Tips for Ensuring a Safe Workplace
Ensuring that your workplace is safe is an absolute must for any organization. By doing so, you are not only safeguarding your employees from potential hazards, but also fostering a…
Workplace Safety is a Shared Responsibility
A safe and secure workplace not only protects you from harm but also promotes productivity, job satisfaction, and overall success. As we continue to navigate the ever-changing landscape of work,…
Making the Transition from Student to Staff
Congratulations Graduates! Graduation is the start of a new chapter; it marks the beginning of a new phase of life. It is a time of excitement, anticipation, and nervousness as…
Dialing Down Workplace Stress
Guess what? Even your dream job is going to have its fair share of stress. It’s an unavoidable reality. Whether it is the pressure of deadlines, an upcoming performance review,…
Easy Workday Lunch Ideas
Got lunch? Whether your mid-day meal is at noon or 3am, you may struggle coming up with quick and easy workday lunch ideas. So, this could leave you dealing with…
National Random Acts of Kindness Day
Chances are you have experienced both the acts of giving and receiving kindness. If you have, you know the feeling that comes with it. That feeling is palpable. It adds…
4 Steps to Enter the Workforce
Congratulations! You did it. Whether you are crossing the High School or College stage, you are undeniably entering the next phase of your adult life. Graduation is a major milestone…
National Staffing Employee Week
What Temporary Workers Do Matters! Every year, the American Staffing Association celebrates the significant contributions that millions of people in the United States make while employed through staffing agencies. National…
Overcoming Career Mistakes with the Help of A Staffing Firm
Despite the best of intentions, we all make mistakes from time to time, and our professional lives are no exception to that rule. As long as we learn from our…
Interview Questions for Applicants
So you have been called in for an interview. Chances are you are expecting to be asked a ton of questions and hopefully you are practicing your answers. But, have…
Handling Change in the World of Work
Change, it’s the only consistent in this world. While we all know it will inevitably come, more often than not it catches us by surprise and can throw us out…
Tips to Thrive: Take Charge of Your Career
There are a lot of things in this world that are out of our control – but the energy and effort that you bring to your job is entirely up…
Build Your Skills At JSI
Do you like working with your hands? Not afraid of an honest day’s work? Then a job at JSI in Milo may be just what you are looking for. JSI…
Tips to Thrive: Safety Matters
These days, most talk about safety in the workplace revolves around COVID-19. While that is a very important conversation to prioritize as this pandemic evolves, it is also important that…
Recruitment Marketing in the New Normal – Webinar
Manpower has partnered with the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Central Maine Human Resources Association to host an informative webinar for Maine employers covering Recruitment Marketing in…
Jobs Available at IDEXX Laboratories
– If you are looking for steady, long-term work at one of Maine’s most well recognized and respected companies, Manpower has what you are looking for! We have many jobs…
Planning for a Safe Return to Work
The thought of finding a job or going back to work during a pandemic can be downright anxiety-inducing. In addition to adjusting to a new environment or getting back into…
Ask Manpower: Workplace Safety During COVID-19
Ask Manpower: I really need to get back to work, but I’m nervous about the possibility of contracting COVID-19. What kinds of things are employers doing to keep workers safe?…
Hiring Success in the New Normal
The good news is, you are doing it. You are managing unexpected change at an unprecedented speed. You are adapting, you are innovating, and you are using every resource at…
The First Day Back
Some of us have continued to go our workplaces, some have worked (or learned) from home, and some have been unable to do either. For most of us, there will…
Permanent Jobs Currently Available
Advance your search for a permanent job with Manpower! Many high-skilled, passive job seekers have found that by working with a Manpower Recruiter they have not only been able to…
PowerYOU: Getting Your Career on The Right Track
As a Manpower Associate, one major benefit offered is access to over 4,000 FREE online training programs. If career advancement is what you are after, rest assured you have a…
Dressing for Success
No matter how cliche it may sound, you never do get a second chance to make a first impression. What you wear to an interview tells the person you are…
Acing the Virtual Interview
Landing an interview for the job you want feels amazing… until you start overthinking the interview process, and the panic sets in: what if I mess up and say the…
Tips to Thrive – Mastering the Interview
