Posts by Pati Kelly
Create a Winning Resume
I have had a lot of calls this month from candidates who are looking to make a move to a new company. People are concerned with layoffs, reorganizations, mergers, and the frustration with project delays. I have spoken to candidates who have been with companies for 10-20 years that say it is just the time…
Read MoreWhat are your salary expectations to make a move?
This question is something I must ask every time I talk to a new candidate about a new job opportunity. Whether you’re aiming for a higher income or simply seeking fair compensation for your skills and experience, negotiating salary can be an important moment in securing a new position. When contemplating a career move, it’s…
Read MoreWE ARE POWERING THE FREAKING WORLD!
I just attended the NAED Women in Industry conference in Salt Lake City. The theme was “Electrify You” and it was attended by over 850 women who work in the electrical industry. Even though women account for only 20% of the workforce in the industry, we are a strong part of every company that invested…
Read MoreInterwire Trade Exposition
Attending the Interwire Trade Exposition always gets me excited about our the Wire & Cable industry and how it impacts lives. Rich Stinson’s (CEO of Southwire) speech was thought-provoking and an interesting look into the future of the wire & cable industry. The re-electrification of the United States will offer us a lot of opportunities…
Read MoreWire & Cable Labor Shortage
Nearly three years into the pandemic, America is still experiencing a labor shortage. About 3.5 million workers are “missing “ from the workforce, according to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Basically, there are more openings than job seekers. Retirements are largely to blame for this gap. The Federal Reserve found that retirements in the last…
Read MoreGEN Z -The Purpose Generation
I attended a recruiting conference recently and a presentation on Gen Z’s stuck with me. As our clients are struggling to hire, they should be planning for their future employees and a large portion will be Gen Z’s Gen Z includes people born between 1997 – 2012 so roughly ages 10 – 25. According to…
Read MoreJob Hopping
Are you the Tortoise or the Hare when it comes to job hopping? We have all heard the fable of the Tortoise and the Hare, slow and steady wins the race and that can be true in your career too! A report from 2014 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that between 1998-2011, individuals…
Read More7 Areas to Help You Dust Off That Old Resume
In the electrical industry, we have noticed more people getting ready to make a job change. Many seem to have been with their companies for 10 years or more and want to raise their heads out of the sand and see what is out there. If you feel the same way, dust off that resume!…
Read MoreHow to Respond to a Recruiter
So you’ve received an email from a recruiter, now what do you do? It’s a great question! Especially during a time when spam mail and unwanted pop-up ads seem to be waiting around every page click, making it hard to decide whether it’s even worth it to respond. It’s also something most people aren’t prepared…
Read MoreFive Essential Ingredients for an Updated Resume
The news headlines can be ominous or filled with opportunity, and either can start you updating your resume. For example, oil and gas companies have laid off more than 250,000 workers, and GE recently announced that Alstom will cut one-fifth of their staff. Yet there are companies who are growing and the LED market…
Read MoreNetworking: Before & After the Job Search
I read a great article by Hannah Morgan, from Career Sherpa. The article was about job searches and how you should stay in touch with colleagues former and current. As a recruiter, I have to check references and it is good when the current references are not the candidate’s neighbor or member of his/her church. …
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