5 Ways to Increase The Quality of Hire

Be Realistic About Your Needs Vs. Wants:

Four Years. According to a LinkedIn study, that is the average time an employee will stay at your company. Keeping this in mind may help you better distinguish between your needs and wants. Knowing what skills are necessary to get the job done as the position requires today and for the foreseeable future will prevent you from over or under-hiring. 

Get Competitive With Your Compensation:

In today’s market you need to be focusing in on the passive job seekers, who are more selective. By being competitive with your compensation and benefits package you will pique the interest of those great candidates who are just waiting for the right opportunity to come along before they make their move. 

Understand Your Organizational Culture:

This means the good, the bad and the indifferent. The ‘ideal’ culture is often thought of as out of reach for many organizations. Culture isn’t about being like Google or Southwest Air, it is about knowing what makes your organization tick. 

Don’t Underestimate the Power of Going Social:

While employers are indicating that the #1 source of quality hires are job boards, social media is in a solid second place. While in most cases signing up for social media sites are cost-free, a strong and effective social media presence requires an investment in both time and money.

Recruiting’s 2015 Buzzword – “Matchmaking”:

Candidates come with diverse experience and skills, and while some companies may rely on expensive software to align keywords to qualifications, the fact remains that matchmaking is more of an art than a science. It’s about knowing your candidate, your company and the specific role you need to fill. With this in mind, Manpower has been Matchmaking since before it was all the rage. 

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5 Steps to Finding a New Job in 2015!

Set Long and Short Term Career Goals:

The most successful job seekers develop a long-term career path. Take the time to determine where you want to be, professionally, in 5-10 years. From there you will be better positioned to know what small steps you need to take to get there.

Build Your Resume:

Your resume is a living document. Keep your long-term career goals in mind and take on projects and positions that will help move your closer to achieving those goals. As you learn new skills or take on more responsibilities be sure to add them to your resume.

Develop Your Professional Network:

To tap into the hidden job market it is important to have good connections. Using social media to build a network is one way to do it – but it in no way replaces getting out in your community and meeting people. Volunteer and be active!

Use Your Resources Wisely:

There are countless resources available to support your job search. Know what they are and how they can best support you. To get the best results you will want to use a variety of resources including staffing firms, job boards and community programs.

Interview With Confidence:

Take the time to research the company, their goals and their culture. This will allow you to ask good questions and be able to speak about how you can best support the organization. Being prepared will demonstrate you genuine interest in the position and their business. 

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Auburn, ME (12/16/2014) – This holiday season more than 550 cards will be sent to local service members; thanks to Manpower Maine, The American Red Cross and thoughtful Mainers! This is Manpower Maine’s 2nd annual drive to support the American Red Cross “Holiday Mail for Heroes” program. Holiday greetings were collected by Manpower Maine and delivered by the Red Cross to Maine veterans, military families and active-duty service members around the world.

April Clark, Manpower Maine President, said, “The team at Manpower believes it is important to send well wishes to those that protect and serve our country.” Clark added, “We are grateful for the sacrifices that our dedicated service members make for our country, this is one simple way for people in Maine to show their gratitude. This year we were thrilled to have participation from several local organizations, like Nokomis Regional High School.”

“To me, being a Veteran, seeing people take time to do this for our troops is so heartwarming,” said John McKim, JROTC Instructor, Nokomis Regional High School. “As for my school, we will gladly participate again.”

According to Manpower Maine’s President, “We put the call out to the community in November and were inspired by the response – it is a testament to the heart of Maine when people stop and take time out of their busy lives to do something that will mean so much to someone else. We are proud of the communities we serve and thank you!”

About Manpower Maine
With over 53 years in the state, Manpower is Maine’s leader in employment solutions including permanent, temporary and contract recruitment; employee assessment and selection; training, outplacement and consulting. Manpower employs thousands of Maine citizens and connects hundreds of companies with the talent they need to succeed and grow, through offices in Bangor, Augusta, Rockland, Auburn, Portland, Biddeford and Springvale.
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Auburn, ME – Manpower Maine is pleased to announce the addition of Heidi Sawyer to the Auburn office in the role of Manager, Market Engagement.  In this role, Sawyer will be responsible for managing communication and marketing initiatives for all Manpower Branches in Maine, while building a community that supports the growth of Maine’s economy.

Sawyer joins Manpower bringing more than 8 years experience in employment advertising, marketing and public relations. Most recently, serving as the Marketing Manager for JobsInTheUS.com, Sawyer developed a passion for helping Maine get to work and we are fortunate to have her bring the same knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to Manpower’s candidates, associates and clients.  

She currently resides in Lewiston with her husband and teenage son, and is actively involved in the community as a member of the steering committee for the Young Professionals of Lewiston/Auburn (yplaa) and Co-Chair of the yplaa Betterment Committee.

Manpower has been a part of the Maine business community for 53 years and currently serves thousands of candidates and hundreds of employers. To learn more about Manpower Maine visit their website manpowermaine.tempurl.host or follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/manpowermaine.