Interviewing is an important part of the job search process, and there are some very simple things you can do to improve your success. Follow these practical tips and you…
Ask Manpower: Following Up After The Interview
Ask Manpower: I had an interview at a company I really want to work for, and I left feeling good about how it went – but it has been a…
Tips to Thrive – Career Development
Growing your career is an exciting but sometimes confusing process. If you’re just starting out or are trying to break into a new field, navigating next steps can be especially…
Soft Skills Learned Through Customer Service
There is much to be learned at any job you hold in your life. Skills that can be incredibly useful in a number of future professions. Whether working in retail,…
Tips to Thrive – Healthy Habits at Work
Improving and maintaining your health isn’t an activity that has to be reserved for your personal time. In fact, there a number of habits that you can build into your…
Health Benefits Work Brings to Your Life
While most people primarily view work as an income generator, have you considered the overall health benefits that the act of working brings to your life? So much of who…
Ask Manpower: Staying Active in Sit Down Job
Ask Manpower: I sit at work all day. Do you have any suggestions on how I can stay active in a sedentary job? As the population becomes increasingly health conscious…
PowerYOU: Manage Stress
As a Manpower Associate, one major benefit offered is access to over 4,000 FREE online training programs. Stress; we all have it. Personal stresses. Professional stresses. We have all become…
Healthy Habits at Work: Lunches
It’s Monday morning, you’re rushing to leave for work for work on time, and as you open the front door, you remember that you didn’t pack a lunch. It looks…
Hire-ME
Establish a Human Connection With Our Recruiters. While technology has made many tasks easier, when it comes to establishing a human connection in something as important as recruiting, it leaves…
Tips to Thrive – Build Your Resume
Your resume should be an ongoing work in progress. What that means is that to thrive in the world of work, you always want to be thinking about how you…
Make Your Resume Work For You
Resumes are to job seeking as tires are to cars. They are a core component to helping move you forward. They need regular updating and maintenance, and there is no…
Ask Manpower: Applying And Not Hearing Back
Ask Manpower: I have been applying to a bunch of jobs, but it seems like I never hear back. What should I do? This is a question we hear a…
Back to Basics: Digital Communication in the Workplace
As time has goes on we all have become increasingly dependent on technology for a bulk of our communication. Emailing, texting, messaging, and who knows what advances are yet to…
Tips to Thrive At Work – Digital Communication
Accidentally hitting reply all or clicking on a link that releases a virus on company devices are things you want to avoid when communicating digitally. Here are some tips to…
Hacking Work: Digital Communication
Everything can be hacked, even the workplace. Manpower is ready to help you hack the world of work with some simple tips to thrive that will keep you moving in…
Back to Basics: Digital Communication in the Job Search
With more ways to apply for work now than ever before, it’s no surprise that some job seekers are left wondering about digital etiquette and best practices. If, like most…
Back to Basics: Boundaries In The Workplace
Establishing healthy and professional boundaries in the world of work is a critical component to long-term success for both companies and employees. Having boundaries in place sets a strong foundation…
Tips to Thrive At Work – Boundaries
Setting healthy boundaries can be a difficult exercise for even the most seasoned professional. We all want to build strong relationships in the workplace but also must ensure that we…
Back to Basics: Boundaries in the Job Search
There’s just so much to do in the job search – when you’re trying to update and edit your resume, browse jobs, research companies, request references, and find the right…
Hacking Work: Cooperation Video Tips
Everything can be hacked, even the workplace. Manpower is ready to help you hack the world of work with some simple tips to thrive that will keep you moving in…
Hacking Work: Communication Video Tips
Everything can be hacked, even the workplace. Manpower is ready to help you hack the world of work with some simple tips to thrive that will keep you moving in…
Demonstrating Cooperation in the Workplace
They say “teamwork makes the dream work,” and the world of work is a classic example of how that can play out. When people within an organization work together, chances…
Tips to Thrive At Work – Cooperation
All employers are looking for employees that have the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Being a team player requires a firm grasp of what cooperation looks…
Upcoming Events
Oct. 2 Portland CareerCenter 151 Jetport Blvd. Portland CareerCenter Job Fair Are you ready to work in Greater Portland? Attend this job fair being hosted by the Portland CareerCenter….
