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Why It's Hard to Get Hired in 2024: Understanding the Job Market, Layoffs, and Strategies for Success
Finding a job in 2024 has proven challenging for many, with a combination of factors influencing hiring trends and the job market. Massive layoffs, evolving recruitment tactics, and fluctuating economic conditions have created an uncertain environment for job seekers.
The Comeback of Trades: A Boost for Print, Mail and Packaging
In recent years, skilled trades have experienced a resurgence in popularity and demand, reversing a decline that lasted decades. Last year, the number of students enrolled in vocational or community colleges rose 16%. The increase continued in the spring of 2024 and shows no signs of slowing. This shift could have a profoundly positive impact […]
Learn, Correct, Elevate: How To Answer That Interview Question About Failure
Facing the important interview question, "Tell me about a time you failed," can be daunting at first blush. Mistakes or miscalculations can cost employers time, money, and even returning or future customers, so interviewers are listening closely to your answer.
Calling all geeks: The digital print revolution wants YOU
Commercial printing has undergone a significant transformation, evolving into a highly technical, data-driven, and digitized industry. This evolution has led to a growing demand for job seekers with expertise in various specialized fields and software platforms. The integration of digital technologies has revolutionized every aspect of the printing process, from design to distribution.
Trade jobs are a fast track to career success and satisfaction
In today's society, the traditional narrative often dictates that success is synonymous with a college degree. However, pursuing a career in the trades, either straight out of high school or later in life, presents many compelling benefits that are often overlooked.
New Semper website makes hiring print and graphics employees even easier
Sept. 22, 2022 (Boston, Mass.) — Semper Group is thrilled to unveil its new website, SemperLLC.com, at a time when hiring in the print and graphics industry has become immensely challenging. “As the largest specialized staffing agency for the print and packaging media production industry, we see it as our responsibility to make fast, relevant, […]
Your resume has never been more important
Job seeking—like so many things—is becoming both more automated and more personal. Candidates should be prepared to create personable, visually appealing resumes that are mobile-friendly and brimming with terms related to their industry.
Job Seekers in a Post-Pandemic Print World
Job hunters – this summer is undoubtedly going to feel different this year. People are venturing out into the world, masking mandates are easing up, vaccinations are rising, and it seems like recovery is in sight. The other good news on the horizon is that jobs in the printing and packaging industry are becoming more […]
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN PRINT
With many print employers ramping up hiring this summer, we thought it would be a great idea to examine the different types of positions available in the print and packaging world. Take a moment to visit the areas of operations that a typical print facility houses and the variety of roles that fall within each […]