From Temp to Higher: Staffing Success Stories: Recent Episodes
Wollborg Michelson
Looking for career clarity, guidance, or inspiration for your career pathway? Listen in on current high-level professionals working in Customer Service, Call Center roles, and other positions as they offer golden nuggets on thriving in the workplace while juggling tight schedules, high expectations, and competing priorities. Dive deep into real-world work situations, the job market, setbacks, and success. We cover topics around temp agencies, communication, professional development, management, career advancement, impostor syndrome, and more. Our guests will offer testimonies of working with Wollborg Michelson, their obstacles, and wins. To inspire and encourage you to pursue your dream career.
Joyce Brannan is a Benefits Specialist with 12 years of experience in Human Resources that can sell anything to anybody. She thrives in people management and event coordination. Her favorite summer activities include storage auctions, flea marketing, and re-selling items on the weekends. Coming from a quirky family, Joyce enjoys going to escape rooms with her family.
In this episode we discuss:
- The rise of the contract workforce
- Using contract roles to build out your resume
- The dark side of some staffing agencies
- Choosing the right benefits package
If you're looking for high-paying remote work at healthcare/tech companies visit our website:
https://www.wmjobs.com/for-candidates/
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Jamara Ware is a Customer Service Specialist with 7 years of customer service experience. Having a natural knack for building relationships and solving problems, Jamara discovered her love for customer service early on in her career. Her favorite book is Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye and she has a goal of starting an online boutique for children.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The career background of a Customer Service Specialist
- Working with a recruiter
- Turning a temp job into a permanent role
If you're looking for high-paying remote work at healthcare/tech companies visit our website:
https://www.wmjobs.com/for-candidates/
Connect with us:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wollborgmichelson/
https://www.instagram.com/wollborg.michelson/
https://www.facebook.com/wollborgmichelson
Jeff Peifer is a General Dentist in Arizona. He completed his undergraduate studies at Arizona State University and his dental education at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. Being around dentistry his whole life, he brings a lot of experience to all aspects of dentistry including public health and several specialties. He enjoys the relationships with staff and patients, as well as educating about the benefits of good oral health and making visits to the dentist fun. He loves baseball, murder mystery novels and spending time with is wife and kids. He speaks Portuguese and spent time living in Brazil. He looks forward to traveling with his family to see the world including Europe and hopefully Brazil again one day.
Listen to dental consultant Jeff Peifer as he shares his journey of pursuing a career in dentistry. From owning his own practice to transitioning to a dental consultant. In this episode we discuss:
- Using a staffing agency to gain exposure to opportunities
- The pathway for a dental career
- Handling unexpected life changes with support
If you're looking for high-paying remote work at healthcare/tech companies visit our website:
https://www.wmjobs.com/for-candidates/
Connect with us:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wollborgmichelson/
https://www.instagram.com/wollborg.michelson/
https://www.facebook.com/wollborgmichelson
We are joined by Human Resource Professional, McKinley Malbrough.
Episode Summary:
- Diversifying Your Projects
- Building a Social Media Presence as a Job Seeker
- Writing an unforgettable cover letter
- Getting the most out of a staffing agency
Bio
McKinley Malbrough earned a Master of Science in Human Resource Management, at Colorado State University, and his J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law. He has over fifteen years of experience working in people management and training & development. He has a strong passion for coaching, leading, training, and creating “ah-hah” moments in people's learning and development experiences. McKinley has a background in designing and administrating training and development programs for Non-profits and Startups. He recently acquired his agent certification and is now an NBA agent.
To Check Out McKinley's Services for
- online lectures,
- informative blogs, and other
- resources which can support and improve your education and skills.
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If you're looking for high-paying remote work at healthcare/tech companies visit our website:
https://www.wmjobs.com/for-candidates/
Connect with us:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wollborgmichelson/
https://www.instagram.com/wollborg.michelson/
https://www.facebook.com/wollborgmichelson
In this episode we are joined by customer service representative, DeeDee Russel.
Come listen and enjoy the story of how DeeDee:
- turned her temp job into a permanent role
- stood out in her interview after a 5 year break from interviewing, and
- de-escalated a high intense situation
If you're looking for high-paying remote work at healthcare/tech companies visit our website:
https://www.wmjobs.com/for-candidates/
Connect with us:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wollborgmichelson/
https://www.instagram.com/wollborg.michelson/
https://www.facebook.com/wollborgmichelson
In this episode we are joined by Senior Talent Advisor Albert Matel
Listen as we discuss
- Recruiting in the US Army
- Can Introverts be recruiters?
- Making candidates feel comfortable in the interview
If you're looking for high-paying remote work at healthcare/tech companies visit our website:
https://www.wmjobs.com/for-candidates/
Connect with us:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wollborgmichelson/
https://www.instagram.com/wollborg.michelson/
https://www.facebook.com/wollborgmichelson
In this episode, we have Customer Service Professional Jovan Evans. She is resilient, focused and a career-minded professional.
In this episode we discuss:
- How to standout in a zoom group interview
- Communication and consistency
- Handling life emergencies at work
If you're looking for high-paying remote work at healthcare/tech companies visit our website:
https://www.wmjobs.com/for-candidates/
Connect with us:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wollborgmichelson/
https://www.instagram.com/wollborg.michelson/
https://www.facebook.com/wollborgmichelson
Tiffany Bomar, earned her associates in Applied Sciences and her degree in Search Tech from Niagara County Community College. Bomar has been a part of the health conversation for over a decade, passionate about working with folks to improve their nutrition, physical health, and overall lifestyle.
“I had three back-to-back losses in my family. I was literally on a Zoom call crying. Jelisa called me, and I told her I was going to quit. She said, no, you’re not. I was able to recover and recharge. I restarted my training and was soon promoted to a customer advocate. I stayed the course and was able to buy a brand-new car.”
In this episode we discuss:
- How CSRs manage their own mental health
- Dealing with grief while working in customer service role
- The benefits of working with a temp agency
If you're looking for high-paying remote work at healthcare/tech companies visit our website:
https://www.wmjobs.com/for-candidates/
Connect with us:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wollborgmichelson/
https://www.instagram.com/wollborg.michelson/
https://www.facebook.com/wollborgmichelson
Monique Jones is a customer service aficionado with six-plus years of experience under her belt. Encountering trials head-on and leaning into empathy as she serves her community, Jones leads by example. With ambitions to break into crime scene photography, Jones approaches life with a growth mindset and willingness to collaborate. Hear her story and advice to thrive.