Back to Basics: Cooperation in the Job Search
Every employer wants to hire people that can work well with a team – but how do you demonstrate that you’re a team player before you’ve even got your foot…
Celebrating Maine’s Makers
Manufacturing is at the backbone of the American economy and society; without it, our country and state would not be what we know it to be today. At the…
Tips to Thrive At Work – Communication
Being an effective communicator is a powerful tool. Being an effective communicator goes beyond having a extensive vocabulary. It is having the ability to navigate different communication styles, being mindful…
Back to Basics: Communication in the Job Search
Have you ever been in a situation where you’re trying to explain something, but the person you’re talking to just isn’t understanding your message? If so, you understand how frustrating…
Back to Basics: Effective Communication in The Workplace
No matter what field of work you are in, or how far you have climbed the career ladder, one thing that every employer is looking for is effective communication skills….
Manpower Gives Back: School Supply Drive
The very nature of what we do – connecting people with meaningful employment so they can support themselves and their families, and help build more sustainable communities – puts social…
Tips to Thrive At Work – Demonstrating Dependability
While every company can and should clearly outline behaviors that have zero tolerance at work such as harassment, discrimination, hate speech, and violent behavior in their employee handbooks – many…
Dependability in the Workplace
Can you be counted on? No, really… how confident are you that your employer or other members of your team would describe you as dependable? And what does that even…
Back to Basics: Dependability in the Job Search
Dependability is a trait that all companies look for in potential employees. Why? Think about it – if you need to hire someone to do something for you, like fixing…
Back to Basics: Appropriate Workplace Behavior
Since so many of your waking hours are spent at work, it is natural that the workplace can start to resemble one giant family. When everyone adheres to set standards…
Tips to Thrive At Work – Appropriate Behavior
While every company can and should clearly outline behaviors that have zero tolerance at work such as harrassment, discrimination, hate speech, and violent behavior in their employee handbooks – many…
Back to Basics: Appropriate Behavior in the Job Search
It’s amazing how putting a group of different personalities in one space can create such a vibrant and diverse work environment. Different people bring with them new approaches, strengths, and…
Back to Basics: Being Self-Aware In The Workplace
Each of us are unique individuals filled with strengths, abilities, weaknesses, and flaws, all stitched together like a quirky quilt. It is that uniqueness that makes us all special, that…
Tips to Thrive At Work – Self Awareness
In order to thrive in the world of work and contribute to the delicate workforce ecosystem, we all must commit to being self-aware. This doesn’t mean you can’t be your…
Back to Basics: Self-Awareness in the Job Search
Most of the time, when you hear someone use the phrase ‘self-awareness’, it’s in connection with personal growth, and about how understanding yourself can help you improve. That’s true; but…
Employee Spotlight On Heidi Sawyer
What aspect of your role do you enjoy most? I absolutely love the collision of creativity partnered with analytics. Being able to be creative in my job makes the work…
Tips to Thrive At Work – Personal Accountability
It doesn’t matter if you are applying to be the CEO of a Fortune 500 company or an entry-level position at a small mom & pop diner, all hiring managers…
Back to Basics: Working With Personal Accountability
Do you want to experience increased job satisfaction? Have you ever wanted to see your ideas implemented in the workforce or be given more autonomy? What about increasing you long-term…
Back to Basics: Leveraging Personal Accountability in Your Job Search
Personal accountability isn’t just about owning up to mistakes; it’s also about recognizing that you are in control of your actions, behavior, and attitude – and then taking the next…
Back to Basics: Integrity & Ethics In The Workforce
Every strong partnership is centered around trust, and trust is centered on integrity and ethics. This includes your employment relationships. When a company brings you into their circle, and provides…
Back to Basics: Job Search Ethics
Applying for work can be stressful, partly because the process varies from company to company, leaving you unsure of what to expect from one job to the next. Will the…
Tips to Thrive At Work – Ethics & Integrity
Ethics and integrity play a critical role in long-term career success. While there are great philosophical debates about ethics, there are universal ethical boundaries that should always be honored. Here…
