Balancing Work With Purpose
“But whatever imbalance you see in your outer world is actually happening on a deeper level. In other words, if the outer events of your life feel overwhelming, that’s a sign that you’re living out of balance on the inside. Fix that and the rest will follow.”
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Tips for Staying Cool and Engaged at Work
If you're like me, you find the heat oppressive and distracting. As far as I'm concerned, a perpetual fall is my ideal weather. Though not everyone realizes it, extreme heat can put a serious crimp in our work habits as well. Just like a rainy day, a high temperature...
You Just Got Promoted! Now What?
Congratulations on the promotion! Perhaps you've earned a new title with new responsibilities, or you've been hired permanently. At Contemporaries, we know how exciting that is since 90% of our people go perm with the clients we send them to. Whether you've been hired...
Quote of the Day: Ralph Waldo Emerson
Nobody can bring you peace but yourself. -Ralph Waldo Emerson All of us have distractions, challenges, and obstacles in life and at work. At the end of the day, the only one who can relieve the stress is yourself. Remember self care strategies, and that only you can...
Quote of the Day: Ralph Marston
You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination. -Ralph Marston Think of your proudest achievement. How much work went into...
Evaluating Boston Staffing Firms: How to Spot the Difference Between a Good Firm and a GREAT Firm
A staffing firm can help your Boston company stay profitable and productive by connecting you with talented people, exactly when you need them. Every business wants to work with a great staffing firm, but it’s not always easy to sort through marketing and sales...
Quote of the Day: Anais Nin
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage. -Anais Nin Without courage, none of us could move forward. Think back to a time where you implemented a change; it could be in your career, personal life, or beyond. It was probably intimidating, and perhaps even...
5 Tips for Working With a Staffing Firm in Boston to Land a Job
Landing your first job out of college can be a stressful and disheartening experience. This is where a Boston staffing firm can help. Working with a staffing firm allows you to find opportunities you wouldn’t uncover on your own, and a good recruiter will provide you...
Quote of the Day: Dalai Lama
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive. -Dalai Lama It is easy to forget this short but powerful line during these times. We want to remind everyone, including ourselves, that we are responsible for the compassion we...
Resume Basics: What NOT To Do
Any recruiter looks at dozens of resumes on a daily basis. That being said, there are always some that stand out, and not always for the right reasons. Your resume is a piece of paper that, quite literally, tells the story of you as an employee. If should paint a...
Finding Peace at the End of Your Week
Friday is unanimously a day of celebration for professionals everywhere; the beginning of a welcome break to the very busy jobs we all have. I recently wrote about activities I use to wind down on the weekend, so in honor of it being Friday once again, I thought I'd...
Quote of the Day: John Wooden
All of life is peaks and valleys. Don't let the peaks get too high and valleys too low. -John Wooden Today's quote brought to you by Success. Photo by Tommy Lisbin on Unsplash Recent Posts
Putting the “Strategy” Back in Strategic Staffing
You’ve probably heard the term “strategic staffing” tossed around and you’ve probably been contacted by companies that claim to do “strategic staffing.” However, not every plan is truly strategic. It’s important to understand what strategic staffing should look like,...
Quote of the Day: Ian Percy
We judge others by their behavior. We judge ourselves by our intentions. -Ian Percy Today's quote brought to you by Clancy's Quotes. Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash Recent Posts
Interview FAQ
If you ask most people, they're usually able to guess what the typical interview questions are. However, if you ask a group of people how they would answer these questions, the answers may vary. So, what are the right answers to such "basic" interview questions? These...