Studies over the years have shown that many people are in jobs or careers they do not find fulfilling.  Many standard job sites have tips for finding the right career.  For a different perspective, the following was taken from a recent posting by Deepak Chopra. When...

Whether you are starting a temporary or permanent position, we can all relate to The First Day Jitters.  The following was recently posted on Yahoo.com: You did it! After months of applying for jobs and nerve-wracking interviews, you landed your first job! Now comes the hard...

Want to know what job trends are in New York State?  Here are some statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor: Demographic Information:   2012 Population 19,570,300   2013 Labor Force 9,636,000   2013 Unemployment Rate 7.7% which ranks 25th in the country   2012 Median Household Income $47,700   2012 Per Capita Income $53,200 Unemployment rates in our area: Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSA 6.4% Glens...

We all experience challenging days, both in our work and personal lives.  The following provides tips on how to more effectively deal with those challenges, and come out better for it! Managing Change: Transforming a Hard Day into a Great One By Robin Sharma Author of The #1...

Whether you are a job hunter or currently employed, being mentally strong will help you be more successful.  Remember that it is important to be courteous and respectful, while being mentally strong. The following was recently posted on Forbes.  The majority of the text in the...

The following are excerpts taken from an article written by Sue Shellenbarger, in the Wall Street Journal. Emotions run high during a last day on a job.  You want to vent frustrations with colleagues, have a few laughs, or just disappear. The last impression is the one...

This posting includes some excerpts taken from an article written by Lydia Ramsey on First Impressions, with modifications related to what we experience at Integrated Staffing. These apply whether you are at your first interview with a company, or a follow-up/second interview.  At Integrated Staffing, we...

Integrated Staffing works with several employers/clients, operating a variety of businesses.  There are common threads of concerns in regards to employees that they all share.  As an employee, or someone seeking employment, here are the key points to consider if you want to be successful...

The Labor Department reported last Thursday that nonfarm payrolls rose 223,000 last month after a downwardly revised 254,000 increase in May, with construction and government employment unchanged, and the mining sector purging more jobs. April payrolls were also lowered, meaning 60,000 fewer jobs were created during...