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6 Outside Sales Tips to Be Successful

February 24, 2022

In the continuously evolving sales industry, the most effective sales techniques still are being used today. Although the processes may be slightly different, the results typically lead to closing on deals. Knowing what some of these techniques help*– you move forward in your sales career. Choose among these six tips to increase your success in…

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How to Increase Your Manufacturing Productivity

February 17, 2022

Maintaining productivity at your manufacturing facility is important. It helps get your finished products into the hands of consumers. One way to increase your productivity is by improving your efficiency. The faster the work is done, the more finished products you can produce. This elevates your bottom line. Implement these tips to improve productivity at…

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How to Include Manufacturing Experience on Your Resume

February 10, 2022

Your manufacturing resume provides a first impression of you for a hiring manager. It highlights your skills, experience, and other qualifications that make you suited for a role. This is why your experience section takes up the most space on your resume. It tells employers how you added value to other organizations and how you…

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Should You Hire the Overqualified Candidate?

February 3, 2022

When you have a role that is hard to fill, you may be tempted to hire any highly skilled applicant who shows interest. However, if you bring them aboard right away, you may run into problems down the road. Because there are advantages and disadvantages to hiring an overqualified applicant, be sure to think about…

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Tips as a New Manufacturing Engineer

January 27, 2022

You just accepted a job as a manufacturing engineer. So, how can you start off on the right foot? Here are three tips to help you begin the newest chapter in your career. How to Successfully Launch Your Job as a Manufacturing Engineer 1. Be Ready Introduce Yourself Your new co-workers will want to get…

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Signs a Manufacturing Candidate Is a Job Hopper

January 20, 2022

You’re interviewing applicants for an open manufacturing position, and you’ve found a great fit. Yet, you suspect this individual could be a job hopper. So, how can you tell? Here are three signs you may be better off hiring someone else. Tops Signs a Candidate Is a Job Hopper 1. They’ve Had Lots of Different…

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How the Interview Question “What Are Your Interests?” Can Determine If the Company Is a Good Fit

January 13, 2022

You’re at an interview, and the hiring manager asks, “What are your interests?” So, what should you say? And how can their reaction to your response help you to determine if the company is a good fit? Why Do Hiring Managers Ask This Question? As with other common interview prompts such as, “Tell me about…

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Sustainable Manufacturing Starts on the Factory Floor

January 6, 2022

Sustainable manufacturing protects the environment and creates better businesses. So, how can your company get involved in this positive trend? It all starts on the factory floor. What Is Sustainable Manufacturing? According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, “Sustainable manufacturing is the creation of manufactured products through economically-sound processes that minimize negative environmental impacts…

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How to Successfully Start Your New Manufacturing Job

December 30, 2021

You’ve accepted an offer, and your job hunt is over! So, are you ready to get to work? If you’re a little nervous, that’s OK. Here’s how to successfully start your new manufacturing job. Four Tips for Successfully Starting a New Manufacturing Job 1. Prepare an Elevator Pitch On your first day, everyone is going…

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Ways to Offer Flexibility to Your Manufacturing Employees

December 23, 2021

Work-from-home opportunities became more popular than ever during the pandemic. Unfortunately, it’s nearly impossible to create these remote options for most manufacturing jobs. Nevertheless, your organization still CAN offer scheduling flexibility to your manufacturing employees. Here’s how. Top Ways to Offer Flexibility to Manufacturing Employees Provide Flexible Start/End Times Traditionally, manufacturing plants have set schedules.…

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