We all know that January 1st signifies the turning over of a new calendar page and a new leaf in our personal lives. It also serves as an excellent time to review our work objectives and our professional goals. Learn something new. Is there a tool or a skill that would accelerate your advancement or… Read More »
At some time or another, we all wish we could say, “I can’t believe I get paid to do this!” when talking about our jobs. While it can be difficult for some people to find deep satisfaction in filing paperwork, or assembling a laptop, or scanning paperwork for errors, there is room for joy in… Read More »
With 2014 fast approaching, the staff at Aventure would like to remind all employees to make all tax address changes with Aventure by January 13th, 2014 You can access your 2013 W-2 on the website using your User ID and Password by January 31st, 2014. W-2’s will be mailed by that date as well. Please… Read More »
We know we don’t need to tell you that a resume can either sell or repel you. How you approach the crafting of such an important document can determine whether you land the job you want or get the job you need. Here are three of our favorite tips. Power in Numbers. Action words and… Read More »
The Thanksgiving holiday isn’t quite here yet and we’re already seeing a mad dash for holiday spending and celebrating. All this extra madness also means one more thing: ‘tis the season for seasonal employment. Make holiday cash. This one is obvious. And if you can leverage the added paycheck with a discount at your favorite… Read More »
When you are in the thick of a job search, it is sometimes hard to see the dream jobs from the pyramid schemes. A good rule of thumb is the old adage, “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” Here’s how to tell if the job you are interested in isn’t… Read More »
Maybe you don’t have the experience or the skills—yet—but you’ve got your eye on a particular company or a particular position. Or maybe you are plumb full of experience and talent, and you’re not sure how to set yourself apart from the competition. Enter the creative resume. Creative resumes are finely crafted sales pitches that… Read More »
Landing a job as an administrative assistant is a great entry-level way to learn a company from the ground up. Here are seven great ways to hit that ground running. Always arrive on time. This is an important, but often underestimated, part of the job. The people you support need to know that you… Read More »
In light of our 30th anniversary, we are celebrating our successes and learning from our experiences. We are going back to basics and keeping our division names simple; Platinum Personnel Solutions is now Aventure Office/Professional. Our name may be simple, but our services are anything but. The Office division at Aventure is more than an… Read More »
Finding a new career in today’s oober-competitive job market can be a daunting task. It’s easy to get discouraged when you know that you have the knowledge and experience to be an excellent employee, but just haven’t caught a break. When you’re feeling down about your job search it’s always good to have a support… Read More »