Charyn McGinnis enjoys a good challenge.

office setting with people working on laptops at a table

Reading Time: 2 minutes   In fact, facing challenges head-on and finding creative solutions has defined this Houston-based HR project manager’s career from the moment she started working with Kelly® in 2000.     “MY KELLY RECRUITER, STACEY, WAS RESPONSIVE, SUPPORTIVE, AND COMMITTED. WHENEVER ONE PROJECT WOULD COME TO AN END, SHE’D INVARIABLY SUGGEST OTHER INTERESTING JOBS AT GREAT…

Read More

Lisa Ross – A NASCAR® accountant with personality

NASCAR cars on racetrack

Reading Time: 2 minutes Last October, Kelly® helped Lisa Ross land her dream job as a general staff accountant with Stewart-Haas Racing®. The company is a title-winning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team co-owned by Tony Stewart, three-time Sprint Cup champion, and Gene Haas, founder of Haas Automation® —the largest CNC machine tool builder in the western world. Soon, Lisa…

Read More

Kory Green – An auditor with career ambition

Open Office setting with people working on computers

Reading Time: 2 minutes Some people associate temporary work with short-term assignments. But Kory Green of Columbia, South Carolina knows different. His association with Kelly® has served to propel his career forward and pave his way for a bright future. A graduate of the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Kory first came to Kelly in 2009. Since then, he…

Read More

4 Reasons to Consider Being a Government Contractor

Four professionals conversing on the steps of a government building

Reading Time: 2 minutes Contracting with the federal government offers a few perks and benefits you typically can’t get working for a private company.  Competitive pay Expedited access to opportunities Stability Engagement in a meaningful mission While you can find these items sporadically in the private sector, you’ll get them with nearly every federal government contracting position. So if…

Read More

Which is Right for You: Onsite, Hybrid, Remote, or Full or Part-time?

Woman working remote sitting on floor in front of laptop with dog laying on couch behind her

Reading Time: 2 minutes   More and more workers don’t just want a good work-life balance: They want work-life integration. That’s why an increasing number of companies are offering part- or fulltime telecommute work arrangements. However, before you jump on board with this trend, it’s wise to figure out if remote work is something you’re cut out for. Take…

Read More

Why Not Taking Risks is the Riskiest Career Move of All

Man sitting on couch at home starting pensively at laptop

Reading Time: 2 minutes Building a career isn’t easy. It requires planning, hard work, and belief in your ability to do the job. And sometimes, it requires taking risks. By its very nature, risk taking implies that you can gain something—or lose something. And the thought of losing your hard-earned job, salary, or reputation can be intimidating. Yet the…

Read More

Why Temporary Jobs are Good for Your Career

Man sitting at corner desk in a group workstation

Reading Time: 2 minutes If you’re about to start your job search, it might be worth considering temping — accepting several subsequent short-term positions at different companies. Here’s why: You can fill a résumé gap: If you’re between jobs, temping can be a great way to ensure you remain employed so there’s no gap on your résumé. This will…

Read More

Work for college students: part-time, temporary

Reading Time: 2 minutes Most students work a part-time job to help cover the costs of college. Working as a waiter or waitress, baby sitter, or store attendant are all popular choices for students to earn some extra cash. But did you know that your choice of part-time or temp job now is going to have a significant impact…

Read More

Side hustles for engineers

Reading Time: 3 minutes   By Joseph Lampinen In the past years, there has been a lot of discussion surrounding gig work and the gig workforce. Much of this has focused on short-term micro-projects that last one or two days. However, the engineering field has been a slow adopter of this type of short-term gig work because the vast majority…

Read More

Three great part-time jobs for senior workers

Reading Time: 2 minutes   Are you a senior worker looking to stay professionally active without having to work full time? Or maybe you’ve already retired — but you miss the challenge and social connections of work. Either way, if one of these scenarios resonates with you, you’re not alone. Many senior workers are looking to work well past…

Read More