ProSearch https://www.prosearchmaine.com/ Thu, 25 May 2023 18:26:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Top 10 Tips for Finding a Job You Love Straight Out of School https://www.prosearchmaine.com/resource-hub/find-job-after-college/ Tue, 23 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 http://pro-search-2019.local/find-job-after-college/ “Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” While this popular saying from Confucius is a great sentiment, for most new college graduates, love won’t make your student loan payments. That said, nobody wants a job that makes them miserable, either. So, where’s the middle ground? […]

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“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” While this popular saying from Confucius is a great sentiment, for most new college graduates, love won’t make your student loan payments. That said, nobody wants a job that makes them miserable, either. So, where’s the middle ground?

Temporary positions are actually an awesome way to get your feet wet and try out some different types of jobs without any long-term commitments. It’s like dating – for job seekers. But unlike dating, temp positions actually pay you while you find the right fit. Even better, you’ll get your foot in the door at some of Maine’s top employers, and add real-world experience to your resume.

Ok, so how does all that help you find the job you love? We’ve got 10 simple and effective tips you can use right now!

1. Remember what you loved as a kid. (This is a great tip from The Muse blog!) Instead of thinking about what you studied in college or what the job market looks like right now, think back to your childhood and the types of things that fueled your fire. Is it championing a cause, writing, or analyzing numbers? Taking a moment to reflect on what you enjoy doing is a creativity exercise that can broaden your horizons and help you assess which skills and industries you’d be open to learning more about. 

2. Know what you are good at. Your passion and experiences are an important part of the story, but your skills are what will make you shine. So think about the things you’re best at – where do you really stand out? Make sure you highlight these skills and other skills you believe you could learn quickly on your resume and in cover letters.

3. Skip the job boards and get a step ahead. Online job boards are full of dead ends. Jobs that have already been filled, were posted months ago, or don’t offer the pay and benefits you’re looking for. A staffing agency can grant you faster and better access to exclusive job opportunities from Southern Maine’s top companies before they’re even posted to the public. They’ll also help you narrow down the opportunities to the best fit openings.

4. Think outside of the resume box. Your resume is meant to highlight your work experience, but coming out of college you should absolutely highlight non-work experience too (school club participation, leadership roles, other unique things you have done in your educational career). All of these experiences contribute to your knowledge and likelihood of succeeding on the job, making you attractive to potential employers. That said, without previous work experience it can be tough to break into a professional position. Just another reason why temp positions are often the perfect fit for new college grads looking to get their start.

5. Stand out. With limited work experience to lean on, you’ve got to make yourself stand out in other ways. “Go the extra mile; it’s never crowded” is another saying that really rings true, especially in today’s crowded marketplace. In fact, Inc. reports that every corporate job opening attracts 250 resumes; 4 to 6 of these candidates will be called for an interview, and only one of them will get the job. Whether it’s creating spec work for your industry of choice, attending a conference, or earning a certification online – do it. Going the extra mile does pay off in the end.

6. Volunteer: Another way to beef up a new college grad resume is volunteering.  This is also a great way to discover what you’re most passionate about and how you can apply your skills. Whether it’s helping with social media, special events, or back-end office support, you’ll be doing good for the community and helping your resume.

Not sure where to start? Maine has some amazing volunteer organizations to check out including Junior Achievement, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Rippleffect, and Make a Wish.

7. Network. You’ve heard it before, we’ll say it again. So much of the job search is about who you know, not what you know. If you’re looking for work in the same place you went to school, you may already have some professional connections you can lean on. If not, it’s time to start building that network. Reach out to friends, use social media to find shared connections, and start hitting the pavement at local meet-up events to connect with other professionals in the community. Working with a recruiter or staffing agency is another great way to expand your professional network.

8. Be OPEN to new experiences. When you first graduate college, it’s tempting to “hold out” for your dream job. But for most people, that’s just not realistic. At this stage in the game, it’s all about learning experiences and exploring new things. So try to move past any preconceived notions about specific industries or certain jobs, and just dive in to see what it’s really all about.

9. Embrace temporary employment. While some new college grads see temp positions as a last resort, the reality is they are often a shortcut to the dream job you’ve been pursuing all along. A large portion of temp positions are temp-to-hire (we call them Pathway Positions here at ProSearch), and even if that particular position isn’t the perfect fit, often it gets your foot in the door with a particular employer, who then recognizes your talent, and can put you on the shortlist for the right opportunity within the company. Think of it as an extended (paid) interview with one of Maine’s top employers.

Speaking of which…

10. Join the ProSearch Network. Since online job boards tend to be crowded and cumbersome in Southern Maine, many employers turn to a trusted staffing partner to fill key positions with the right candidates.

Those staffing agencies then turn to their existing networks to pull the perfect candidates for each position. Much of the time the positions are filled before they ever hit an online job board.

The key is being in that network. And fortunately, it’s easy to do! All you have to do to join the network is simply send us your resume through our website. We’ll take it from there. If you seem like a good fit you’ll have a brief phone call with one of our recruiters to talk with you more about your goals, industries, and companies of interest. If everything looks good, we’ll get straight to work finding you the perfect match – often within just a couple of days.

Start Your Dream Job in Maine With A Temporary Position

If you know what you want but just need the experience and connections to get there, it’s time to start building your qualifications right now. At ProSearch, we believe that people’s time and careers are important, and we pride ourselves on helping our candidates and clients find the right fit in an open and honest way. While these jobs may be temporary, they far exceed short-term transactions, and we are fully engaged in helping all of our candidates find the very best solutions for their career goals.

If you are ready to take this first step and have ProSearch’s talented recruiting team behind you, visit our job board or give us a call at (207) 775-7600 for immediate access to the best network of job opportunities in Southern Maine. Your first job experience in the professional world is important. If you’re ready to get started, join the ProSearch Network today. Let’s get to work!

References:
https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/19-interesting-hiring-statistics-you-should-know.html
https://www.themuse.com/advice/do-what-you-love-how-to-identify-pursue-your-passions

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How to Get a Job with Little or No Experience https://www.prosearchmaine.com/resource-hub/how-to-get-a-job-with-little-or-no-experience/ Sat, 20 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 http://pro-search-2019.local/how-to-get-a-job-with-little-or-no-experience/ Congratulations on your recent college graduation! You are now armed with a degree (or two) and heading into the real world right here in Southern Maine. If snagging that first professional job feels daunting, you aren’t alone. It’s easy for new college graduates to get trapped in the “you need experience to get experience” circle. […]

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Congratulations on your recent college graduation! You are now armed with a degree (or two) and heading into the real world right here in Southern Maine. If snagging that first professional job feels daunting, you aren’t alone. It’s easy for new college graduates to get trapped in the “you need experience to get experience” circle. So frustrating.

