Not bad, right? The total labor force in Indiana is 3.3 million workers.

According to the American Staffing Association, staffing job growth has risen an average of 3.6 percent per month, which is significantly higher than the average of 2.2% for all of 2017.

With unemployment at this historic low, finding qualified candidates is more difficult than ever. But not to worry, That’s Good HR is up for the challenge. What sets us apart from others is our daily process of sourcing quality employees and meeting with our candidates face-to-face. When we schedule candidates out for client consideration, we know that they are vetted and well-suited to each unique client’s needs.

Whether you are looking to make a change from your current gig or have open positions we’re ready to help today and every day. Recruiting times are tough, but we’re tougher!

Job Advice

How the Royal Family Can Help Your Job Search

May 16, 2018

The Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is set for Saturday, May 19, 2018. Prince William and Catherine (Kate) Middleton wed not too long ago on April 29, 2011. Did you know that the Royals have a set of rules they are expected to follow? Some of these odd mandates apply to job searching too.

Bowing or curtsying is a requirement when greeting the Queen. While bowing or curtsying may be a bit much on a job interview, a firm handshake is a must. A solid greeting sets the tone for the interview and can convey to the interviewer that you are a professional ready for a new gig. Try out your handshake with three people to ensure you’re ready with a good grip.
The Royal Family has a dress code and is never seen in casual clothes. Pants are reserved for adults, so Prince George must wear tailored shorts until age 8. Hats are expected, but after 6 p.m. married women exchange their hats for tiaras. For a job interview, casual clothes should be avoided as you’ll want to dress to impress – hat optional. Skip the tiara.
Members of the Royal Family are expected to learn another language. Language skills, computer program expertise or other unique skills should be highlighted on your resume and mentioned in an interview. Review your resume with your TGHR staffing specialist to make sure everything is listed.
The Queen is not required to have a driver’s license and can even drive without a license plate. You’ll need a license, or other form of acceptable identification to complete our on-boarding process, so we do not recommend driving without it – or plates!
Royal children do not have a last name. If they need one, they use their title. Prince George uses Cambridge as his last name at school. We recommend putting both your first and last name on your resume!
When the Queen moves her purse to her right arm it signals that she is finished talking and is ready to leave. When in an interview, watch for non-verbal cues to wrap up your answer or when the interview is over – most likely they will be subtler than moving a purse from one arm to another.

The wedding may be taking place across the pond, but you can take a page from the Royal Family’s playbook!

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Our Key to Success = Company Culture

Mary Springer

Partner

March 5, 2018

People before profits. That’s our company motto. Whether we’re placing a temporary employee out in the workforce, catering to one of our clients, or talking to our internal staff, we put people first.

This October That’s Good HR will celebrate 20 years in business and over the years That’s Good HR has never lost focus on what matters most – people. Ten out of our 15 employees have been at That’s Good HR for 5+ years and four team members can celebrate 10+ years with the company.

What’s our secret, you ask? Cultivating a positive company culture. We’ve never bragged about this before, but recently were honored as a Best Places to Work in Indiana. How did we achieve this honor? By creating a supportive, family-friendly environment by providing flexible schedules, including part-time options and work-from-home when needed options. TGHR employees like to come in the office too for employee appreciation lunches, pop-up smoothie bars, chili cook-offs and more.

We are always looking for innovative ways to appreciate our employees. So last year, after reading an insightful article, we introduced a new concept for TGHR – bonus days. Each employee, full and part-time employee alike, receives one bonus day per quarter. This day is designed to be used to do something for yourself like take time to pamper yourself, go shopping or take a long weekend. Bonus days are scattered through the quarter ensuring that not the entire office is off at once.

TGHR does many standard practices for employees, including offering great health benefits available from your first day of work, to having an employee of the quarter, complete with a comically large trophy, and a swinging holiday party celebrated in January with spouses.

Twenty years ago, That’s Good HR was founded out of a desire to do staffing better. This includes treating people better too – our candidates, our clients and our internal employees. Want to work with us and see why we’re one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana? Reach out and our team would be happy to show you.

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Common Job Hunting Mistakes

Madison Schacht

Manager of Talent Acquisition

February 12, 2018

We’re all human. No one is perfect, but when you are job searching it’s not the time to make mistakes. We get it, mistakes happen, but be aware of what they are so you can minimize the chances that you’ll make these common mistakes. Or another way to ensure you don’t fall into these pitfalls? Call That’s Good HR! Our recruiters are pros at this!

Watch for spelling errors on your resume. Nothing irks a hiring manager more than a candidate claiming to be detail-oriented and there being a big, glaring spelling error or typo on your resume. And yes, grammar matters too. Avoid this pitfall by having friends and your TGHR recruiter review your resume.

Address your cover letter to the correct person and company. We said nothing irks a hiring manager more than a spelling error, right? We’ll this might be a close second or even tie for first. If your search requires you send a cover letter, avoid this mistake by personalizing each cover letter including the name, address and salutation. Use the “search and find” feature in Word to help you out.

Don’t surprise your references. Make sure anyone you are listing as a job reference knows where and when you are applying. It also helps to email the reference the job description so they can speak to your specific strengths when the time comes. All it takes to avoid this misstep is a simple heads up.

Be open to networking opportunities. Networking is key in today’s job search. Make sure to take advantage of opportunities to meet other professionals, you don’t know where it may lead. Don’t have invitations flooding your inbox? Remedy this issue by connecting and reaching out to people on tools like LinkedIn. And while you’re online make sure your profile is up-to-date and error free.