Put Your Skills To Work In Wilton
Have you recently found yourself looking for work due to the closure of Barclaycard in Wilton? Do you have a solid work history focusing on providing exceptional customer service? If…
Tips to Thrive At Work – Work Ethic
As defined, work ethic is the intrinsic belief in the moral benefit and importance of work and it’s inherent ability to strengthen character. Ultimately, you are in complete control of…
Work Ethic: If You’ve Got It, Flaunt It
As employers, we are all looking for team members that have ‘it’. We know when it is lacking, and we know when it is exceptional, but most often it falls…
Back to Basics: Work Ethic and Your Job Search
If you take a look at any hiring manager’s wish list, you’re likely to find ‘work ethic’ somewhere at the top, and with good reason. A strong work ethic is…
Tips to Thrive At Work – January
Work plays a critical role in our lives. It helps us gain new skills, improve our financial stability, gives us purpose, and plays a role in developing our individual identity…
Back to Basics: 11 Skills Every Employee Must Have
The world of work is always changing, so the skills needed to do our jobs are changing too. However, there are some core skills that are vital to any line…
Soft Skills: Back To Basics
No matter where you are at in your career; it is the soft skills that you bring to the work environment that can make the difference. From front-line workers to…
Driving Business Results Through Goal Setting
The last two months of every calendar year have a familiar and energizing feel of celebration. From Thanksgiving to the New Year, our thoughts often revolve around feelings of gratitude,…
5 Tips for Staying Focused and Ending Your Year on a High Note
While the holiday season is an exciting time that many look forward to, there is no denying that it can present some challenges at work. Between team members being out…
Creating A Culture Of Gratitude In The Workplace
Are you confident that your staff feels appreciated? Have negativity and all of life’s stressors invaded your workplace? Whether it is related to work or personal challenges, we are all…
How to Express Gratitude in the Workplace
As holiday music starts to filter through store speakers, and retail displays transform into something fit for a Winter Wonderland, you cannot deny it: the anticipation of the holiday season…
IDEXX Hiring Event At Manpower
If you are interested in steady, long-term work in a light industrial, production oriented environment, we have an upcoming event you don’t want to miss. On Monday, October 29th, from…
Night Production Work Hiring Event
If you are interested in steady, long-term evening production work, we have an upcoming event you will not want to miss! On October 16th, from 4pm-7pm, we will be shining…
Leading the Team Through Change
They say if you aren’t changing, you aren’t growing, and we all know that in order for businesses to be successful and increase results and profits, they must be…
How to Manage Professional Change
Change can be difficult, and change in your work environment is no exception. Whether you’re under new management, your job description is evolving, or the company is simply shifting gears…
Focusing on the Deeper Benefits of Work
As the summer season winds down, people all across America fire up their grills, pack their cars for one last summer adventure, or just stay home and catch their breath…
How to Establish a Winning Work Routine
School has started and there is a chill in the air, which means the fall season is right around the corner. If you haven’t already, now is an excellent time…
Keeping a Competitive Advantage: Being a Valuable Employee
Highlighting what you have to offer is an important part of any job search, and as you know, it’s important to keep demonstrating that value once you’ve landed a job….
Maintaining A Competitive Advantage: Put Your Employees First
Drive down any major artery and you will see one ‘now hiring’ sign after another. The talent shortage is far-reaching in Maine, and it is leaving employers wondering how they…
A Look At The History of Manpower
As calendars flip to the month of July, and Independence Day is celebrated across the United States, there is no better time than now to take a historical stroll and…
How To Tell Your Work Story – Challenges and All
Challenging professional experiences can happen to all of us. Maybe you had transportation issues in the past that led to poor attendance, or maybe your performance suffered because there were…
Exploring The New World Of Recruiting
Candidates’ preference for technology and their expectations for the job search process are changing rapidly. As employers, this leaves us with two distinct options: we can spend our time reminiscing…
Why Work with a Staffing Firm?