But if you are committed to building your professional resume, aim your focus on temporary employment in Southern Maine. While it might not be what you originally had in mind, temporary positions are actually a genius way to get experience while getting paid – and get your foot in the door at some of Maine’s top employers, all while earning money to chip away at student loan debt. 

If you are ready to work today, skip the job boards and get a step ahead. A temporary staffing agency can grant you faster and better access to exclusive job opportunities from southern Maine’s top companies before they’re even posted to the public. Are you ready to learn more about how to hit the ground running right now? Let’s dive in!

You have to stand out in a crowded job market

Let’s look at Maine’s job market specifics: 

  • Challenge: There is a predicted net growth of just 94 jobs in Maine between 2016 to 2026, at about nine new jobs each year, according to a report published by the Department of Labor’s Center for Workforce Research and Information.
  • Opportunity: The fastest rate of job growth is expected in human-capital-intensive occupations that typically require a post-secondary award or degree, and many of these job openings stem from the need to replace the large number of baby boomers that will be retiring, so says the Center for Workforce Research, Maine Department of Labor in their Maine Workforce Outlook 2014 to 2024. 

As you most likely learned in college, the most fulfilling accomplishments come from new challenges. Securing employment in Southern Maine amidst a competitive market is absolutely a challenge you can meet with the right tools in place, starting with your resume. 

You are not limited to your current experience 

As a college graduate, you won’t have a long resume of professional work experience. However, you do have existing skillsets and opportunities to build your post-graduate presence in some simple steps outlined here: 

  • Bump up the non-work elements of your resume and cover letter (spotlight school club participation, leadership roles, and other unique things you have done in your educational career). 
  • Attend local networking events, conferences, and workshops to make critical connections and broaden your knowledge base. 
  • Create some spec work for your industry of choice.  
  • Seek out certifications that can build your credibility and areas of expertise.
  • Volunteer! Non-profit organizations often need people to help with projects in marketing, accounting, social media, communication outreach, and special event coordination. This is a powerful way to build your network, flex your skills, and earn resume experience. It’s also a great way to connect directly with people in the community and do some good for our neighbors here in Southern Maine.

Why consider temp positions in Southern Maine? 

Coming out of college, you have so many paths to consider. But you may also lack the required qualifications for a more senior position, and that’s exactly the stage you should be in! It’s also why temporary employment is the perfect next step, as it gives you diverse and marketable professional experience while you explore your career path, learning what sparks your passion the most. 

With temporary employment, you can: 

  • Start a job immediately and get paid right away (student loan repayment comes up quickly, and you don’t want to incur this debt as you are just starting out). 
  • Explore new industries and jobs that you may not have considered before.
  • Build your own professional network and secure valuable professional references. 
  • Become more skilled and marketable for the future dream job you want when you are more qualified to apply for it. 
  • Get your foot in the door at a company you really want to work for and see if it’s a good fit for you and the employers.
    • The American Staffing Association (ASA) found that about 35% of all temporary job placements end up being an offer for a full-time position – so this is an excellent way to get your “in.”

How do temporary employment agencies in Southern Maine work? 

Since online job boards tend to be crowded and cumbersome, here in Southern Maine, many top employers turn to a trusted staffing partner to fill key positions with the right candidates. 

Those staffing agencies then turn to their existing networks to pull the perfect candidates for each position. Most of the time the positions are filled before they ever even hit an online job board. 

The key is being in that network. And fortunately, it’s easy to do. Simply send your resume along with your education, professional background, specialties, and other notable accomplishments to ProSearch through our website. We’ll take it from there. If you seem like a good fit you’ll have a brief phone call with one of our recruiters to find out more about your goals, industries, and companies of interest, and we’ll get to work finding you the perfect match. 

ProSearch will match your profile with current job openings amongst Southern Maine’s top employers. Many of these listings are exclusive to our agency; job posts that will never see the light of day on a job board. Additionally, skilled ProSearch recruiters have deep insight and great connections with these southern Maine employers, often knowing what is coming down the pipeline before the hiring manager even makes a formal request.  If you’re connected to the ProSearch network, you’ll gain the best and fastest access to local jobs; a critical way to get a leg up in the crowded Maine marketplace. 

Above all, temporary employment is not just beneficial to these employers that have a job to fill; it’s also an opportunity for you to get firsthand insight into what you want most in your future career. It’s a unique way to explore your strengths and interests in the professional world without locking into anything quite yet, all the while getting paid to find your best future path. 

Join the ProSearch network today! 

At ProSearch, we believe that people’s time and careers are important, and we pride ourselves on helping our candidates and clients find the right fit in an open and honest way. While these jobs may be temporary, they far exceed short-term transactions, and we are fully engaged in helping all of our candidates find the very best solutions for their next employment step. 

If you are ready to take this first step and have ProSearch’s talented recruiters behind you, visit our website or give us a call at (207) 775-7600 for immediate VIP access to the best network of job opportunities from southern Maine’s top employers. Your first job experience in the professional world is important to learn more about yourself and your skills, not to mention providing critical hands-on training for your future dream job. If you’re ready to get started, join the ProSearch Network today. Let’s get to work!

References: 
https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/19-interesting-hiring-statistics-you-should-know.html
https://bangordailynews.com/2018/08/06/business/report-maine-will-net-just-94-jobs-from-2016-to-2026/ 
Center for Workforce Research, Maine Department of Labor in their Maine Workforce Outlook 2014 to 2024 

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Summer Jobs for College Students and Recent Graduates https://www.prosearchmaine.com/resource-hub/summer-jobs-for-college-students-and-recent-graduates/ Wed, 10 May 2023 16:49:00 +0000 https://www.prosearchmaine.com/?p=17373 Looking for meaningful summer employment that will build your resume while still in school?  Just graduated and looking to learn where to begin your journey? Let’s get to work. We have the contacts and insights into the Maine employer community to help you get that great summer job or a foot in the door upon […]

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ProSearch has been helping college students and recent college graduates build their resumes, gain access to Maine’s top employers and jumpstart their careers in Maine since 1994.    

Looking for meaningful summer employment that will build your resume while still in school?  Just graduated and looking to learn where to begin your journey?

Let’s get to work.

We have the contacts and insights into the Maine employer community to help you get that great summer job or a foot in the door upon graduation. We have entry-level accounting, administrative, customer service, healthcare, human resources, and sales/sales support jobs!

