Friday Services Blog
Insights, trends, tech tips and other best practices for today’s employers and workers.The Past, Present & Future of Friday Services
For nearly four decades, Friday Services has been bringing the right people to the right job—every time. As the premier employment solutions provider for Western North Carolina, we are committed to...
Staffing Generalist Kelsey Maxwell’s Top Three Tips for a Successful First Week on the Job
For several years now, Kelsey Maxwell has been helping people find the perfect job. As Friday Services’s newest Staffing Generalist, she has quickly honed her talent for matching candidates’...
When a Great Temporary Job Becomes Permanent
At Friday Services, our greatest joy is placing people in jobs they love. We’ve heard from so many employees we’ve helped that they are thriving in their new careers and feel part of a wonderful...
Ensuring the Right Fit: Meet Friday Services’s Professional Recruiter, Rick Guthrie
Our mission at Friday Services is to bring the right people to the right job every time. One of the ways our staffing agency works toward this goal is by ensuring that our client companies and...
Real Stories of Manufacturing Careers: The Position of Material Handler
Can you operate a forklift? Are you a motivated team player who can also work alone on time-sensitive tasks? Do you have experience in ensuring inventory is in the right place at the right time? If...
Want to Earn a $500 Bonus?
At Friday Services, we do the job search for you so you can get back to work. If you’re in the market for a new job, keep reading! An automotive manufacturer in Fletcher is now hiring for assembly...
A Working Dad’s Story
At Friday Services, one of the things we’re proudest of is that we help people get good jobs so that they can help support their families. This Father’s Day—Sunday, June 18—we want to celebrate the...
We Love Hiring Millennials! Here’s Why
Even if you aren’t one yourself, chances are that you interact with millennials on a daily basis. According to an article by Forbes titled “Why You Can’t Ignore Millennials,” about one in every...
On the Rise: Moms in the Workplace
This year, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 14. On this spring day, our team at Friday Services will be joined by people around the country in celebrating mothers, mother figures, and maternal...
Students in Henderson County Public Schools Jumpstart Their Careers Even Before Graduation
Toward the midpoint of their high school career, with graduation in the not-so-distant future, many students across the country are wondering, OK, but then what? These young adults aren’t sure about...
Celebrating Administrative Professionals Day on April 26!
According to the International Association of Administrative Professionals, there are now more than 22 million administrative and office support professionals working in the United States. To honor...
Real Stories of Manufacturing Careers: The Position of Machine Operator
When a person is hired for a position in manufacturing, they are entering a career full of opportunity for growth and advancement. Last January, we spoke with Jonathan Camp about his...
Keys to Success in Today’s Job Market: Flexibility, Reliability & Dedication
“We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.” –Jesse Owens, a track-and-field Olympic legend...
Spotlight On: Balfour Education Center
When it comes to being poised for success in today’s workforce, the earlier students can learn valuable and practical skills, the better. The 160 full-time students currently enrolled at Balfour...
It’s Not Quite Your Older Brother’s Manufacturing Anymore: And That’s Good News!
By David Modaff, President of Friday Services We are proud to say that Friday Services placed 2,099 workers in jobs across Western North Carolina in 2016, with the majority of these positions in the...
Real Stories of Manufacturing Careers: The Assembly Job
Have you been considering a new career in manufacturing, but are worried that a lack of industrial work experience will keep you from being hired? Keep reading! At Friday Services, we’ve found that...
‘Tis the Season: Give Yourself the Gift of a New Job
Ready for a career change in 2017? If you have been wanting to make a change in your life or have been unhappy in your current position, now is the time to start looking. Lots of employers in...
The Working Interview: What to Expect & How to Make the Most of It
An interview gives an employer the opportunity to learn more about an applicant’s skills and previous work experience. While this type of traditional one-on-one interview offers an important chance...