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Success Beyond Landing the Job: For The Championship Win

Success beyond landing the job is much like preparation for winning in a sport. Professional sports teams and individual athletes have specialized strategies and plans for translating a pregame win into a championship. A Champion does not rest when the first game is won, a true champion knows that’s when the real work begins. Now… Read more »

Things Not To Say In An Interview

Whether interviewing in person or by phone, always keep the interview on a professional level. Here are a few things not to say in an interview.     Date Night?? Avoid any comments that may come off as flirtatious. Keep all compliments about your interviewer to yourself and never ask them “so what are you… Read more »

What Not To Wear To Your Job Interview

An interview is a pivotal, make-or-break moment when searching for employment. So in order to avoid unintentionally approaching an interview as careless, these 6 WHAT NOT TO WEAR TO YOUR JOB INTERVIEW tips will prevent common clothing and appearance mistakes. Go For a More Natural Look Today is not the day to practice your contour, try… Read more »

How To Be The Best Fit For The Job

At CTR, our ideal placement is one that feels “just right” to the client and job seeker.  In this blog, we are going to share with you how to be the best fit for the job! Pick Relevant Jobs When a recruiter posts an ad for a “Maintenance Technician” and receives a resume of a Starbucks… Read more »

How To Get Your Resume Recognized!

Tired of submitting your resume and not landing the job? Check out this video and hear from one of CTR’s top account managers on how to get your resume recognized and have your resume standing out from the rest!  

5 Steps to Impress Your Interviewer


You have sent in your resume, talked with a recruiter, and now you’re preparing for a face to face interview – follow these 5 steps to impress your interviewer and increase your chances of getting an offer! 

 Arrive Early It’s always a good idea to be at least 15 minutes early for your interview.… Read more »

Top 4 Things Recruiters Look For On a Resume

Here are the top 4 things recruiters are looking for on your resume. Add them to your resume and land the job! Relevancy The resume should reflect the job applied for and/or the objective stated on the resume. For example, if you are a Structural Welder, it may not be in your best interest to… Read more »

5 Things To Remember When Starting A New Job

Congratulations on starting your new job. Here are 5 tips to make your new job experience successful. Preparation Research your new role and ensure that you understand the duties and responsibilities that may arise your first day on the job and in the weeks to come. Be Confident Starting a new job assignment can have you… Read more »

Build Trust

Trust is essential when building a healthy and productive work environment. Whether you’re leading an entire department or work hand-in-hand with a just a few coworkers, it’s important to build trusting relationships. Here are several tips to help build trust with both your coworkers and your superiors: Be honest and share information completely. Be straightforward and… Read more »

Get Motivated

I don’t know about you, but quite frankly I’m sick of hearing about the tough economy. So today, we’re going to focus on 5 ways to turn negative thoughts into positive action. You have a lot of potential – start recognizing it! You may not be built like a bodybuilder or be mistaken for a supermodel. But… Read more »