Our process is straightforward and our goal is to get you started on your career path as soon as you’re ready.

What’s next? Email referral@prosearchmaine.com with a copy of your resume, what types of jobs you’re interested in, your pay range, and when you would be available to start!

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How to Get Your Foot in the Door at Maine’s Best Employers https://www.prosearchmaine.com/resource-hub/how-to-get-your-foot-in-the-door-at-maines-best-employers/ Mon, 08 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 http://pro-search-2019.local/how-to-get-your-foot-in-the-door-at-maines-best-employers/ Ahhh, college graduation – so bittersweet. School’s out for, well, ever, and you’re heading full speed into a competitive job market with a shiny new degree. Now your challenge is getting your resume in front of the right people and standing out in the crowd of your fellow graduates. This can be an uphill battle, […]

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Ahhh, college graduation – so bittersweet. School’s out for, well, ever, and you’re heading full speed into a competitive job market with a shiny new degree. Now your challenge is getting your resume in front of the right people and standing out in the crowd of your fellow graduates. This can be an uphill battle, especially in smaller markets like Southern Maine where it can be difficult to get your foot in the door without the right connections. For many degree-toting young professionals, just getting the chance to speak with a hiring manager can be time-consuming and frustrating. Ironically, it can be just as frustrating for employers.

So, Just How Do Recent College Grads “Get Their Foot in the Door”?

The answer probably isn’t what you expect – temping. Now, you might be thinking that temping is what people do when they can’t get a “real job.” But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Temping is often the quickest way to get your foot in the door at Maine’s most desirable employers. Think of it as an extended interview – one that you can get credit for on your resume while also being paid.

Many of Maine’s best-known employers hire recent college grads almost exclusively through temporary staffing. We call these opportunities Pathway Positions here at ProSearch. That’s because many of these positions are “temp-to-hire” and the temp position is what gets you noticed and through the door.  It also gives you a hands-on chance to develop those highly sought-after “soft” skills and experience that really make your resume shine. 

But it’s not just the “pathway in” that makes temping so attractive to new college graduates, it also provides a slew of other benefits including;

  • Trying out different jobs and employer cultures before you commit to a career path.
  • Connecting you with recruiters who have deep relationships with local hiring managers.
  • Providing diverse (and marketable) professional experience for your resume.
  • Allowing you the opportunity to start working and getting paid right away so you can begin kissing those student loans goodbye.
  • Helping you build a professional network and references.

Worried about Job Security?

While it may seem like a direct-hire job is more secure, we believe true job security comes from finding the best fit.  The idea is to find the right job at the right employer and have it turn into the secure position and career path you seek. There is little security in sending in resume after resume and not getting even a look – or making it all the way to the third interview and finding out the pay or the hours just don’t line up. Pathway positions help you avoid all those pitfalls and enable you to commit to the right job when you’re ready.

Finding the Right Career

Partner with a professional staffing agency to help you land the first few temporary job placements.

Did you know that during your lifetime, odds are you will work in as many as 12 different types of jobs? That’s because over time people change – as do technology and employment needs.  

While it may be hard to fathom at this early stage of your career, when you take the long view of things, it’s easy to see that landing the “perfect job” on the first try is highly unlikely. In fact, there may be parts of your job that aren’t perfect, and that’s OK. After graduation, the most important (and sometimes the most difficult) thing to do is… just get started. You’ll know the right fit when you find it.

That’s why partnering with a professional staffing agency to help you land that first (or even the first few) temporary job placements can put you on a better path toward your ultimate career goals. 

Getting a Head Start with a Maine Temp Agency

Working with a temporary staffing agency in southern Maine typically begins with sending along a resume that outlines your educational background and professional skills, abilities, and accomplishments to date. What follows from there is a brief phone conversation with a recruiter to dig a little deeper into your work goals along with industries and specific employers of particular interest to you.

This initial conversation helps the staffing agency find the best fit for you by taking what you’re looking for and matching it up with current job openings. It also gets you into their network so that when recruiters get access to open positions that haven’t been posted or advertised yet (which happens all the time), they can reach out to you with opportunities and connections. Many of southern Maine’s most prestigious employers turn to established temporary staffing agencies such as ProSearch to fill positions quickly. They don’t have time to post to hundreds of job boards or review thousands of resumes. Instead, they rely on a staffing partner to fill positions for them. Quite often, recruiters will also have knowledge of future opportunities that companies may have in their pipeline.

This is a huge advantage for a new college graduate that may still be building their professional network. It’s also an excellent pathway to a permanent position. Research from the American Staffing Association (ASA) found that typically a little more than one-third (35%) of all temporary job placements end up receiving offers for permanent, full-time work from their employers. So, you can think of your temp placement as essentially an extended interview – one that likely would have been impossible to get with a resume alone.

Particularly for young professionals or recent grads, getting in touch with a temp agency is a pro move. It shows initiative and a willingness to get started on the next stage of your life that many employers value.

Networking and Volunteering Tips: Where to Get Your Foot in the Door

In addition to connecting with local recruiters and temp agencies, volunteering can be an excellent way to make connections, test out your skills and earn experience for your resume. Organizations and websites such as Junior Achievement, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Rippleffect, and Make a Wish make it easy to find local opportunities to put your skills to work.

Nonprofit organizations are often on the lookout for people to help them with accounting, marketing, and communications efforts, special event support, donor/member relations activities, and other types of professional work that potential employers also value. This is a great way to beef up your hands-on experience and do something good for the world too.

Taking That First Step

So before you spend hours surfing job boards for positions that often have already been filled (make sure you check the posting date before you spend time applying!), press the easy button and let a temp agency do the work for you. There’s no risk and no cost to you – so joining the ProSearch network is a no-brainer.

The ProSearch Network is a powerful tool giving you access to better jobs that so many others will never see. In fact, many of our listings never hit the job boards. Instead, they are immediately filled by candidates in our network. So, if you’re looking for something better in southern Maine, make the Pro Search Network your first step. 

Ready to get started? Join the ProSearch Network now.

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How to Get Your Foot in the Door at Maine’s Best Employers https://www.prosearchmaine.com/resource-hub/temping-for-recent-college-grads/ Mon, 01 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000 http://pro-search-2019.local/?p=3359 Ahhh, college graduation – so bittersweet. School’s out for, well, ever, and you’re heading full speed into a competitive job market with a shiny new degree. Now your challenge is getting your resume in front of the right people and standing out in the crowd of your fellow graduates. This can be an uphill battle, […]

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Ahhh, college graduation – so bittersweet. School’s out for, well, ever, and you’re heading full speed into a competitive job market with a shiny new degree. Now your challenge is getting your resume in front of the right people and standing out in the crowd of your fellow graduates. This can be an uphill battle, especially in smaller markets like Southern Maine where it can be difficult to get your foot in the door without the right connections. For many degree-toting young professionals, just getting the chance to speak with a hiring manager can be time-consuming and frustrating. Ironically, it can be just as frustrating for employers.

