RESOURCES

Oxbow Bend, Snake River

Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Many of us on the Cool Works team have experienced seasonal work from both sides, as employees and employers. We’ve gathered these resources to help you find, encourage, and train staff; find a gig that’s right for you; connect with your tribe from Millennials to Older and Bolder, or simply learn more about seasonal work in the United States. Have a topic suggestion? Please contact us!

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RetiredBrains.com

Older and Bolder

Retired Brains: A job and information source for boomers, retirees and people planning their retirement.

As An Employer, Are You Bringing Out the Best of Your Staff?

For Employers

The job seekers who apply for, and eventually get, a seasonal job are SO excited about working in YOUR Great Place! When they get to you, do you help encourage that enthusiasm to shine through their day to day work?

Tips to Help Increase Applicant Flow

For Employers

Your recruiting materials should describe your staffing needs, requirements, and expectations. Equally important, it should illustrate what the job seeker can expect from the experience. One of the top questions a job seeker has while reading your Profile is: What’s it like to work and live there?

Putting The Human Back in H.R.

For Employers

Remember the fact that you are always a recruiter and always a representative of your organization. I recall some quote about people not remembering what you did or did not do for them, but they’ll always remember how you made them feel.

“For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People”

For Employers

Take just a little time to refresh yourself and your energies and your intentions. Come back to center and try to remember a few of the good things you bring to the table, for the benefit and enjoyment of you, and all your people.

Five Fun Onboarding Activities for Your New Crew!

For Employers

In this post we bring you our unwavering belief in your ability to
kick butt as well as an energetic shot of fun and inspiration.

What to Do When You Have “Too Many” Applications

For Employers

I had a call from an employer client who was thrilled with the response to his employment ad on CoolWorks, but then also perplexed by what to do now. Basically, he had never had the “problem” of having so many applications to process. We call this the paradox of success.

Learn from an Expert Panel: Attracting And Keeping Seasonal Employees

For Employers

In this lively and interactive presentation, participants will explore 5 Olympic Rings of Seasonal Recruiting and Retention. We will help you Imagine Your Dream Team, and take away a check list of best practices for immediate implementation.

Egg Flipping Genius Wanted

For Employers

Here are some ideas for how to craft a creative and attractive job listing title.