Customer service is an important factor to any business and should never be underestimated in any way, shape, or form. Striving for excellent customer service should be the forefront of any business that wants to succeed, and can either make or break your company.

In this day and age, it is complicated to maintain a balance between work and day-to-day life. With smartphones and computers accessible at every corner, it can be difficult to step away from these devices. There could be an important message or an unfinished project tempting you to go ahead and pick these things up after work hours, but when does the work day truly end?

Whether you are just graduating college, searching for new opportunities in the workforce, or hunting for some extra cash, you can expect to find yourself talking to an employer before you are hired on for a new job. Sometimes this is not an easy or comfortable situation for people to be in no matter if they are a rookie interviewee or a seasoned pro in the art of self-representation.

Developing a healthy relationship with your boss and other co-employees is essential for both you and your company’s success. Whether you have an immediate boss or several bosses, learning how to communicate and relate with them can help create a work environment that is beneficial for you and the company.

When seeking out a new job, you will most likely have to fill out several applications until you finally find a suitable employer. Depending on the employer and/or position, job applications will come in all sizes and complexity, ranging from one-page applications to detailed applications containing several pages.

Riverway Business Services joyfully celebrated its 25th year as a staffing company this year! We've been reflecting on our huge milestone and how the staffing industry, and particularly our company, has changed over this past quarter century. We thank our clients, employees, and candidates for their contributions to our continued success.

Let’s face it. Writing a resume can be a daunting task. It can be intimidating and even be frightening to some people. Then, add to that, when someone sits down to write a resume, it can be during one of the lowest times in their life.

Being in a position where I am working with several people and providing them with instructions on how to interview and how to make a great first impression has reminded me of one of the simplest, yet often overlooked, ways to put your best foot forward for an interview.

I recently read “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey and learned that the first and most important habit of highly effective people is BEING PROACTIVE. But in a society full of reactive people, why should you be proactive? People who are proactive take charge of their life and hold themselves accountable for their choices.

Take control of your career search! Please join us for our upcoming Candidate Seminar and Workshop where Sherri Nuccio, Vice President of Operations at Riverway will present the best interviewing techniques using her expert knowledge as a professional recruiter. The presentation will cover everything from professional attire to first impressions to preparing for the tough questions!

One of the many tasks when applying for a new position includes providing professional references. It is necessary to understand what is being asked of you before writing down random friends or family members on a piece of paper. Here at Riverway we ask that you provide us with at least 3 Professional References. This means friends/family will not suffice as acceptable contacts.

Riverway is excited to announce the launch of our Accounting and Finance Division!

Hello, my name is Ashley Moujaes, Branch Manager at our Bellaire office. I can’t tell you what a privilege it is to join the Riverway team and it is an honor to work with the number one Temporary Placement firm in Houston TX. This is an exciting time for Riverway, as we continue to grow our team and add our new Accounting and Finance Division.

Being at the front desk, I see everyone's first impressions when they walk into our office. First impressions can make or break your opportunity so here are 10 tips I've come up with to make sure that you are best candidate for the position!

In our minds we think a staffing company is nothing more than a place that is supposed to find us a job. As recruiters we try our hardest to find each qualified candidate a job, but there are a few things regarding appearance that could definitely hurt you in the interviewing process, if you’re not careful. Below are a few tips that will help you succeed in being that qualified candidate.

Riverway encourages all candidates to be themselves during an interview. However, there are dos and don’ts when it comes to what you say to a Hiring manager and/or Recruiter.

October 2014 - The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® Competition is honoring Riverway Business Services on November 3rd, 2014 for its commitment to excellence in human resource practices and employee enrichment. Employees evaluated Riverway in areas such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention and more.

Join us on Thursday, October 9th at 12:30pm for a complimentary RESUME-WRITING SEMINAR

Sherri Nuccio will share state-of-the-art best practices to consider when building your resume. And let's not forget cover letters! She will discuss and show examples of effective resumes and the different types of resumes to choose from depending on what type of job you are applying for.

Riverway is excited to be one of those businesses and we hope to make connections and find the RIGHT candidates! We are prepared to hire qualified applicants to fill our job openings - which are always up-to-date on our website. We will have information about current job openings while we're there, but we are a staffing company and receive several new job orders from our clients daily, so keeping up with our website and your recruiter is key to your job search success!

People find themselves searching for a new job for several different reasons. In 2008, at the height of the Great Recession, the number of people that found themselves in the market for a new position reached upwards of 2.5 million. Several mistakes can be made when going through the rigorous task of securing employment and being prepared can make the process significantly easier.

Recruiters should be regarded as your teammate in the job search. We want you to feel like you are not in this alone, but we need you to be right there with us. You work hard when job hunting and recruiters work hard to help you, but it can come crashing down due to a little something left off of your resume or application.