So, Just How Do Recent College Grads “Get Their Foot in the Door”?

The answer probably isn’t what you expect – temping. Now, you might be thinking that temping is what people do when they can’t get a “real job.” But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Temping is often the quickest way to get your foot in the door at Maine’s most desirable employers. Think of it as an extended interview – one that you can get credit for on your resume while also being paid.

Many of Maine’s best-known employers hire recent college grads almost exclusively through temporary staffing. We call these opportunities Pathway Positions here at ProSearch. That’s because many of these positions are “temp-to-hire” and the temp position is what gets you noticed and through the door. It also gives you a hands-on chance to develop those highly sought-after “soft” skills and experience that really make your resume shine. 

But it’s not just the “pathway in” that makes temping so attractive to new college graduates, it also provides a slew of other benefits including;

  • Trying out different jobs and employer cultures before you commit to a career path.
  • Connecting you with recruiters who have deep relationships with local hiring managers.
  • Providing diverse (and marketable) professional experience for your resume.
  • Allowing you the opportunity to start working and getting paid right away so you can begin kissing those student loans goodbye.
  • Helping you build a professional network and references.

Worried about Job Security?

While it may seem like a direct hire job is more secure, we believe true job security comes from finding the best fit. The idea is to find the right job at the right employer, and have it turn into the secure position and career path you seek. There is little security in sending in resume after resume and not getting even a look – or making it all the way to the third interview and finding out the pay or the hours just don’t line up. Pathway Positions help you avoid all those pitfalls and commit to the right job when you’re ready.

Finding the Right Career

Did you know that during your lifetime, odds are you will work in as many as 12 different types of jobs? That’s because over time people change – as do technology and employment needs.  

While it may be hard to fathom at this early stage of your career, when you take the long view of things, it’s easy to see that landing the “perfect job” on the first try is highly unlikely. In fact, there may be parts of your job that aren’t perfect, and that’s okay. After graduation, the most important (and sometimes the most difficult) thing to do is… just get started. You’ll know the right fit when you find it.

That’s why partnering with a professional staffing agency to help you land that first (or even the first few) temporary job placements can put you on a better path toward your ultimate career goals. 

Getting a Head Start with a Maine Temp Agency

Working with a temporary staffing agency in Southern Maine typically begins with sending along a resume that outlines your educational background, professional skills, abilities, and accomplishments to date. What follows from there is a brief phone conversation with a recruiter to dig a little deeper into your work goals along with industries and specific employers of particular interest to you.

This initial conversation helps the staffing agency find the best fit for you by taking what you’re looking for and matching it up with current job openings. It also gets you into their network so that when recruiters get access to open positions that haven’t been posted or advertised yet (which happens all the time), they can reach out to you with opportunities and connections. Many of Southern Maine’s most prestigious employers turn to established temporary staffing agencies such as ProSearch to fill positions quickly. They don’t have time to post to hundreds of job boards or review thousands of resumes. Instead, they rely on a staffing partner to fill positions for them. Quite often, recruiters will also have knowledge of future opportunities that a company may have in their pipeline.

This is a huge advantage for new college graduates that may still be building their professional network. It’s also an excellent pathway to a permanent position. Research from the American Staffing Association (ASA) found that typically a little more than one-third (35%) of all temporary job placements end up receiving offers for permanent, full-time work from their employers. So, you can think of your temp placement as essentially an extended interview – one that likely would have been impossible to get with a resume alone.

Particularly for young professionals or recent grads, getting in touch with a temp agency is a pro move. It shows initiative and a willingness to get started on the next stage of your life which many employers value.

Networking and Volunteering Tips: Where to Get Your Foot in the Door

In addition to connecting with local recruiters and temp agencies, volunteering can be an excellent way to make connections, test out your skills, and earn experience for your resume. Organizations and websites such as Junior Achievement, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Rippleffect, and Make a Wish make it easy to find local opportunities to put your skills to work.

Nonprofit organizations are often on the lookout for people to help them with accounting, marketing and communications efforts, special event support, donor/member relations activities, and other types of professional work that potential employers also value. This is a great way to beef up your hands-on experience and do something good for the world too.

Taking That First Step

So, before you spend hours surfing job boards for positions that often have already been filled (make sure you check the posting date before you spend time applying!), press the easy button and let a temp agency do the work for you. There’s no risk and no cost to you – so joining the ProSearch network is a no-brainer.

The ProSearch Network is a powerful tool giving you access to better jobs that so many others will never see. In fact, the majority of our listings never hit the job boards. Instead, they are immediately filled by candidates in our network. So, if you’re looking for something better in southern Maine, make the ProSearch Network your first step. 

Ready to get started? Join the ProSearch network and let’s get to work!

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How to Find the Right Job After Raising Kids in Maine https://www.prosearchmaine.com/resource-hub/find-job-after-raising-kids/ Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000 http://pro-search-2019.local/?p=3362 Not long ago, you made a choice to stay at home with your children because that was the right decision for your family. Now, things have changed. Perhaps your kids are starting school, or your financial situation has shifted – either way it can be intimidating to re-enter the workforce after an extended break. Where […]

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Not long ago, you made a choice to stay at home with your children because that was the right decision for your family. Now, things have changed. Perhaps your kids are starting school, or your financial situation has shifted – either way it can be intimidating to re-enter the workforce after an extended break. Where do you even start?

You might be surprised to know that a temporary position is actually one of the best ways to get back into the workforce after raising kids. It’s a great way to bridge the gap between pre-child work experience and today’s job market. And you don’t have to do this alone; a temporary staffing agency based in Southern Maine can connect you with the right opportunities from top employers.

Making the transition from the home back into the workplace

According to Inc., about 11 million parents stay at home to take care of their children. Usually, it’s a temporary stop on a career path, with either mom or dad heading back to work when it makes sense (i.e. age of the child, heading to school full-time) and/or when the household needs more money.

Making this shift likely has you feeling all sorts of mixed emotions: excitement about starting something new, sadness about leaving your kids – even fear of the unknown.

