The market continues at robust levels, with new communities coming on line at a rapid pace. These sales and rental increases create significant staffing challenges for builders, property management and sales and marketing companies. Reasons for the recent shift away from traditional staffing models include the flexibility, reduced costs, and an ability to review the person's performance before making a permanent employment decision. There has also been a remarkable improvement in the quality of the temporary workforce....
To begin, let's review what professionalism in the workplace consists of. Workplace professionalism is based on several factors including how you dress, carry yourself, the attitude you have and how you interact with others. The definition of professionalism focuses on the competence or skill that's expected of a professional. Being a professional in the workplace means much more than simply wearing nice attire or possessing a college degree or impressive title. Rather, a true professional possesses several important characteristics one can apply to any type of business....
Companies that specialize in real estate staffing services such as JWilliams Staffing provide clients with an invaluable service. We not only work to match qualified real estate professionals with temporary and permanent jobs, but also strive to facilitate the success of businesses to operate at an optimal level of productivity and efficiency. By tapping into a large network of licensed and experienced real estate professionals, our real estate staffing agency can meet all the staffing needs of real estate businesses of all types ranging from property managers to leasing agencies....
One of the best ways to increase your chances of being hired when looking for a new job is to have good references to give to your prospective employer in case you're asked to provide some. The best references you could provide for a potential employer are those coming from individuals who've worked closely with you for some time, as they're able to effectively describe your skills, experience and accomplishments. Here are a few suggestions for helping you decide who to ask for these important references....
When you become a JWilliams franchisee, you gain the advantage of being affiliated with the number-one real estate staffing firm in the country in terms of gross revenue, geographic coverage area and number of employees. We offer a proven business model to launch and expand your business and the expertise to help you make smart decisions. You also have the benefit of our commitment to your future, and you avoid much of the risk and initial mistakes involved in starting a new business on your own. We've been doing this successfully for 10 years -- even during the real estate downturn -- and everything that we have learned will lead to your success. Plus I have worked on the sales and marketing side of the business, so I know what the challenges are and how to collaborate with you in order to overcome them and achieve greater profitability....
We were thrilled to attend NAA (National Apartment Association Conference) and PCBC. During both events, a major theme was heard loudly... The market is heating up!! Builders and property management companies alike are searching for new talent. The recruitment push is on in all regions. Expect to see a hiring surge in 3rd and 4th quarter....
While asking for a promotion can be very stressful and intimidating, it can be one of the most important things you could ever do for your career. If you wish to 'climb the ladder'? so to speak in your career, asking for a promotion is something you're most likely going to have to do. Here are a few tips to help you take that big step so that you're ready for the most important conversation you'll ever start with your supervisor....
The National Apartment Association Education Conference & Expo is going on now, from June 19th-22nd! We love to participate in these events as it gives us a chance to meet with other amazing people in our industry and to learn from some incredible minds! During the NAA Conference we will be at booth 2808, so if you're at the conference we want you to come on by! We have some fun things to give away, plus you can meet some of the JWS team!...
Your LinkedIn profile is one of the first places a potential recruiter will look when they are considering calling you for a job interview. That is why it's of the utmost importance to optimize your LinkedIn profile so that you can showcase your resume and skills. A recent study has shown that nearly half of all profiles on LinkedIn are incomplete so the chances are about 50-50 that yours is one of them. Here is a quick guide to help you optimize your LinkedIn profile to ensure that potential employers are impressed by what they see....
There are many benefits associated with stepping up at work and being recognized as a leader. Here is a step-by-step guide that can help take you from where you currently are at work to where you want to be....