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In an effort to provide the highest level of service to both clients and employees, BCforward recently joined the American Staffing Association (ASA), which promotes legal, ethical and professional practices for the staffing industry. As an ASA member, BCforward’s past, current and future clients can be assured that BCforward adheres to best practices in the staffing industry and is well-informed on subjects including employment law, industry information and education, and standards of conduct. In fact, ASA members are the largest community of staffing professionals, industry experts and business...


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2011 was a banner year for BCforward. We formed new partnerships, won exciting contracts, gave back to the community and put hundreds to work. We got started in January with the creation of Stafforward, a wholly owned subsidiary that serves the existing BCforward presence in the administrative, accounting, clerical, warehousing, healthcare, manufacturing and industrial fields by providing staffing, outsourcing, managed service programs and payroll services. Stafforward was created in order to respond to the growing customer demand for talent acquisition in these fields. In April, our President...


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BCforward has been providing full-service IT solutions for years. It's what we do best. Clients choose BCforward as a proven staffing provider because of our track record in talent acquisition as well as our expertise in the IT industry. In January, we launched Stafforward - a wholly owned subsidiary focused on non-technical staffing for clients across all industries, including manufacturing and healthcare. With all of our staffing expertise, it's no surprise that the Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee chose BCforward as an Official Emerging Business Participant, and a preferred partner...


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After an interview, a job seeker should definitely follow up, especially if they're working with a recruiter. Since recruiters also contact the client to see how they thought the interview went, it's good to give your recruiter your thoughts on how the interview went as well. It's definitely a good idea to follow up with a call, an email, maybe even a thank you note showing appreciation for the interview and your continued interest in the position and that you appreciated their time. A handwritten thank you note can make a big impression. If it's been a few weeks and you haven't heard...


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The Wall Street Journal recently singled out Indianapolis as a hub for the Life Sciences industry. The state has added 8,800 jobs in the life sciences in recent years, and today some 825 medical-device companies, drug manufacturers and research labs call Indiana home. Indianapolis, which is home to big names in the field such as Eli Lilly & Co. and health insurer WellPoint Inc., is leading the transformation. Corporations like these have added the lion's share of the state's new life-sciences jobs. Now they're helping smaller companies get off the ground, too—by spinning off new businesses...


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LinkedIn has released a new version of it's popular mobile app for both the Android and iPhone platforms. You can learn about the new features in the video below: You can learn more at http://www.linkedin.com/mobile. Be sure to follow BCforward on LinkedIn too!


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On Friday, August 12th, Congressman Andre Carson hosted the Central Indiana Job Fair in cooperation with Ivy Tech Community College and IUPUI. The job fair provides 7th District residents with an opportunity to speak with diverse companies from various fields who are seeking new employees in central Indiana. In addition, the job fair offers workshops conducted by Ivy Tech’s talented staff to help prospective employees make the right impression with employers. BCforward was one of several participating employers at the event.


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BCforward is happy to welcome three new recruiters to the team. Keisha Finch is an alumna of IUPUI where she studied Social and Behavioral Sciences. She has previous work experience in consumer lending, sales, financial aid and IT recruiting. During her free time she enjoys reading, spending time with her family and traveling. Jamie Barker is an alumna of Urbana University where she double majored in English and History. Prior to joining BCforward, she was an Admissions Representative at both Fortis College, and Kaplan College and Customer Service Manager at Best Buy. Jamie is engaged...


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With most aspects of the modern job search being conducted over email, it's important that you appear professional, and that you can quickly respond to job inquiries without alienating yourself from a current employer. Here are two quick tips to improve your email protocol: Create a separate job search-only email address. Do not use your current work email address for sending and receiving job search emails. Consider creating a separate GMail or Yahoo address, even separate from an existing personal account. Having a separate job search account will keep you organized and lessen the chance...


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The rise in popularity and functionality of social networks like twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn have changed the way job seekers and hiring managers connect with one another. Social media can be an extremely powerful tool in landing the perfect job, but it can also give people the wrong impression and end your job search before it's begun. As part of our "Ask An Expert" video series, Allison Carter, Director of Communications at Roundpeg, talks about how social media can be useful for job seekers.


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