In her article “5 Reasons It’s So Hard to Go Back to Work After Being a Stay at Home Mom or Dad,” blogger Suzanne Lucas discussed a few common pain points that will likely resonate with you as you look back at your previous full-time careers. However, many of these pains can be lessened by re-entering the work force through a temp position. Things like…

  • Having a boss again: You’re probably used to being the “boss” by now – and all the responsibility that comes with it. But when you return to the workforce, someone else is in charge, and you will no longer be the owner of your time and schedule.
    • Temporary position advantage: The truth of the matter is, every job has a boss, and that’s just part of working! However, in a temporary position, you aren’t “stuck” with a boss or a job you aren’t feeling. This is the ideal set-up to test out a workplace and see if it’s a fit for you and the employer. If you are looking for a “temp-to-hire” situation, talk to our recruiters about our Pathway Positions – temporary jobs that are designed to turn into full-time positions. Think of it like an extended interview that you actually get paid for!
  • Family dynamics and logistics: Ever since you’ve stayed at home, you’ve likely handled most or all your kids’ logistical needs – things like activities, appointments, and everything in between. With two working parents, who will handle these responsibilities? This can be a huge stressor for families with two working parents, especially in jobs where the hours can be long, overtime is common, and flexibility is non-existent.
    • Temporary position advantage: Luckily, this is not the case with a temporary job! Instead of logging unpaid overtime and missing your kids’ soccer games, you get the work-life balance that your family needs at this stage of your life. You go to your job on the agreed-upon schedule, get paid for the time you actually work, and then head home to your family for some quality time.
  • Skill progressions: You’ve been gone from the workforce for a good amount of time, so you’re likely to face some challenges when you head back. Things like a younger boss, social media-savvy co-workers, or new technologies you’ve never heard of.
    • Temporary position advantage: Instead of starting at the bottom and working your way back up, use a temporary position as an opportunity to refine and polish your existing skills and learn some new ones, too. Then you can transfer those skills to the specific job or industry you’d like to get back to. Temporary employment is the most effective way to update your resume with all new professional experience, update your skills, and immerse yourself into all the new technologies of today’s exciting job market.

Quick Tips for Coming Up to Speed in The Modern Workplace

You may not have been officially “employed” but parenting is work, too! Make sure you include the skills you’ve learned in your time at home on your updated resume.

  • Make your resume and cover letter impressive with transferrable skills. Any full-time parent knows that they are masters of things like organization, communication skills, and keeping a cool head under pressure.
    • Put your most impressive/relevant/noteworthy experience and accomplishments at the top, instead of reverse chronological order, because you don’t need to call out the long-time gap front and center.
    • Highlight your roles in various organizations (i.e. parent, community, volunteer work) and detail your marketable skills used in these positions.
  • Know today’s contemporary expectations and tailor your resume to make it appealing to today’s employers; online standards and templates will point you in the right direction.
  • Look for and connect with employers that value specific and unique skillsets that parents bring to the table.
  • Did you know that 85% of jobs are landed through connections? Expand your network and seek out other professional contacts in your community to see how this can help you get in touch with the right people!
  • Make sure ALL of your documents and communication with potential employers are perfect, polished, and error-free. Presentation matters.

Why You Need A Temporary Staffing Agency in Southern Maine

According to a recently published study by the Brookings Institute, “the longer a worker is unemployed, the less likely they are to get a job in a given month. The short-term unemployed (less than five weeks) are more than three times as likely to find a job in a given month as people who have been unemployed for a year or more.”

Statistics like these can be daunting for parents returning to work. But don’t let this deter you, especially since raising a family is important and valuable work. It’s nothing to be ashamed of and it certainly doesn’t make you a less valuable candidate. All it means is that you might need to go the extra mile to get the proper recognition from employers that you deserve.

Working with a temporary staffing firm is the perfect way to get that extra boost. It’s also a golden opportunity to explore exciting new industries and different careers that might not have been around in your previous work life.

The best step to securing a temporary job is not to send out 100 resumes and hope for the best, but instead to work with a temporary staffing agency to help you fine-tune your resume, better visualize your goals, and gain confidence about going back to work. Since many of Maine’s top employers utilize ProSearch (often exclusively) as a trusted staffing partner, you’ll be adding another layer of professional credibility to your resume, just by being a part of the ProSearch network.

The first step is simple. Just send your resume to ProSearch. After that, you’ll speak to a recruiter about your ideal position (including those work-life balance and job flexibility options that you need) and areas of interest, all at no cost and zero risk to you.

At ProSearch, your profile is then matched to current job openings across Southern Maine’s top employers. As a major benefit to our candidates, we fill the majority of our positions (almost 50%) before they’re even advertised, so no one else even gets the chance to compete for the job, leaving you front and center on the recruiters’ radar when the perfect opportunity knocks.

Your skills, especially those gained in your full-time parenting role, are in high demand. And now that you are ready to get back to work, ProSearch can help you find the right temporary position that works for you and your family.

Join the ProSearch Network Today!

At ProSearch, we believe that people’s time and careers are important, and we pride ourselves on helping our candidates and clients find the right fit in an open and honest way. While these jobs may be temporary, they far exceed short-term transactions, and we are fully engaged in helping all of our candidates find the very best solutions for their next employment step.

If you are ready to have ProSearch’s talented recruiters behind you, visit our website or give us a call at (207) 775-7600 for immediate access to the best network of job opportunities in southern Maine. No longer do you have to make the hard choice between work and family; with temporary employment, you can have both. Join the ProSearch Network today!

References: https://www.inc.com/suzanne-lucas/5-reasons-its-so-hard-to-go-back-to-work-after-being-a-stay-at-home-mom-or-dad.html

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How to Use Retail or Service Experience to Get a 9-to-5 Job https://www.prosearchmaine.com/resource-hub/use-retail-experience-for-professional-job/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000 http://pro-search-2019.local/use-retail-experience-for-professional-job/ Anyone who has worked in the retail or service industry knows the list of valuable skills obtained in this fast-paced and high-stress industry is immense. Skills that are in high demand and applicable in today’s professional job market. So, if you’re ready to move to a more predictable schedule – or one that includes benefits […]

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Anyone who has worked in the retail or service industry knows the list of valuable skills obtained in this fast-paced and high-stress industry is immense. Skills that are in high demand and applicable in today’s professional job market.

So, if you’re ready to move to a more predictable schedule – or one that includes benefits like health insurance and retirement accounts, now is the perfect time. One industry in particular is booming in Southern Maine – temporary staffing. And, before you shake your head, consider the strong demand in this industry for people with retail service skills. It’s the perfect bridge into the professional world, giving you the opportunity to explore new jobs in different industries without having to commit to a permanent career path.

