Computer Support Blog

Hiring the right people is an integral part of business, yet often one of the most difficult aspects. Having the best staff possible is particularly necessary in the service industry, where employees represent the company they work for to every customer. Likewise, it can be a challenge when looking for work to find the right fit. WorkNow is an app that allows employers and employees in the service industry to make the right match. It is the work of a startup called Shiftgig, an online professional networking and employment website for the hospitality and retail industries that aims to streamline and modernize the staffing process. In essence, it connects service industry people with each other and to businesses. Read more »

Hiring in specialty industries such as computer repair or food service can be a tricky situation.  Finding the best employees in these fields doesn’t quite work the same way in other, as resumes and static lists of qualifications mean much less than demonstrable skill in a certain area.  When employers post specialized positions in these fields on public job boards online, they often end up with many applications from unqualified people who do not have the specific experience and skillset necessary for the job.  Cool person in technology Mike Wagner wants to make it easier for employers to find qualified applicants in one of these specialized industries—restaurants and food service. Read more »

There are a many companies producing websites and software that help people when searching for a new job.  The uncertainty of the current job market has made these products popular as people look for any edge they can get when seeking a new position.  However, many people never think about the other side of the equation.  With so many people seeking new positions, companies can have a harder time sifting through applicants to find the best person for a new job.  Cool product Workable wants to help businesses select the right people for every open position they have.  Read more »

Job-hunting in the current professional world isn’t as simple as sending out a round of resumes and waiting for a call.  Looking for work requires the ability to navigate and keep track of countless job boards on the Internet, keep a calendar of interviews in order, and maintain multiple versions of your resume available for companies with different cultures and hiring processes.  CareerShift is a cool product that came into being to help jobseekers deal with how complex the process has become.  CareerShift presents users with a set of online tools that help them keep track of their job search campaign.  The service aims to be comprehensive rather than focus in on a single aspect of job seeking.  It offers multiple tools and features for users to organize and store their job documents like cover letters and resumes on the web, keep track of the companies a user gets in touch with, and to distribute the resumes and applications a user has put together.  Users who have trouble sifting through CareerShift’s large feature set may want online tech support to help them through the process. Read more »