If you’re in the job market, it can feel pretty overwhelming. A typo on a resume, a slip in an interview, a mistake on an application—these honest, human mistakes can make even the most qualified candidate miss out on an amazing career or job opportunity. It becomes intimidating especially if you’ve never interviewed before or… Read More »
Spring means new flowers, fresh leaves, and a new lease on life. And with a fresh crop of career fairs on the calendar, it can also mean a new job and a new career. Aventure is here to help you make the most of them and find a job where you can put down roots… Read More »
The numbers say it all! 2014 was a stellar year for the Aventure Staffing Family! Not only did our social family more than double in size, we were also able to help over 3,500 community members find employment! From all of us at Aventure, we thank each and every one of you for allowing us to… Read More »
Job hunting. In a word: Ugh. In today’s world, looking for a job seems so daunting. All the effort of writing the perfect resume and cover letter, applying for the perfect jobs (and the imperfect ones), waiting for responses, and (maybe) getting the chance to shine at an interview. If you get the job, all… Read More »
Gail Anderson came to Aventure after spending five years working as an HR Generalist while getting her degree. Over nine years later, Gail now manages four Aventure locations, and recently found time in her busy schedule to sit down to share some of what she’s learned so far in her career, including her secrets to… Read More »
Thanksgiving is over, and now begins the lunacy of the end of the year. Everyone is swamped with social events, shopping, party planning, meal planning, and calendar juggling—and they still have to work a full-time job on top of this. It’s no wonder this time of year makes everyone a little crazy. We at Aventure… Read More »
Everyone knows the interview helps determine a candidate’s fit not only with the position, but also with the company’s goals, culture, and climate. We also know that asking the right questions is just as important as receiving the right answers. But what are the “right” questions. Outside of the preliminary resume-based inquisition, which essentially allows… Read More »
Congratulations to Rebecca, our winner for the Clerical contest on Facebook! We hope you enjoy your prize. Thanks for all that you do! Did you miss the contest? Make sure to stay in the loop by liking us on Facebook!… Read More »
Sheldon is the largest town in O’Brien County and serves as a transportation hub for Iowa’s northwest corner. At the crossroads of Iowa Highway 60 and U.S. Highway 18, Sheldon is not far from the large interstates that connect it with nearby states and large metropolitan areas. Sheldon’s welcome sign shouts that it is a… Read More »
Nestled at the junction of the Rock Island Railroad and the Minneapolis / St. Louis Railway, Grinnell is the largest community in Poweshiek County. This “Jewel of the Prairie” is home to manufacturing, communications, and, of course, Grinnell College. With accolades ranging from being one of America’s most walkable hometowns to being the Third Coolest… Read More »