SBRN member Christine Sundberg, President of BayHill Computer Care, recently encountered a problem that seems to be getting more common each day: she needed a knowledgable computer guy fast, and didn’t want to spend hundreds of dollars finding him.

And, as businesses become more reliant on technology, this problem is one that isn’t unique to computer companies.

Sundberg’s solution: she sent her job information to WorkSource. Little did she know that only two weeks later, she’d hire a new information technology (IT) troubleshooter, who was affordable and qualified.

Plus, the only time she invested was spent reviewing a handful of resumes and interviewing a few candidates.

As President of Bay Hill, Sundberg’s first responsibility is to her customers. Without that IT troubleshooter in place, she said her clients’ needs weren’t being met.

“We were really in a crunch. This is a postion we just can’t go without,” said Sundberg.

She sent her position information to WorkSource and started receiving resumes the next day.

“The process was very simple. There wasn’t any resume that I felt wasn’t qualified,” she said.

Sundberg also took advantage of labor market information available through the WorkSource website. She wanted to make sure BayHill offered a competitive salary for the position.

“We’re a small company so we have to pay more to get people in, versus a large corporation with benefits,” said Sundberg.

The site offers valuable information on industry statistics, comparisons and peer analysis. There is also a list of links that allows you to extend your research beyond the WorkSource site.

By reviewing this information and positioning BayHill’s job in the upper half of the recommended wage range, Sundberg increased Bay Hill’s chances of receiving a candidate more likely to have the skills and experience she wanted.

“The best thing was I didn’t have to go through the hassle of placing an ad. We got right to the qualified people right away with very quick turnaround,” she said.

Sundberg’s experience illustrates many of the resources available through WorkSource: no-cost advertising for job openings, referral of candidates who meet an employer’s criteria for skills and experience, and access to the area’s most current and meaningful labor market information.

For more information on these and other services, visit our website at www.worksourcefl.com, or contact WorkSource Employer Services at (904) 359-6690.