About Manpower Maine

With over 50 years in the state, Manpower is Maine’s leader in employment solutions including permanent, temporary and contract recruitment; employee assessment and selection; training, outplacement and consulting.  Manpower employs thousands of Maine citizens and connects hundreds of companies with the talent they need to succeed and grow, through offices in Bangor, Augusta, Rockland, Auburn, Portland, Biddeford and Springvale.

AUBURN, Maine — Manpower Maine is pleased to announce the promotion of April Clark to the role of President. In this role Clark will be responsible for providing strategic leadership for the company by working with the management team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies all while actively being involved in supporting and enhancing the Manpower brand.

Clark graduated from the University of Maine with a BA in Communication in 1985, and she immediately joined the Manpower team as a Service Representative. In her 29 years with Manpower she has held a variety of roles and participated in all facets of developing creative approaches to satisfying client staffing needs and exceeding expectations. For the last 18 years she has excelled in the role of Vice President.

“April has been a key player in the direction and success of the business for many years, and we have all come to rely on her judgment on business issues.” John Larsson, CEO Manpower “It is a rarity in today’s workforce to have an employee dedicate their professional career to a singular organization, and I believe a fete like this speaks to not only April’s character, in addition, I think is speaks volumes about the Manpower team as a whole.”

Through her close relationships with hundreds of Manpower clients, and her strong contacts throughout North America, and passion for all things employment and leadership, Clark is eager and able to offer staffing and management solutions gleaned from an extremely broad base.

In addition to her steadfast commitment to the organization, Clark is an active member and trusted adviser in her local and business community serving on the: Maine State Council of Society for Human Resource Management for past 8 years; currently serves as its District Director, first in the state to hold this leadership role, Diversity Hiring Coalition for past 12 year; served in leadership roles on the board and various committees, Executive Committee for AMFO (Association of Manpower Franchise Owners); AMFO Board of Directors, along with a number of HR, training and workforce related organizations over her entire tenure at Manpower.

Clark resides in Lewiston with her husband, Peter and two children Cleo and Wyatt.

Manpower has been a part of the Maine business community for 53 years and currently serves thousands of candidates and hundreds of employers. To learn more about Manpower Maine visit their website manpowermaine.tempurl.host or follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/manpowermaine.

About Manpower Maine

With over 50 years in the state, Manpower is Maine’s leader in employment solutions including permanent, temporary and contract recruitment; employee assessment and selection; training, outplacement and consulting. Manpower employs thousands of Maine citizens and connects hundreds of companies with the talent they need to succeed and grow, through offices in Bangor, Augusta, Rockland, Auburn, Portland, Biddeford and Springvale.

Heidi Sawyer, Market Engagement

207-784-9353

Heidi.Sawyer@manpower.com

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One Resume. A World of Possibilities.

Manpower is the premier global staffing firm and that is something we take seriously. In addition to global reach, ManpowerMaine offices are locally owned and operated, which means when you are looking for work in York County, we have the local market covered as well. 

When you register one simple resume opens a world of options. If you are looking for local work we have a long list of companies we partner with that can open many doors for you.

Should life take you in another direction and you decide to move somewhere else in the U.S. or internationally – we can connect you with other Manpower offices to help with your transition. 

Current Openings.

Currently, for York County, we have 100+ openings with a large concentration in light industrial and manufacturing. Most positions offer full-time hours with a pay range of $10-$18 per hour, depending on position and experience. 

Positions include: Manufacturing Associates, CNC Operators, Lobster Sorters/Packers, Forklift Operators, Building Trades Laborers, Mechanical Assembly, Machine Operators and much more.

We look for candidates with strong/verifiable work histories, relevant experience and the right cultural fit for the organizations we are representing. 

While these are some of the positions we are hiring for today, we get requests for Manpower Associates each and every day – many of which we fill before we advertise for them. If you want access to all the jobs that we have to offer we encourage registering on our website. The more information you provide during the registration process the more we will be able to find positions that are well-suited to your diverse skillsets. 

Work With York County’s Best.

As a trusted provider of high quality talent in Maine, we are fortunate to work with some of Maine’s most recognizable companies. Our business partners know that when they bring a Manpower Associate on board, they are getting the most qualified candidate for the job. As a Manpower Associate, you are more than just our employee, you are part of a well-respected team.

More Than You Think.

At Manpower Maine, we do much more than just provide jobs. We provide career opportunities with the flexibility to match virtually any lifestyle. While we have a rich history of helping companies fill temporary or seasonal positions, what many job seekers may not know is that our clients come also to us to fill their permanent positions. Sometimes that means being a direct hire of the organization and sometimes it is a temp-to-hire position.

When you work with Manpower Recruiters we partner with you to determine what your short-term needs are in addition to your long-term career goals; and then use our state-of-the-art matching software to help match you to the positions that will allow you to be the most successful!