Back Pocket Resources

10/09/2025

Our next event is happening in two weeks and is free, but there are limited seats available. Check out all the details and register here: https://www.risbc.org/events-1/how-to-grow-your-business-hire-staff-using-ai

01/22/2025

Trying something a bit different, and posting my take on the books I am reading. I hope that this sparks discussion and thought in the audience and provides information for leaders. Maybe it will even inspire some of you to read one of the books.

This book adds value from the very beginning. Even in the intro I had the highlighter going. There were a few different things that stood out to me here and the author, James Clear is setting the intentions by laying out the definition of a habit and letting us in on two of the critical…

09/01/2021

Don't forget The Hiring Institute now has a course that can teach you everything you need to know on how to get noticed when applying for jobs. It is an interactive course which you can do at your own pace.
http://ed.gr/dl7f1

08/31/2021

In episode 9 of A Conversation on Hiring we had the pleasure of talking to Allison Bryant of Ten Percent Happier. We talk about career transitions, covid pivots, and company growth through the pandemic.
Check it out now! https://ed.gr/dl7eg

08/27/2021

Making sure all your employees is happy with going back in person can be challenging. This is a great article that talks about how to keep your team engaged even with the big changes in work environment.
https://ed.gr/dlswt

Advice based on a decade of research on high-performing teams.

08/26/2021

Don't forget to check out A Conversation On Hiring podcast. A new episode is released every Tuesday.
https://ed.gr/dlsuq

‎Business · 2021

08/25/2021

Have you spent hours on building the perfect resume, but you still feel as if nothing is moving forward in your job search? Check out The Hiring Institutes newest online course. This course can teach you how to get noticed in your search.
http://ed.gr/dlqpr

08/24/2021

In this episode, we have a conversation with Todd Dupont, the Assistant Director of White Pine Programs in York, ME. We talk about training/ on-boarding of new staff so it’s less trial by fire (or snow?) and more of an opportunity to bring diverse and non- traditional candidates in to expand the mindset and enhance the culture of the organization as a whole. Check it out now!
https://ed.gr/dlqot
https://ed.gr/dlqom

08/20/2021

Check out the newest course at The Hiring Institute. It is designed to teach you how to get noticed in your job search. It is fun and engaging and you can go through it at your own pace. We hope you like it.
http://ed.gr/dlbpz

08/20/2021

Great article by Isaiah Hankel about finding a job and especially after the pandemic.
The newest course at The Hiring Institute also focuses on this subject and can further help you to get noticed when job searching.

Your competition has increased, but so have your opportunities.

08/19/2021

The Hiring Institute at Back Pocket Resources is determined to create valuable and manageable courses. These are just 4 of many benefits you will experience when you enroll in our school. If you have any questions or suggestions for future courses please reach out to us at [email protected]
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08/18/2021

Our client is seeking hard working and self motivated talent to join their growing and dynamic marketing team.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking an Account Specialist who is passionate about marketing to join their team.

The ideal candidate will have marketing agency experience and will be interested in this opportunity to be accountable for the ex*****on of digital marketing and client assignments to include research, social media content, web content, email marketing, and other tasks as required. You will monitor, optimize and continuously improve online as well as offline engagement for agency and client marketing channels.

You’re not an expert because you know no one can be, but you know where you excel and where you need to learn more – and you do reach out to others, even Google, when needed.

How you will show up:

You are proactive, quick-witted, highly organized and articulate. You don’t procrastinate, yet you thrive under the pressure of a tight deadline. You see the creative opportunities in teamwork and collaboration. You see the big picture and pay attention to details. You foresee issues before they become problems and take steps to head those off, so our team is able to deliver work that exceeds our clients’ expectations. You are direct, honest, and take your work seriously (even if you don’t always take yourself too seriously).

Qualifications:

• Marketing agency experience (1+ years)
• Strategic and creative thinker focused on measurable client solutions
• Passionate, collaborative and agile problem-solver, capable of managing multiple clients, working together with team members
• Experience with analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Search Console, Data Studio, Tag Manager) is beneficial
• You bring any combination of education and experience which provide you with the skills, knowledge and ability required to perform this job
• The most successful candidate will have interest in personal and career development, as well as in mentoring to empower and develop others. Our culture is central to all we do, and we believe we do our best work when we continuously learn and improve together.

Our offer:

• This position is currently a mix of in-office and work-from-home
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Robust benefits plan, including unlimited vacation time, IRA matching, and a stipend towards your health insurance plan
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial team environment
• In-person and virtual team building events
• Reimbursements for training and education