Murray Resources Monthly - September 2009

Out of work?  Time to update your job skills!
By Dave Cortese, MediaNews Group

Being unemployed or losing your job in this economy is a frightening ordeal. The feelings that come with the situation are all strong emotions and include anger, fear and despair. Having to pay a mortgage or rent and paying more for groceries doesn’t [...]

Murray Resources Monthly - August 2009

Employers are Finding Ways to Deal with the Economy

By Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder.com
Entering the third quarter, employers everywhere are still feeling the effects of the current economic climate. Companies are finding ways to deal with the downturn, however, and a few are even increasing head count. A new survey from CareerBuilder and USA [...]

Murray Resources Monthly - July 2009

Murray Resources Monthly - July 2009
 

10 Worst Work Habits
by Anthony Balderrama, CareerBuilder.com writer

 
When two people fall in love, they only see sunshine and rainbows when they look into each other’s eyes. If you asked, “What’s the worst trait of your boyfriend or girlfriend?” they would answer, “Absolutely, positively nothing!”
 
Ask that same question a [...]

Murray Resources Monthly - June 2009

Murray Resources Monthly - June 2009
  
Finding Work in a Tough Job Market

By Inquirer Money/Personal Finance

Thousands of people have lost their jobs as a result of layoffs or non-renewal of contracts. But there is always hope to look forward to. New businesses are opening, and some old ones may be expanding. With this, you can start [...]

Murray Resources Monthly - May 2009

Murray Resources Monthly - May 2009

What’s on the Minds of Employers?

By Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder.com

Employers and workers alike are on edge as the economic struggles that began in 2008 have extended into 2009 and will likely last into the upcoming second quarter. A new survey from CareerBuilder and USA Today and conducted by [...]

KIMBERLY SHELTON OF MURRAY RESOURCES EARNS CERTIFIED TEMPORARY-STAFFING SPECIALIST (CTS) CERTIFICATION

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KIMBERLY SHELTON OF MURRAY RESOURCES EARNS CERTIFIED TEMPORARY-STAFFING SPECIALIST (CTS) CERTIFICATION
Houston’s top employment agency certifies staff to help fill more jobs.
Houston, TX, [May 28, 2009] Murray Resources, Inc. congratulates Kimberly Shelton for earning the Certified Temporary-Staffing Specialist (CTS) designation by the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS).
Kimberly Shelton joins the ranks among [...]

Murray Resources Monthly - April 2009

Murray Resources Monthly - April 2009

Laid Off? Write a Recession Effective Resume

By Robin Ryan, Career Coach

If you’ve been laid off recently, or maybe still employed with a company that is looking to cut costs, protect yourself by creating a resume that will stand out amongst others in your position.
Usually there is a flood of feelings that [...]

Murray Resources Named One of Houston’s Best Places to Work 2008

Firm ranked #7 for Houston-based companies with 100 employees or less.

Murray Resources, Ltd., was named one of Houston’s Best Places to Work as part of the Houston Business Journal’s annual awards competition.  The firm, founded in 1988 by Marsha Murray, is one of Houston’s leading personnel and staffing solutions firm.  Murray Resources [...]

Carol Copley Named WBEA Volunteer of the Year 2007

Carol Copley, CPC, Vice President of Business Development at Murray Resources, was honored as Volunteer of the Year 2007 at the Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance of Texas’ annual conference and expo in May. Copley was recognized for her volunteer fundraising efforts on behalf of the chapter. Chairing several committees and events, Copley and her team [...]

Murray Resources Named One Of The Fastest Growing Woman-Owned Businesses In Houston

Firm was ranked #13 overall, and was the #1 fastest growing woman-owned business in the personnel industry
Murray Resources, Ltd. was named one of Houston’s top 50 fastest growing woman-owned businesses as part of the Houston Business Journal’s annual awards competition. The firm, founded in 1988 by Marsha Murray, was ranked number 13 overall among [...]