Introducing, Real Life Recruiting

Real Life Recruiting and I, Frank, will be attending the Las Vegas Job Fair that's being held on March 4, 2009 from 11:00am - 3:00pm at the Texas Station Casino and Hotel. 

This is important because I know a lot of my followers will want to be there or be square. We will be there to hire for Real Life Recruiting as well as to sign you up for our services! If you are in need of a job or in need of great people for your company, stop by and see us!

I think job fairs are so important and, more importantly, extremely vital when in the market for a job, (pardon the pun). They really give you good experience in talking, introducing and meeting people from various industries and backgrounds. Plus, as you're walking out, you'll start to feel a sense of accomplishment which is sometimes lacking while job seeking; you'll feel like you might actually find a job. 

And you will! Thats another reason why job fairs are so great. They give you a chance to meet tons of hiring managers which allow you to feel more comfortable in an interview situation. So even if nothing comes from your time there, experience has still been gained. 

Speaking of your time there - another good thing is the fact that spending just an hour or two is worth it! Hundreds of currently hiring businesses get your resume! Try filling out applications online for jobs; you won't get more than four or five done in the same amount of time...

Well, I need to get back to work finding work for people. Don't forget to visit Real Life Recruiting!

- Frank Viarra

Myths About Temporary Positions

At Real Life Recruiting, we get a lot of apprehension about the temporary positions we offer and so I’ve decided to debunk some myths about them. Firstly, there are a lot of good qualities about landing a temporary position versus a “permanent” or “real” job. And let me say that by permanent, I mean semi-permanent because no job is truly forever, unless you are the owner of a company like myself, (not to throw that in your face or anything). Secondly, by “real” job, most people mean what they went to school for or have an interest in pursuing. And if you subscribe to that way of thinking then you really won’t find a job, not in this market anyway. Isn’t a real job something that pays the bills and gives you peace of mind? If not, it should be. 

Good Quality #1 – Temporary positions give you a job when you need one; allowing you to take home a real paycheck. Businesses are always looking to fill entry-level positions and like the adjective states, anyone can perform these entry-level jobs. Also, there are plenty of jobs that have non-business hours which help the person needing to work only while their young children are in school.

Good Quality #2 – These positions allow you to work exactly where you want to work. Since they are widely available, you get to pick and choose the position, location, etc. instead of having only a few to choose from. 

Good Quality #3 - If you are looking for a job because you’ve decided to change careers, temporary positions are actually perfect for discovering which career you are interested in. Case in point; my sister-in-law, upon graduation, worked in a law firm as a temp position only to find out she hated it! She saved a lot of money by not going to law school.

Good Quality #4 – You are working. Seems obvious but let’s recap the benefits to actually working. 1. No gaps in your employment history. 2. Resume-building skills can be added once you learn them via your job or in your spare time. 3. Less stress - since finding a job is a job, a temp position relieves the financial burden while trying to find your ideal job. 

Good Quality #5 – That temporary position leads to the get-your-foot-in-the-door factor. If your temp job is in, (or develops into) the industry in which you eventually want to work, you automatically have a leg up above all other applicants when the position you want becomes available. And as much as you may not like it, most companies like to hire from within. 

- Frank Viarra

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