Put your marketing skills to use: It’s time to sell yourself!

You know you want to get your foot in the door in the professional world. You want to have a more dependable and routine schedule than the crazy one you have now. You’re motivated to expand your skills, obtain important contacts and references, make some money, and maximize your career potential. You want to see what this 9-to-5, Monday-to-Friday world is like before you choose your direction. It’s all good, but it’s a lot to sort out.

All of this requires some good marketing on your part. Instead of it being about the products/services you provide, this pitch is now all about you!

When presenting yourself to a potential employer in Southern Maine, you need to craft the right package. Here’s how to do it:

Create a personable cover letter highlighting your skills. In thinking about what’s most important to an employer, focus on specific areas like:

  • Sales (did you play a part in boosting profitability? Are there other notable things like this to highlight?)
  • Work ethic (demonstrate your dedication to your employer and personal work goals)
  • Customer service (every industry deals with challenging client/customer situations- what did you bring to the table to ensure customer satisfaction goals were met?)
  • Multi-tasking under pressure (is this something you thrive on?)
  • A strong team-player mentality (and how you can work with many different types of personalities)
  • Management skills (be very specific here in any kind of managerial responsibilities you had)
  • Volunteer work- have you already put your retail skills to good use at a non-profit organization? If you haven’t yet, seek out volunteer opportunities to build up your professional portfolio and skills, and gain important networking connections all while doing some feel-good work here in southern Maine.

And of course, don’t forget about networking. If you like the retail organization you currently work for, check with the company to see if any professional jobs are available right now or are coming down the pipeline. If you’re looking to broaden your net, dive into your existing network of friends/acquaintances to see what connections they might have (i.e. LinkedIn, social media) that could give you a leg up in your job search.

Most importantly, if you really want to get into a new position quickly, look for a respected temporary staffing agency to help. Why?

According to Inc.

  • 79% of job seekers use social media in their job search (this jumps to 86% of younger job seekers who are in the first decade of their careers).
  • 45% of job seekers use their mobile devices to search for jobs at least once daily.

Simply put, the well-known internet job boards are over-crowded, and they are not the most effective way to get a temporary position. That’s where ProSearch comes in.

Because job boards are oversaturated and cumbersome – for both job seekers and employers – many top employers in Maine turn to temporary staffing agencies to help fill (or exclusively fill) key positions. Often, they see these jobs as extended interviews (we call them Pathway Positions), where the goal is to find a good fit and hire them permanently at the end of their temporary contract.

Southern Maine’s top employers come to us to fill these positions with our quality candidates, oftentimes before the jobs are even advertised online. Being part of the ProSearch network gives you exclusive access to these opportunities, and a recruiter to help match you with the best fit.

Joining the ProSearch network is free and easy to do. Just submit your resume and a couple words about the type of position you’re looking for on our website. If it sounds like a good fit, one of our recruiters will give you a call to talk more about what you are looking for in making the shift from retail into the 9-5 world, and if a temp-to-hire outcome (via our Pathway Positions) is of interest. Not only will the recruiters be able to match you up to current opportunities, they may also have some inside insight into potential opportunities coming up in the near future.

The Southern Maine job market is hot right now, and it’s a great time to make this leap into a new industry, putting your valuable retail or service industry skills to work for a top southern Maine company.

Join the ProSearch network today and start a 9-to-5 job tomorrow!

At ProSearch, we believe that people’s time and careers are important, and we pride ourselves on helping our candidates and clients find the right fit in an open and honest way. While these jobs may be temporary, they far exceed short-term transactions, and we are fully engaged in helping all of our candidates find the very best solutions for their next employment step.

If you’re ready to take this first step and have ProSearch’s talented recruiters behind you, visit our job board or give us a call at (207) 775-7600 for immediate VIP access to the best network of job opportunities from Southern Maine’s top employers. Your retail industry skills and dedication to applying them in the 9-5 world marks an exciting transition in your professional life.

Let’s get to work!

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Top Tips for Parents Returning to the Workforce https://www.prosearchmaine.com/resource-hub/tips-for-parents-returning-to-workforce/ Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000 http://pro-search-2019.local/?p=3368 Returning to the workforce after taking time off to raise kids can be, well, a little intimidating. Of course, there are plenty of great benefits, like lunch hours that don’t involve cutting off crusts, bathroom breaks without toddlers banging down the door, and most importantly – getting paid for your labor. But getting to those […]

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Returning to the workforce after taking time off to raise kids can be, well, a little intimidating. Of course, there are plenty of great benefits, like lunch hours that don’t involve cutting off crusts, bathroom breaks without toddlers banging down the door, and most importantly – getting paid for your labor. But getting to those benefits (submitting resumes, chasing down interviews, and rebuilding your professional network) can sometimes feel daunting.

While making the shift back to the workforce can feel overwhelming, there are things you can do to facilitate an easier transition and increase your likelihood of finding the perfect position.

1. Volunteer – Offering to donate time through volunteering is an excellent way to make new connections, update your skills, and earn valuable (and timely) experience that you can immediately add to your resume. Organizations and websites such as Junior Achievement, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Rippleffect, and Make a Wish make it easy to find local opportunities where you can put your job-applicable talents to good use.

2. Get Certified – Employers will be impressed to see that you’ve taken the initiative to add to your education while you were out of the workforce. Here in Southern Maine, SMCC offers more than 40 degree and certificate programs. Northeast Technical Institute (NTI) offers technical career-oriented training in Scarborough, Lewiston, and Bangor, and online certification opportunities abound from companies like Google to online programs through local colleges and universities.

3. Get Connected – People who may have been “out of the professional loop” while managing the myriad of responsibilities required to run a household will find support by partnering with a local professional temporary staffing agency. There, job seekers will find recruiters who have the local industry knowledge and professional network to connect you with good-fit opportunities quickly.

How A Temporary Staffing Agency Could Work for You

While a temp position may not be at the top of your employment list, you may be surprised to learn that many of Southern Maine’s most prestigious employers regularly turn to established temporary staffing agencies to fill open positions quickly, including temp-to-hire positions. We call these opportunities Pathway Positions here at ProSearch since the temp position is what gets you noticed and through the door. It also gives you a hands-on chance to develop those highly sought-after “soft” skills and experience that really make your resume shine.  You might still think that temping is what people do when they can’t get a real job. These days, that couldn’t be further from the truth. The reality is that temping is often the quickest way to get back to work in Maine.

