With over 15 years of experience in Lab & Scientific Search and Staffing, Sarah consults with candidates and clients to make great connections happen. In her role as the Director of Recruiting she has consistently provided top-tier talent for contract and permanent hiring needs. Following are Sarah's insights on the recruiting landscape.→
Job Title: Accountant Candidate Profile: Skilled professional with over ten years of experience in accounting Client: International Real Estate Franchise Position Type: Long-term contract Location: Northbrook, IL→
Job Title: Electromechanical Engineer Candidate Profile: Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in sheet metal design component models, assemblies, and detail drawings utilizing Windchill, Pro/E, Wildfire, and Creo Client: International company providing innovative water technology to the world Position Type: Long-term contract Location: Morton Grove, IL→
Is it too obvious to state that a healthy balance between work and your personal life is necessary for overall well-being? Apparently not, since most of us struggle to find this sweet spot. It is said that everything is good in moderation. Whether it is the Christmas cookies and family time the upcoming holidays bring or the amount of time you designate as the hours of your work day, a balance is necessary with everything. Keeping all aspects of your life in harmony doesn’t just happen instantly, it takes time along with trial and error to find a work-life parity that allows you to be your most healthy self.→
Job Title: Data Entry Specialist Candidate Profile: A performance driven administrative professional with skills in communication and organization; BS in Management Client: International Logistics Services Company Position Type: Short-term contract Location: Des Plaines, IL→
How many times have you walked away from a conversation and wish you had taken the opportunity during the interaction to expand your professional network? These opportunities happen often in corporate settings or even just during a trip to the grocery store -- they can all be perfect situations to use the famed elevator pitch.→
Job Title: Chemist Candidate Profile: Scientist with over nine years of experience in industrial/environmental research and quality assurance as a chemical analyst Client: Recognized International Industry Leader in Confections Position Type: Short-term contract Location: Chicago, IL→
With your future just around the corner, putting your best foot forward with recruiters at your next job fair is imperative. Job fairs can be stressful as you stand in endless lines among your competition, waiting to make a lasting impression on a recruiter. Whether you think you’re almost ready to tackle this next event or you’re finding yourself questioning even the basics of the business world, we’ve got you covered with this quick guide to nailing your next job fair.→
Job Title: Revit Architect Candidate Profile: Architect with experience in residential design and skillsets in Rhino, Sketchup, Revit, AutoCad, Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Grasshopper Client: Influential International Architecture Firm Position Type: Long-term contract Location: Chicago, IL→
Messina Group's BECO division has over 50 years of experience sourcing and placing talented professionals within the engineering and manufacturing industries. The temporary, contract-to-hire and direct hire professionals we place apply innovative technologies and process improvements to each project they're working on. As a result, they provide end-to-end engineering solutions on time and on budget – from analytical design, verification and validation to product engineering and development. Below is a sample of recent positions we’ve successfully filled for some of our top clients in 2017.→
Have you ever considered working with a staffing agency before? Have you ever worked with a staffing agency but had a negative experience? Here at Messina Group Staffing, we understand that successful placement is a two-way street, and strive to prioritize the needs of our employees above all else. To show you what it's really like to work with our organization, here's a glimpse into one of our employee success stories featuring Bill S. Bill is a former client of Messina Group, who turned to us after deciding it was time to find a better opportunity for himself.→
Tracy Vistine brings more than 10 years of experience in financial staffing to her role as the director of recruiting for Messina Group. Tracy joined Messina in 2005, and under her recruiting direction, Messina’s Financial Temps division has consistently provided clients with top-tier financial and accounting talent for their staffing and consulting needs. Here's her story.→
With the rebounding economy and the changing landscape, organizations continue to grow -- so does the need for additional finance talent. While there remains an increased demand for the core finance and accounting skills, LinkedIn reveals data that shows how technology is altering the face of hiring in the financial industry. Why is technology causing such a shift in the finance industry? The finance industry continues to see explosive growth of financial technology -- not surprisingly, it's creating a need for hybrid employees.→
Interviewing for a job can definitely be a nerve-wracking experience. However, candidates have a lot more control over the process than they think. As with many things in life, preparation is the key to success when it comes to interviewing. Here are a few tips for setting yourself up for success in your next big interview:→