Wisconsin Jobing Community Blogs

May 10, 2012 10:00 am - 3:00 pm State Fair Park Pre-registration is required to obtain an admission ticket to the event on May 10 at State Fair Park. There are three steps to follow to receive the admission ticket. For additional information concerning the Milwaukee Manufacturing Career Expo or the requirements for admission:   Website:  hppt://www.wisconsinjobcenter.org/jobfairs/screening_info.htm Call toll-free 888/258-9966 ... (Read More)

Employment Networking Group (ENG)-Washington Park Library on the 2 nd Floor – Finney Community Room, Second Thursday of each month from 2-3:30pm: ENG is a networking and support group open to the enhanced job seekers that may have exhausted traditional job search methods; The group is for those with significant experience, who are familiar with social media, job seeking knowledge and computer skills. It is an interactive group geared to sharing ... (Read More)

It’s 90+ degrees out and the air conditioner in our office building broke yesterday and it’s still broken today! It’s about 85 degrees in my office right now and there is no air movement at all. It got me thinking about customer service and how we treat customers when something unexpected happens. You see, we are customers of the landlord for the building and the service we have contracted for is not currently being offered. Now it’s ... (Read More)

Milwaukee Education and Training Organization    METRO Wants to Hear from You! Hello, fellow technical educators and trainers alike! METRO is conducting a survey to learn how we can better run the organization, and continue to provide great information and events to members and interested prospects. Please complete the approximately 10 minute survey by February 10th, 2012, and help METRO hear what YOU want to know! Survey Link: ... (Read More)

There are two aspects to increase the value of your marketing which in turn creates profits in your business. What are these two sides of marketing? In short, they are Acquisition Cost and Lifetime Value. The goal of Marketing in the business should be to reduce the Acquisition Cost and increase the Lifetime Value. So, we will reserve Acquisition Cost for a later discussion and focus on how you develop the Lifetime value of your customers. Based on the ... (Read More)

Building Raving Fans Involves Trust. It is well documented that it is more affordable to retain an existing customer than to find a new one; most references sight a savings of six times. Not only do we want these customers to stay, but we want them to become raving fans. This level of commitment is built on establishing trust, based upon the following: Reliability: Can your customers count on, and find you reliable enough to fulfill your commitments and ... (Read More)

Employment Networking Group-Washington Park Library on the 2 nd Floor – Finney Community Room, Second Thursday of each month from 2-3:30pm: ENG is a networking and support group open to the enhanced job seekers that may have exhausted traditional job search methods; Those with significant experience, who are familiar with social media, job seeking knowledge and computer skills.  Interactive group geared to sharing job leads, knowledge, ideas and ... (Read More)

Customer loyalty should be a key focus in any business, with good reason. Estimates suggest it can cost six times as much to get a new customer as it does to keep an existing one. A business that is not paying proper attention to this is like a farmer milking a cow with a hole in the bucket. You have to work even harder at milking while the leak continues. Working out how big the hole is for your business is the first step to take in improving your customer ... (Read More)

Credit To : Gregory Williams  Veteran’s Education:  The Wisconsin GI Bill              Many veterans who are looking for employment or to upgrade their employment, have come to realize that they need additional education (a class, a certification, or even, a degree), but eligibility for their Federal Benefits has expired.            They may, however, ... (Read More)

  Credit to: Amy Hansmann After a few weeks of holiday overindulgence, this is a time of year when people usually are thinking about their waistlines. While you’re planning your new workout for the New Year, take a look at your job search. Resume a bit bloated? Interview “muscles” flabby? Cover letter as dusty as the treadmill/clothes hanger in the basement?   Shape up! Trim the fat from your resume by eliminating fluffy words like ... (Read More)

Credit to: Jerry Turner Question: I feel that I’m missing out on many job opportunities because of my age.  What can I do?   Answer: Although chronological age may be a factor, you can best maximize your opportunities by keeping your skills current and presenting yourself in a positive manner.  Here are some examples: Keep up to date in your field, including the latest technology. Consider volunteering to keep your skills current, help others ... (Read More)

Credit to: Brian Domenoski Recruiters, the Human Resource professionals that job seekers usually come into contact with during their job search, find qualified people to fill jobs. Recruiters do NOT find jobs for people. This will be a shock to some job seekers. Here are some more secrets of Recruiters: · They will “Google” you to see what the Internet has to say about you. Be prepared to discuss any negative information about you that an ... (Read More)

MEMORABLE YOU !! Branding: How shameless self-promotion can help you get a great job!   Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 1:30pm-3:30pm Job Center Southeast 2701 S. Chase Ave., Suite A, Milwaukee, WI. 53207 Learn how the basic marketing strategies used every day to sell consumer products can help you sell your skills to an employer. Learn how the clothes you wear can enhance your chances of getting a job. Learn how a five-minute conversation ... (Read More)

Ask any business owner about customer service and satisfaction and most will admit that it’s critical to their overall success and profitability. Ask them what they DO to insure their team consistently delivers quality service and the answers are vague or in some cases they simply shrug and say ‘not much’. While customer satisfaction is important, it also makes great CENTS to improve it. Here are a just a few things to consider: loyal ... (Read More)

Companies can cruise along for a long time by giving adequate customer service. Transitions in business mostly go smoothly.  But what happens when there is a bump in the systems or a delay shipment of product or an employee’s impromptu leave of absence? This is when GREAT COMPANIES distinguish themselves from the average.  Most of these companies see service recovery as an opportunity to improve rather than a painful experience. Human nature ... (Read More)