Focus, grasshopper. Don’t send your resume blindly to positions that do not match your experience without providing an explanation. You’ll waste your time and the hiring managers. If you want to change course in your career, start by getting the necessary skills or certifications first. When you meet with your TGHR recruiter be open and honest about your career goals.

With some targeted emails, spell check, and That’s Good HR, you can avoid these pitfalls and land your next gig.

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Knocking on Doors

Mary Springer

Partner

February 8, 2018

Back in the day, salespeople used to knock on door to sell their wares. Encyclopedias, vacuum cleaners, knives – you name it. Door-to-door salespeople have been declining steadily. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in 2010, there were fewer than 7,000 door-to-door salespeople, down from about 33,000 in 2000, which means there’s even less today. But…TGHR is still knocking on doors.

How you ask? Our recruiting team is constantly sourcing and interviewing quality candidates so that when our clients call, we can fill the position quickly and with a quality candidate. Our doors may be virtual now, but that doesn’t mean that recruiters are not still the cornerstone of our business practice.

The plethora of online tools we use at TGHR help us knock on doors faster and more efficiently and without leaving the office. Our systems help streamline our processes to ensure efficiency. Sure, technology helps, but there’s no replacement for the human side of recruitment. Talking to people face-to-face and digging into what their passions and skills are is how we find the best employees for you. And this is what our skilled recruiters do every single day.

Call us old-fashioned, but we believe people hire people and we are in the people business, day in and day out. So, leave the door-to-door sales to TGHR! We will save you time and we’re happy to run door-to-door to find your next employee. Give us a call at 317.469.4141.

Job Advice

Reduce Job Searching Stress

Ashley Paramoure

January 31, 2018

We get it. Searching for a new job can be stressful. The waiting, the interviewing, the preparation. So, how does one survive? Sit back and relax, and let That’s Good HR help.

First up, don’t let your anxiety get the best of you. Focus on other things while you are waiting for the right opportunity to come along. Try the following:

Read a career book that you’ve always wanted to (need suggestions?).
Revise your resume. Use our resume template to get started.
Make sure your LinkedIn profile is up to date.
Focus on your current job and exceling at your work.

Use your time to prepare for upcoming interviews. Being prepared helps reduce nerves and will help you focus once it’s time to talk to a company. Once you have an interview, use your time to do your research on the company so you are well versed before you walk in the door. Here are some popular interview questions and suggested answers.

It takes time for the right opportunity to come along. Make sure you’re are checking the TGHR job board and letting your recruiter know if anything peaks your interest. Be patient and don’t let anxiety get the best of you (see above!).

So, make sure and keep your head up. Don’t let your confidence slip away. You need to make sure you are poised and ready to go when it’s time to interview. Believe in yourself and be patient as the right position for you is out there somewhere!

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Goal Setting: New Year, New You!

Kate Stephens

January 18, 2018

New year, new you, right? With the dawn of 2018, January is ripe for setting goals that you want to accomplish by the year’s end. But what makes a good goal and how do you reach them?

Be SMART! Goals should be smart. As in S.M.A.R.T., which stands for a goal that is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time- bound. Sounds simple, but is it? It can be if you focus on exactly what you want to achieve, hence where the specific comes in. Making the goal measurable will let you know when you have achieved the goal you have set for yourself. You want to set goals that are achievable in your time frame and that are important to you. Accomplishing a goal will make you more likely to set another to take its place. Want to dive into SMART goals? Check out this link.

Write it down. After you’ve done the work to craft your goal (or goals), the next step is to write it down. Committing to it on a sheet of paper, helps you stay focused on what you want.

Sharing is caring. Care enough about your goal and share it with others. This helps keep you accountable and headed in the right direction.

Set a system. Another way to approach making improvements is to commit to a particular process, instead of creating goals. Some, like this author, argue that committing to a goal leads to unhappiness with what you currently have. Instead, try committing to a process or a system that will lead to a change in the long run. This way you have set yourself up for success along the way to improvement.

Create a plan of attack. Just simply stating something, unfortunately doesn’t make it come true. Although it can be helpful to put something out into the universe, you need to devise a way that you are going to get there whether it’s a system or another type of plan – do what works for you.

Pop the bubbly. It’s important to celebrate your successes to keep you motivated to create a new goal to take its place. Your celebration can be a simple reward, like treating yourself to a coffee or a great dinner. Or maybe just an hour by yourself to relax and reflect on a job well done.

What are your goals in 2018? Let’s TGHR know if they include a career change, we’re ready to help!

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Running out of time…in 2017!

Amber Crosby

December 7, 2017

It’s already December (how did that happen?) and the new year is right around the corner. We all need more time in the day and more time before (hopefully) taking some time to enjoy the holidays with friends and family.

So how can you squeeze the most out of 2017? Here’s what we recommend:

Be focused! Scrutinize your to do list – both work and personal – and prioritize what really needs to be done this year. Focus only on the items that must get done right now. At the same time, get a jump on your to-do list for 2018 now.
Go to sleep! No, really. A good night’s sleep makes you more productive during the day. Being productive makes you feel less stressed, being less stressed helps you be more relaxed, which, in turn, affords you a better night’s sleep. It’s a cycle! This is one of Inc.’s 9 Ways to Save More Time. Check it out – but only if you have time!
Be in the moment! How much time do you waste on your phone each day? Too much? Download an app like Moment, which will track your phone time and track what you are using your phone for. There’s even a “coach” that can help you break bad habits and provide suggestions to free up your time.

But the best way to get more time in your day? Call That’s Good HR. It takes an average of 42 days to fill a position, but we provide candidates within 24 hours – 98% faster than average. Save time and let us do the work. We’ll get you staffed up and ready to take on 2018. Call us today so we can give you the gift of time this holiday season.