Your career is serious business, so it’s important to approach each aspect of your job search with thought and care. One thing to consider as you’re looking for work is…
Meet Your Hiring Goals – Level Up Your Staff
2.7%. That is the most recent unemployment rate released for the State of Maine. In fact, reports are even saying it is a record-breaking low since recording the date using…
Making the Most of Career Transitions
Spring is a season that is ripe with transitions. As the frost-covered ground warms and softens to accommodate May’s first blossoms, you may find yourself transitioning from academia to the…
How To Build A Strong Foundation For A Successful Job Search
The job search process can be a daunting one, especially if you haven’t had to do it in a long time or you are new to the workforce. To improve…
The Foundation of a Successful Business: Hire The Right People
You have a great product or offer an amazing service, and that is a terrific start; however, many businesses have both of those things and still struggle to take their…
Scotts Seasonal Job Fair in Medway
Now Scheduling Interviews for 03/20 in Medway Manpower Maine is teaming up with The Scotts Company to fill a variety of seasonal positions at one of the area’s most prominent…
Biddeford Office – Offers Extended Hours on Mondays
Hello, Southern Maine Job Seekers! Manpower Maine is excited to announce that our Biddeford office will now have extended hours on Mondays from 7:30am-7pm. We are hiring for a large…
Rediscovering Your Motivation at Work
Did you start the year strong having the best of intentions, and the motivation to back it up? As spring approaches, you may find that motivation dwindling, but that is normal! Everyone…
Workplace Cabin Fever: Helping Fuel Momentum In Your Team
The excitement, energy, and renewed focus that often fuels your staff at the start of each new year is starting to melt away as quickly as the snow-covered ground in…
ManpowerGroup Recognized By Ethisphere And Fortune
ManpowerGroup Named A World’s Most Ethical Company By Ethisphere and a World’s Most Admired Company By Fortune Magazine ManpowerGroup recognized for Social Responsibility, Global Competitiveness and Ethical Leadership MILWAUKEE, Feb….
Personal Branding: Express Yourself
What exactly is a personal brand? Your brand is the point at which your strengths, passions, skills, experience, and personal presentation all come together to form a clear, concise message…
Employment Branding: Stop Trying To Be Google
Chances are when you think of branding you immediately call to mind iconic companies like L.L. Bean, Apple, or Google. The reality is everyone and everything has a brand. A…
Manpower Maine Celebrates 57 Years With HireME Day Event
Manpower, a leader in providing innovative workforce solutions, celebrated their 57th anniversary of supporting the staffing and employment needs of Maine. Since 1961, Manpower has helped thousands of Maine job…
Planning for Hiring Success in the New Year
A new year brings the chance to reflect on how far you have come, how far you want to go, and 365 opportunities to get there. Chances are you have…
4 Tips for Crushing Your Goals in 2018
The new year is a great time to take inventory of our goals and aspirations to figure out what works, what no longer serves us, and what we want…
7 Tips to Help You Land Your First Job
Landing your first job can be difficult. You’re looking to gain new skills, but find yourself competing with people who may have years of experience. Getting your foot in…
Is Your Business Ready for the Google Drive Generation?
Watch out Microsoft Office Suite users, Google Drive is about to take over how you create, manage, and store your critical office documents. Sound like a sky-is-falling attitude? I thought…
30+ New Production Jobs in Auburn!
30+ NEW Production Jobs in Auburn! Manpower Maine is excited to announce that we have partnered with a new client in Auburn, and are now working to fill 30+ production…
5 Tips to Help You Fill Positions Faster
The world of work is changing; that means our hiring strategies must change as well. Unemployment has not been this low since May of 2007. Job seekers have the advantage,…
5 Soft Skills You’ll Master in Customer Service
Many people’s first jobs are in customer service – a field that can broaden one’s career horizon to include a variety of great opportunities. Learning to provide a great customer…
6 Ways to Stay Engaged at Work this Summer
It’s that time of year again! Summer has arrived, and with it comes beautiful weather, school vacation, sandy beaches, and so many other wonderful things to look forward to. With…
Keeping Your Employees Engaged This Summer
Just take a step outside and your will realize summer is here. With that comes an increase in likelihood that your employees are dreaming about all the fun that can…
6 Ways to Make The Most of Your Next Job Fair
Job fairs are an excellent resource for people seeking employment. They provide you with a unique opportunity to interact with multiple employers who are actively hiring, and network with professionals…
