Tis the season for Spotify Wrapped! You may have noticed some people sharing their Spotify stats…

Impact. That is what drives me to work every day. Making an impact. In the last…

Our team regularly gets asked a key question:  “How does partnering with a recruiter differ from…

Today’s job market is plagued with uncertainty for job seekers and employers alike. (The 2024 Job…

A career in manufacturing provides purpose, connection, and work-life balance.   By: Taylor Evans (President, Rust…

Our commitment to quality shines brightly in the success stories of our recruiting team. We’d like…

We’re all familiar with the phrase “time is money” and busy manufacturing professionals are all too…

Small businesses across the US shone brightly during National Small Business Week. This celebration is an…

When you hear the term “core values”, it’s easy to dismiss it as just more corporate…

Dear HR, We get it. Recruiting agencies have a bad rap.  And that’s understandable! There are…

In the complex world of industrial talent acquisition, understanding the nuances between staffing and recruiting can…

In the dynamic landscape of the manufacturing sector, navigating the path to your ideal career can…

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When your company has an executive role open, it is essential for the health of your…

In the business world, success often hinges on finding the right partners who understand your unique…

What is recruitment outsourcing? Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) is defined as outsourcing your recruitment efforts to…

  New to working with a recruiter or frustrated by past experiences with other agencies? Rust…

“A lot of manufacturers aren’t ready for workforce innovations. I think it’s great that Rust Belt…

A major change in manufacturing operations such as a relocation or expansion can hold significant opportunities…

Mike – Machine & Saw Operator Before starting his current position, Mike was in the military….

Evander – Press Operator Evander was working a hotel housekeeping job before transitioning to the manufacturing…

Lisa – Mill Operator Before finding her way in manufacturing, Lisa worked in a variety of…

Joe – Standard Tool & Die Manager Joe was introduced to the manufacturing industry by a…

It’s no secret that many manufacturing companies are facing a skilled labor shortage right now, due…

Stretching across the Midwest, the Rust Belt was the backbone of American manufacturing for the better…

I am so proud of what Rust Belt Recruiting is and who it encompasses. Our team,…

“The best way to achieve the goals of the company is by helping individual team members…

What drives the American economy? This may seem like a difficult question to answer. However, we…

The term Rust Belt can be traced back to the 1960s and 1970s as industry in…

Everything is different now. The world remains amid a global pandemic, and the workforce is changing…

When most people think of manufacturing they think of huge assembly lines inside a 10,000 square…

You may know Facebook as the world’s most popular social media platform, but did you know…

Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Why am I not attracting great talent through my…

We spent 2021 figuring out who we are as a company, as a team, and as…

Nervous about your upcoming interview? Here are five professional tips from a recruiter anyone can use…

When you hear the words EOS, you might have no idea what that means or what…

Since its infancy four years ago, Rust Belt Recruiting has noticed a commonality among not all,…

In July of this year, Mike DeWine signed Ohio’s budget legislation (House Bill 110) which officially…

Attracting top talent has become increasingly more difficult in manufacturing. It’s no secret that manufacturing has…

Employers are often looking to make changes to their hiring process and candidate experience. Companies often…

Did you know, for every $1.00 spent on manufacturing, $1.37 is added to the US economy?…

There is an elephant in the room that recruiters, hiring managers, and HR professionals alike have…

Well, first and foremost, we see so much meaning in those two. Your profession is an…

The Cleveland Browns, along with the entire city and Browns Backers located across the country, celebrated…

What a year. That’s what I assume will be the end of 2020 mantra, said from…

THREE. Three years ago was the birth of Rust Belt Recruiting. But it was a different…

American manufacturing today looks much different than it did last century. In our last post, A Timeline…

October is considered Manufacturing Month in the United States. While there have been significant contributions to…

Maintaining a job is one of the most important things a person can do. Providing not…

Most years, a hot summer concludes with a trip to pick out school supplies in preparation…

More often than not, recruiting and staffing are words that are used synonymously. However, Rust Belt’s…

In early March 2020 a debut memoir came into the spotlight for its harrowing look at…

The storm around COVID-19 has been remarkable. Unprecedented. Even for the HR departments that have a…

What a confusing and frustrating time this is for all of us. As I began to…

In early December, we had the opportunity to sit down with Youth Opportunities Unlimited, a non-profit workforce…

In early November, we had the chance to discuss an important issue to staffing and manufacturing:…

When you begin to look at utilizing temporary staffing services, there are a couple of things…

It is no secret that our country is amidst a growing epidemic within the skilled trades….

Employers faced with the challenging conversation around substance abuse are often ill equipped to handle it….

Last week we had the opportunity to lead a webinar for the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association.  Ohio-based manufacturing professionals in…

Has your business considered military veterans? Trained to follow orders, yet also to think and work…

So you’ve had many interviews, some with candidates you like, some that are not a fit…

Rust Belt Recruiting is hosting a hiring fair on October 22nd and October 23rd from 9:00…

What is an apprenticeship? The US Department of Labor defines an apprenticeship as an “earn and…

While early human societies made extensive use of materials like bronze, iron and stone, it was…

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted have recognized October as Manufacturing Month. We…

A common misconception about manufacturing is that factories are staffed with male-only roles. Though females have…

Rust Belt Recruiting stands alone as the only recruiting and staffing agency members of the Ohio…

Manufacturing Day is an initiative led annually by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) that shines a light…

Meet Jon Brennan, an avid fisher and single dad of three. Jon was born and raised…

We are often challenging ourselves in what makes us different from other recruiting and staffing agencies….

As the owner of a recruiting agency, I consistently witness the staffing challenges companies face. While…

In our recruiting experience, we often encounter the stereotype that construction and manufacturing jobs are solely…

We are excited to sponsor Manufacturing Works scramble-format golf outing at Shale Creek Golf Club on Friday, August…

Rust Belt Recruiting is proud to support House Bill 252 to enhance our local communities. The proposed Revised…

Meet Neftali (“Nef”), who was hired as a Machinist for a local manufacturer in Lakewood. He brought…

We feel strongly about causes that impact our community. Rust Belt Recruiting is extremely proud to be a…

It can seem like you’re trying to find a needle in a haystack when it comes…

Our goal is to help companies secure the best talent in the region. Meet Dustin Taylor…

Unemployment is at a 49-year low and the staffing industry is growing. However, statistics say performing below…

On May 3, 2019, The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the unemployment rate has declined…

As a recruiting firm, we know the labor shortage in our region is all too real….

The notion of a career in manufacturing as a poor choice is a thing of the…

Employment trends in the U.S. reflect that scores of workers are forced to hold multiple minimum…

Are you getting the candidates you really want? If you’re struggling to do so, make sure…

Cool incentives and flashy marketing materials are attractive, but a vibrant work environment is really what…

Make it all about EVERYONE! Your best ideas come from people on the front lines, don’t…