Friday Services Blog
Insights, trends, tech tips and other best practices for today’s employers and workers.
From Tents To Gowns; How One Asheville Manufacturer Is Stepping Up During COVID-19
It is often said that true character is revealed in the toughest of times (and 2020 has certainly presented its fair share of challenges so far). Do you step up to the plate or sit on the sidelines?...
Despite COVID-19, Friday Services’ First Apprenticeship Class Completes Semester
Studying for tests, late-night cramming, and project deadlines - all while also working a full-time job. For college students on a “normal” year, this may seem like a lot to juggle. Now, throw in a...
Graduating During A Pandemic? How You Can Still Master the Job Search
It is the moment you have been waiting for your whole life or at least the last 2 to 4 years - Graduation Day! All the hard work, late-night studying sessions, hours spent in the library, and...
Helping You Find New Job Opportunities During COVID-19
“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” - Albert EinsteinWhether or not you have heard these wise words from Albert Einstein, the message rings true today, especially in these uncertain...
Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millennials
Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, and the Millennials are three distinct generations of employees, who bring different angles to the workforce. Of course, every individual is also shaped by his/her own set of...
Preparing For The Video Interview: Tips To Set You Up For Success
Lights, camera, action! No, we are not shooting a blockbuster movie, but when you are getting ready to go on camera for a video interview it sure can feel just as nerve-racking. Video interviews are...
Working From Home: Tips To Keep Yourself Focused
Working from home sounds great to most people. The thought of working from the comfort of your living room, the ability to stay in your pajamas all day, not having to worry about dealing with...
Get Your Jobs Noticed: The Art of Writing An Appealing Job Description
So, you are looking to add a new member to your team? What is the first thing you do? Well, you come up with a job description for the position you are hiring for. Then what? You post it to a job...
How You Can Help Improve Your Mental Health At Work
Did you know that one in five U.S. adults will be affected by mental illness at least once in their lifetime? This is according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest...
Ten “New-Collar” Jobs That Don’t Require a Four-Year Degree
Two words that everyone hates to hear... student debt. With the federal student loan debt reaching nearly $1.5 trillion dollars in the United States, according to the Federal Student Aid Office of...
Friday Services Celebrates 40 Years of Changing Peoples’ Lives
"Bringing the right people to the right job every time." This is the motto Friday Services was founded on when opening our doors in 1980. As we celebrate 40 years of serving Western North Carolina,...
Meet Rachel Levi, Friday Services’ Staffing Employee of the Year
Reliable, dependable, hardworking, generous, and humble - these are just a few of the many admirable qualities of Rachel Levi. “She consistently puts others before herself and has an incredibly...
5 Signs It May Be Time to Change Jobs
It’s Monday morning. You are coming off a nice weekend with your friends, hiking the Appalachian Trail or checking out the latest breweries. But alas - the weekend is over and now you are back in...
What to Know Before Relocating: Tips from Staffing Professionals
It’s time- you are preparing to make the big move (a.k.a. relocating). Your home is being overtaken by those large brown boxes and rolls and rolls of packing tape. Things are chaotic. It looks like...
How to Overcome a Career Setback
Mean Girls (2004) “Raise your hand if you have ever felt personally victimized by Regina George.” Yes, this may be a quote from the infamous movie Mean Girls, but ever think this quote may apply to...
Friday Services Finds Employees Full-Time Work
1,500 By itself, with no context, this number is does not mean much. 1,500 what you ask? Dollars, puppies, avocados? But what if I told you that 1,500 represents the number of people Friday...
5 Tips to Make Your Resume Stand Out
You have heard it time and time again - a resume is your key to getting that dream job you’ve always wanted. Yes, it may sound cliché, but it is true! Resumes often serve as the first impression a...
A Guide to Machine Operators & CNC Jobs
Are you exploring a career in the manufacturing industry? If so, you've likely come across several common job titles: Machine Operator, CNC Machine Operator, CNC Machinist, and CNC Programmer. While...
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