Some of the other benefits of connecting with a temporary staffing firm when returning to the workforce include:

  • The ability to try out different jobs before committing to a specific career path.
  • A way to build relationships with a team of recruiters that can keep you “top of mind” with hiring managers and alert you to future opportunities – often before they ever see the light of a job board.
  • Get an inside track with several of Maine’s most prominent employers that hire exclusively (or almost exclusively) through temp/recruiting agencies.
  • The opportunity to “get out there”, and start working and getting paid right away.
  • A chance to rebuild or revamp your professional network and secure new, relevant professional references.

Research from the American Staffing Association (ASA) found that typically a little more than one-third (35%) of all temporary job placements end up receiving offers for permanent, full-time work from their employers.

So, instead of thinking that you are somehow “settling” by taking a temporary position, consider a temp placement as essentially being an extended interview (for both you and your new employer). Even better, you are getting paid and gaining valuable resume-building experience.

Let’s Get You Back to Work

So before you spend countless hours surfing job boards for positions that may have already been filled or reach out awkwardly to previous coworkers that you haven’t spoken with in years, let a trusted temporary staffing agency do some of the heavy lifting for you, and focus your energy on everything else you need to do to create a smooth transition back to work.

Ready to Get Started?

Joining the ProSearch Network will give you access to better jobs that so many others will never see. Our recruiters go to work for you, connecting your skills with local employers and good-fit positions that are often filled by candidates in our network before they ever make it to a job board – all at no cost to you. If you’re looking to return to the workforce as quickly as possible. Join the ProSearch Network today!

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10 Tips to Turn Your Restaurant Job into a Professional Gig https://www.prosearchmaine.com/resource-hub/how-to-leave-your-restaurant-job-tips/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000 http://pro-search-2019.local/?p=3353 The food service industry is legendary for its intensity. The hours are long, the work is hard, the physical requirements are grueling, and the customers can be beyond challenging. To call it hard work is an understatement. So, if you’re looking to shift into a professional office job, maybe one that offers benefits like health […]

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The food service industry is legendary for its intensity. The hours are long, the work is hard, the physical requirements are grueling, and the customers can be beyond challenging. To call it hard work is an understatement. So, if you’re looking to shift into a professional office job, maybe one that offers benefits like health insurance and 401k, we get it – and we can help.

While you’ve probably heard that unemployment is at a record low, and you might assume landing a professional job will be a cinch – the reality is that good, professional jobs at top Maine employers can be hard to come by.

In order to stand out, you’ll need to build up the right kind of experience. Temp jobs are the perfect fit for this type of situation. They’re like a bridge into the professional world, giving you the opportunity to explore new jobs in different industries, gain experience, and get paid – all without having to commit to a permanent career path. And, there is a genuine demand in this industry for people with restaurant service skills. If you are ready to hear more, let’s get started!

It’s Time to Become a Professional (And You Already Have the Foundation!)

When you’re changing industries the number one thing you need to do is show employers how your previous experience translates to your desired industry. But, “I just have a restaurant on my resume,” you may think… “What more is there to include?”

The truth is, there is so much more relevant and exciting experience you bring to the table!  Now it’s time to start shifting your mindset to highlighting the many skills you have, and not just reporting the places you’ve worked.

A great starting place is the JWU Online blog, “Five Career Skills I learned Working in a Restaurant,” by Annie Shalvey which uncovers the “bigger picture” thinking that should be applied to your professional journey. Her five key points are summarized below as the kick-off to our 10 top tips!

1. Patience and Problem-Solving: The restaurant world is characterized by unexpected (often stressful) situations, and you are required to problem-solve with positivity and patience, especially since the hospitality industry lives and dies by positive customer reviews and word of mouth.

How this applies to you: What experiences have you had keeping your cool in difficult situations? What tools did you use to solve problems and what were the final outcomes?

2. Multi-Tasking: In a busy restaurant, there is no such thing as one task at a time. You’ve got multiple food orders up, the kitchen is calling you, the customer waving you over, and you’ve spotted another table that needs water on your way over.

How this applies to you: How do you best prioritize your responsibilities and needed tasks at hand? How do you get it all done, and how do you do it in a calm and positive way? Do you like wearing many hats, and how could this help an employer that specializes in many different areas?

3. Flexibility: Just like with any team, restaurant life requires you to “pitch in” and help other people if it’s needed for the greater good of the team, the business, or the customers, even if it isn’t “your job.”

How this applies to you: How do you collaborate with your coworkers on their projects and also get your tasks done? Are you a team player that’s willing to do what is needed to bring about the best outcomes?

4. Communication: Everything in the restaurant industry requires communication. From talking to customers, to coordinating with the kitchen, to working with colleagues, you need excellent communication skills, especially when situations can get sticky. This is an incredibly valuable skill in the professional world, too!

How this applies to you: What is your communication style? How do you help the entire team get through challenging situations?

5. Thick Skin: This is something that every single adult still works on, and the restaurant world has given you an amazing head start! Instead of getting emotional, how can you manage the stress and learn from it?

How this applies to you: How do you handle criticism? Do you apply it constructively? And, can you communicate calmly with other people in uncomfortable situations?

Once you’ve thought about how your restaurant industry skills translate to the professional world, it’s time to freshen up that resume. Some quick tips to getting your resume ready include:

6. Create A Personable Cover Letter Highlighting Your Skills. In addition to the transferable skills highlighted above, consider:

Sales Experience: what kind of profitability did you bring to the restaurant? Have you mastered the art of suggestive, up-selling?

  • Work Ethic: demonstrate how you were much more than a server and show the team-building skills you brought to the business and the people around you.
  • Management Skills: be very specific here and list any kind of managerial responsibilities you had in your previous role.

7. Volunteer: Seek out volunteer opportunities to build up your professional portfolio and skills, and gain important networking connections all while doing good work for the Maine community.  

For potential ideas and opportunities, check out local organizations like Junior Achievement, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Rippleffect, or Make a Wish.

8. Network: Fully explore your existing network of friends and acquaintances (both on and offline) to see what connections they might have that could give you a leg up in your job search.

9. Get a Head Start with A Temporary Staffing Agency

If you really want to get into a new position quickly, look for a respected temporary staffing agency to help. Internet job boards tend to be overcrowded, outdated, and inefficient in terms of landing a new position quickly. That’s where ProSearch comes in.

Because job boards are oversaturated and cumbersome – for both job seekers and employers – many top employers in Maine turn to temporary staffing agencies to help fill (or exclusively fill) key positions. Often, they see these jobs as extended interviews (we call them Pathway Positions) where the goal is to find a good fit and hire them permanently at the end of their temp contract.