6 Ways To Boost Your Job Fair Results
Job fairs can be an excellent opportunity for you to not only find your next great hire, but also to reinforce your employment brand. Like anything else, job fairs can…
6 Questions To Ask In Your Next Interview
You already know that it’s important to provide good responses to interview questions and make a great first impression, but did you know it is important to ask good questions…
How To Wow Candidates in the Interview
The interview is by far the most important piece of the recruitment process. It is an opportunity for you to hone in on the information that is most important to…
6 Tips to Help You Luck Out With Your Job Search
Finding the right opportunity at the right time can feel very much like a stroke of luck, as is all of the variables of your job search are falling seamlessly…
Thriving as a Hiring Manager in a Job Seeker’s Market
Maine employers are currently faced with a 3.5% unemployment rate, which means we are undoubtedly in a job seeker’s market. In order to remain competitive, hiring managers throughout Maine are…
Manpower Opens Office In Presque Isle
What Took Us So Long? For 56 years Manpower has been Maine’s leading staffing firm. We are experts in matching Maine’s best talent with Maine’s best companies, and now that…
The Four P(s) of Networking Success
1. Purpose Have an end-goal in mind and be able to clearly explain what your hope to achieve. Be specific in terms of your goals and desires. Knowing your…
Chemist Needed in Portland
Chemist Needed in Portland Looking to take your chemistry experience and put it to use at a company that appreciates work/life balance? We have a client looking to hire a…
Busting Staffing Agency Myths
When you think of staffing agencies, do you think: “opportunity, competitive wages, varied skilled jobs?” Or, are you one of the few that believe the myths? In this post we…
State of Maine Approved Staffing Service Provider
Together We Will Keep Maine Working In these unprecedented times it is nice to know you have options. Many essential State of Maine departments are finding themselves short-staffed and facing…
Manpower Believes In Being More Than Just A Service Provider
3 Things To Keep In Mind As We Work Together By: Katie Ramirez, Assistant Recruiter, Manpower There is no bigger investment for a company than the people that they hire…
3 Ways To Prevent Bad Luck From Affecting Your Work
3 Ways To Prevent Bad Luck From Affecting Your Work By: Heidi Sawyer, Manager, Market Engagement, Manpower Sometimes there may come a point in your career when you feel…
Spring 2016 Job Fairs
Get Some Facetime With Hiring Managers This Spring Manpower is proud to be participating in the following Job Fairs throughout Maine this spring. If you know someone who is looking…
5 Ways To Be The Co-Worker Everyone Loves
While it is true that you can’t make everyone love you – you can, however, be someone that you would be proud to be around and take specific steps to…
3 Ways To Fall In Love With Your Job
3 Ways To Fall In Love With Your Job By: Katie Ramirez, Assistant Recruiter, Manpower When you reflect on the things you love, does your job come to mind? If…
Old Town, New Jobs
Seasonal Opportunities Available. Are you interested in working for one of Maine’s most prestigious companies? Do you enjoy working with people that are passionate about what they do? Manpower is…
Manpower Hosts Interviews in Mid-Coast Maine
Now Hiring 10 People in Mid-Coast Maine Are you looking for steady work in the Greater Bath/Brunswick area? Manpower has several clients looking for the right people to fill a…
The Importance of Making Time For Career Reflection
The Importance of Making Time for Career Reflection By: Heidi Sawyer – Manager, Market Engagement There is something so magical about the month of December, the chill in the air,…
Recruiting to Retain
Recruiting To Retain In A Job Seeker Market By: Heidi Sawyer, Manager, Market Engagement With Maine unemployment sitting at 4.3% it is more important than ever to focus on employee…
3 Easy Tips to Get The Interview
Whether you have been seeking work for a while, or you are just re-entering the job market, finding a job can sometimes feel like a daunting task. Luckily, there are…
How To Win the Seasonal Workforce Race
Seasonal workforce demands are constant in and ever-changing climate. The climate has shifted to favor employees, which means qualified candidates are likely considering opportunities from your competitors, too. Here are…
Fast-Track to Fisher
Seasonal Opportunities Available. Are you looking for good work at fair wages in Greater Rockland? We have a large number of seasonal positions available that we want to tell you…
Manpower Hosts Warehouse Job Fair
Now Hiring 20 Selectors in Gardiner. Are you a warehouse professional? Looking for a career with upward mobility? If so, we want to talk with you. These positions are all…
Fulfill Your Career Expectations With Ship-Right Solutions
We Are Growing And Want You. Are you a customer service professional? Looking for a career with upward mobility? If so, we want to talk with you. Manpower is proud…
September Hiring Events in Northern Maine
Wednesday 09/23 – Bangor Are you new to the job market? Want to know what your options are? We are hosting an open house in our Bangor office on…
5 Tips That Lead To Career Success
1. Know What Is Expected In almost any performance review you will be measured on whether or not your meet expectations. If your are not clear on the expectations…
5 Reasons You May Be Losing Great Hires
1. Slow Hiring Practices With a 4.7% unemployment rate in Maine, the high-quality candidates that are currently in the market, will not be there for long! If you have…
4 Keys To Explaining Your Career Missteps
1. Be Forthcoming Between interviews, reference verifications and background checks – there is little in your career history that you can hide. And, chances are you likely recognize the…
ManpowerGroup Releases 2015 Talent Shortage Report
ManpowerGroup Releases Tenth Annual Talent Shortage Survey Results. Tenth year of survey reveals 1 in 3 U.S. employers experiencing difficulty in filling positions, skilled trades remains the hardest to fill…
Spring Into Action With Seasonal Work
Hospitality & Tourism We do live in “Vacationland”. And, with that come plenty of opportunities in the hospitality and tourism industry. These include: hotel administrative positions, housekeeping, banquet servers, kitchen…
Manpower Recognized As A World’s Most Ethical Company
ManpowerGroup Named as a 2015 World’s Most Ethical Company for the Fifth Consecutive Year by the Ethisphere Institute. Multiple Recognitions Underscore ManpowerGroup’s Commitment to Highest Ethical Standards. MILWAUKEE — ManpowerGroup…
5 Ways To Show Employees You Care
1. Get To Know Them Employees want to know that they are more than just an item on your balance sheet. Get to know them, what makes them tick, and…
Mitigate Hiring Risks With The Working Interview
Expanding Your Candidate View As a hiring manager, you are charged with managing and mitigating the risks associated with hiring. In an employer’s market, you were in the fortunate position…
5 Ways To Make Your Resume Work For You
1. Tailor It To The Job A well crafted job description will clearly tell you what the employer is looking for – so pay attention. We recommend printing out…
5 Tips To Handle Negative Feedback
1. Assume Good Intentions Rarely is it the case that someone actually enjoys giving negative feedback. When approached by someone with negative feedback, assume that they are taking the…
5 Tips To Handling A Difficult Employee Conversation
1. Don’t Avoid It When faced with the need to have a difficult conversation, the worst thing you can do is avoid it. By avoiding the conversation, you could…
How To Be A Workplace Standout
Congratulations, you got the job! Now, the real work begins. If you want your new employer to take notice and appreciate your contribution to the team, simply follow these 5…
Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Shows Healthy Job Market for Maine
Q1 2015 Shows Healthy Job Market for Maine. ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the world’s workforce expert, recently released the first quarterly, employment outlook survey of 2015. And, the results are positive…
5 Ways To Increase The Quality Of Hire
5 Ways to Increase The Quality of Hire Be Realistic About Your Needs Vs. Wants: Four Years. According to a LinkedIn study, that is the average time an employee will…
New Year. New Job.
5 Steps to Finding a New Job in 2015! Set Long and Short Term Career Goals: The most successful job seekers develop a long-term career path. Take the time…
Manpower and Community Deliver Over 550 Holiday Greetings to Local Heroes
Auburn, ME (12/16/2014) – This holiday season more than 550 cards will be sent to local service members; thanks to Manpower Maine, The American Red Cross and thoughtful Mainers! This…
October is Manufacturing Month
Each year in the month of October we celebrate those that help build Maine! Maine has a rich manufacturing history that has been battered over the last several years due…
Sawyer Joins Manpower Maine
Auburn, ME – Manpower Maine is pleased to announce the addition of Heidi Sawyer to the Auburn office in the role of Manager, Market Engagement. In this role, Sawyer will…
Technology Consultant – Westbrook
We are seeking a Technology Consultant in Westbrook! Your duties may include: Providing technology consulting to external customers and internal project teams Creating and maintaining effective customer relationships and ensuring…
April Clark, SPHR – Named President Manpower-Maine
AUBURN, Maine — Manpower Maine is pleased to announce the promotion of April Clark to the role of President. In this role Clark will be responsible for providing strategic leadership for…
1 Resume. A World Of Possibilities In Biddeford.
One Resume. A World of Possibilities. Manpower is the premier global staffing firm and that is something we take seriously. In addition to global reach, ManpowerMaine offices are locally owned and…