Southern Maine’s top employers turn to ProSearch to fill these positions with our quality candidates, oftentimes before the jobs are even advertised online. Being part of the ProSearch network gives you exclusive access to these opportunities, and a recruiter to help match you with the best fit.

Joining the ProSearch network is free and easy to do. Just submit your resume and a bit about the type of position you’re looking for on our website. If it sounds like a good fit, one of our recruiters will call you to chat more about what you are looking for in making the shift from the restaurant industry into the professional world, and help land you a professional position quickly.

The Southern Maine job market is hot right now, and it’s a great time to make this leap, putting your valuable restaurant service industry skills to work for a top southern Maine company.

10. Join the ProSearch Network Today And Start Your Professional Gig Tomorrow!

At ProSearch, we believe that people’s time and careers are important, and we pride ourselves on helping our candidates and clients find the right fit in an open and honest way. While these jobs may be temporary, we are fully engaged in helping all of our candidates find the very best solutions for the next step in their career.

If you’re ready to take this first step and have ProSearch’s talented recruiters behind you, visit our website or give us a call at (207) 775-7600 for immediate access to the best network of job opportunities from southern Maine’s top employers. Join the ProSearch Network today! Let’s get to work!

References:
https://online.jwu.edu/blog/five-career-skills-i-learned-working-restaurant

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How to Market Your Parenting Experience to Employers in Maine https://www.prosearchmaine.com/resource-hub/market-parental-experience-to-employers/ Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000 http://pro-search-2019.local/market-parental-experience-to-employers/ As a full-time parent, you’ve already conquered the hardest job out there, not to mention one without an instruction manual. Now you’re ready to take your skills and unique perspective to the job force. Understandably, you may be nervous about re-entering the professional market with your college and early job experiences in the rearview mirror, […]

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As a full-time parent, you’ve already conquered the hardest job out there, not to mention one without an instruction manual. Now you’re ready to take your skills and unique perspective to the job force. Understandably, you may be nervous about re-entering the professional market with your college and early job experiences in the rearview mirror, but it’s time to look forward and put that parenting experience to work for you.  

It may not be the first place you think to look, but a temp position is a great way to bridge that long gap between pre-child work experience and today’s job market. Since you’ll need some help getting up to speed on the current job market and a leg up on connecting with the right employers, a temporary staffing agency based in Southern Maine is often the perfect way to make this next big step. Getting back into the professional working world, without making long-term career commitments, is easier than you might think, so let’s get started!

Why temporary employment is key to work-life balance

You probably have vivid memories of your career before you had children. Long hours, tough commutes, never-ending meetings, and unexpected “fire drills” that cut into your holiday or vacation plans. This is not the case with temporary employment. You go to your job each day, get paid for the time you actually work (no more unpaid overtime), and then go home to your family.

With this kind of job flexibility, you get that work-life balance that you need (and have earned!) at this stage of your life. Just like you can be “on” at work, you also need to be equally “on” in your home life and present with your family.

Temporary employment is also the easiest way to head back into the workforce. It’s a golden opportunity to explore exciting new industries and different careers that might not have been around in your previous work life. It’s also the most effective way to dust off your resume and start populating it with all-new professional experience, updated skills, and immerse yourself in the emerging technologies and strategies that today’s employers are looking for. Speaking of your resume, if you are nervous about its current state, let’s tackle how to quickly polish it up.

Confidence over the timing gap: Let’s get the resume ready!

If you are stumped about how to update your resume, start by checking out current resume standards and templates to ensure you are using the right format to meet today’s contemporary expectations.

Next, it’s time to get started on the content with a few simple strategies:

  • Focus your resume and cover letter on transferrable skills. As a full-time parent you did some amazing work that an employer would be lucky to have; highlight things like notable organization, communication skills, and grace under pressure in these documents.
  • Since there is a long gap since your last job, put your most impressive/relevant/noteworthy experience and accomplishments at the top, instead of in reverse chronological order.
  • Make sure to include your roles in various parenting, community, and volunteer organizations, and detail your marketable skills used in these positions.
  • Look for and connect with employers who value specific and unique skills that parents bring to the table.
  • Network with other parents that have solid professional connections.  
  • Polish it up; make sure it’s error-free before it goes out!  

Above all, be honest and confident. Sure, it’s been a while, but so many top employers need you exactly for the experience you already have! Show them what you can bring to the table, and let a skilled temporary staffing agency help to get it in front of southern Maine’s top employers.

Getting started with a temporary staffing agency in Southern Maine

If it’s been a while since you’ve been in the workforce, working with a temporary staffing agency to help you fine-tune your resume, better visualize your goals, and gain confidence about going back to work can be a huge advantage. Since many of Maine’s top employers utilize ProSearch (often exclusively) as a trusted staffing partner, you’ll be adding another layer of professional credibility to your resume, just by being a part of the network.

The first step is simple. Just send your resume with your professional background and skill set to ProSearch. After that, you’ll speak to a specialized recruiter about your ideal position (including those work-life balance options that you need) and areas of interest, all at no cost and with zero risk to you.

At ProSearch, your profile is then matched to current job openings across Southern Maine’s top employers. Instead of scouring job listing boards or spending all your time online submitting resumes, you’re already in the ProSearch network when the right opportunity comes up. As a major benefit to our candidates, we fill the majority of our positions (almost 50%) before they’re even advertised, so no one else even gets the chance to compete for the job, leaving you front and center on the recruiters’ radar when the perfect opportunity knocks.

And, if you are looking for a “temp-to-hire” situation, talk to our recruiters about our Pathway Positions – temporary jobs that are designed to turn into full-time positions. Think of it like an extended interview that you actually get paid for!

Your skills, especially those gained in your important full-time parenting role, are in high demand. Now it’s time to let ProSearch help you make this important next big step back into the working world.

Join the ProSearch network today!

At ProSearch, we believe that people’s time and careers are important, and we pride ourselves on helping our candidates and clients find the right fit in an open and honest way. While these jobs may be temporary, they far exceed short-term transactions, and we are fully engaged in helping all of our candidates find the very best solutions for their next employment step.

If you are ready to have ProSearch’s talented recruiters behind you, visit our website or give us a call at (207) 775-7600 for immediate VIP access to the best network of job opportunities from southern Maine’s top employers before other people even get the chance to see it. No longer do you have to make the hard choice between work and family; with temporary employment in Southern Maine, you can have both. It’s an exciting time to find yourself in the professional world again, and this valuable job experience will help provide clarity on your next steps! Join the ProSearch Network today!

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