A Day in the Life of an Intern – Derek Howe

“Wow. These six weeks have gone by really fast at Hatch Staffing. Let me start at the beginning.

I was having difficulty finding an internship for my academic minor which I thought would give me experience relevant to my intended career path until I was referred to Hatch Staffing. Going in, I had no idea what to expect. I was told that the internship would be work-intensive and that I would not be brewing coffee for the senior staff.

I don’t think I could be more pleasantly surprised how the internship has turned out so far. The work has been challenging and you have to learn on your feet. As early as the second week, the Hatch ELITE are reviewing resumes, conducting phone screens and scheduling interviews. Every week – if not every day – there are more job duties to learn and stay on top of. It’s hard but very rewarding.

If I made that sound daunting, allow me to assure you, Hatch isn’t all about work work work. There are regular picnics, outings, parties, guest speakers and miscellaneous event days that everyone can participate in to shake up the job a little bit. The job never feels stagnant or boring.

And I haven’t even talked about the senior staff yet. They’re great. Every one of them is open to questions and willing to help the ELITE at a moment’s notice. The senior staff also enjoy teaching the Hatch ELITE different aspects of the job that weren’t covered in training. (And none of them have sent me on coffee errands.) The president of Hatch is involved in the day-to-day operations of the company and even routinely trains the Hatch ELITE. She cares about and is involved with the employees.

What I learned in school, I can apply on the job at Hatch. I feel like what I’m learning at Hatch can also be put to good use in my professional career. All in all, I’m enjoying my time here as well as all the challenges that the job brings. I hope that the rest of the summer goes as well as the first six weeks.”

 

A Day in the Life of an Intern – Kate Caputa

When you hear the word “Internship” what thoughts come to mind? When I originally thought about doing an internship, I was a little worried.  I always thought of internships as running around doing useless errands, tedious work, or just constantly shadowing others while they do the work.  The HatchELITE program has shown me the value of an internship!  Every single day we are doing hands on work, learning, and growing with the team and as individuals.  We are not just considered ‘interns’ here at hatch, instead, we are part of the team.  We participate in morning meetings, interviews, meet and greets, and much more!

Specifically, the one thing that I want to talk about in this blog is how amazing the atmosphere here at Hatch is. Hatch has a special way of connecting with their internal staff, clients, and candidates.  They really take the extra mile in order to make others feel valued.  Being in HatchELITE program has been an honor so far.  All the staff at Hatch take extra time out of there day to make us feel like part of the team.  We have training on a regular basis where we learn about basic skills such as professionalism, time management, and much more!  Every week we have guest speakers that also teach us and help us grow.  I specifically think that I have learned more about being in the real world and work during these first three weeks than I did all of college.  We are out there doing the same things as the rest like cold calling, conducting interviews, and filling orders!  This week I have already had three interviews and more scheduled!  I am excited to see that number grow as the weeks go on!

I know that I still have much more to learn and I can NOT wait to keep growing as an individual and young professional! I have set many goals so far in the HatchELITE program and I am looking forward to achieving them.  Hatch has really showed me that you can really do anything if you put your mind and heart into it!  I’m excited to see what the rest of the summer has in store!

Wow, these first two weeks went quite quick and I am fathomed by how much I have already been able to learn. What impresses me the most about my entrance to the HatchELITE program is how inviting of an environment it is. The whole organization is team oriented. Everyone that walks into their first day of work regardless of where it is or who it is for is going to be nervous and you cannot tell me otherwise. I would also think that those walking into their first internship might feel it a little more than most as they are placing the foundation to their professional careers. I cannot tell you enough how easy Hatch made this for us interns. Getting to know all the internal staff makes the environment much easier to walk into every morning. It assists in being more willing to approach anyone with questions which allows for a more rapid learning experience. You are never out of the loop at hatch. You are in every team meeting that occurs daily and they truly value your input. Enough with that let’s get down to the real stuff, what is it that us interns are actually doing? Well, it’s more than picking up coffee for the office that’s for sure. The first week we went through basic training about Hatch, the industry, how it works, and how we are going to play an integral role within the organization. The training was never redundant or boring. We had specific training with various members from upper management. The president of Hatch has even taken time on 3 occasions to train us on certain subjects. How often do interns get to say they learn and have direct contact with the president of the company each and every day? Let me tell you-not often. By learning from numerous employees our training becomes well rounded and diverse, it’s been enlightening. Every Wednesday we get to listen to a guest speaker for around an hour. These speakers are always talented and accomplished individuals that are invested in helping others grow. It’s imperative to learn from those who have succeeded before you. This week, we have been learning how to organize resumes, phone screen candidates, and seek to employ those individuals. It is a great feeling leaving work every night knowing that you have helped someone else. Finally, every Friday three internal employees create a panel and sit in to listen and answer any questions that we may have on the process of our recruiting journeyit is fast paced! These are quite insightful. All I can say for the first two weeks is ‘wow’! It is going to be an exciting summer.

Pumpkin Spice Latte is back! Changing #s

Pumpkin Spice Latte is back! Changing #seasons … time to consider changing #jobs – for new jobs, visit hatchstaff.com #newcareer

Guess who’s back…..the Pumpkin Spice

Guess who’s back…..the Pumpkin Spice Latte! Leap into fall this weekend.

If you are tired of the same old job, as we change seasons, it may be a good time to explore new job opportunities! Call us today to learn about the unlimited possibilities that await you – 414-312-7500! Not looking, share with a friend who has been miserable in their position! http://ow.ly/i/mSVW8

Hatch practices wellness!

Promoting happy and healthy employees is an important focus here at Hatch! We provide employees with the option to get involved in fitness programs and challenges that generate physical activity and health education, employee bonding, and of course some friendly office competition. Below are a few of the wellness initiatives Hatch team members have participated in this year:

Seven week wellness challenge that included weekly fitness classes along with a MyZone challenge. For those of you who are unfamiliar to MyZone, it is a technological system that monitors individual physical activity and results. Hatch participants wore the MyZone bands during any/all physical activity including during weekly fitness classes of either spin, cardio combat or tabata style strength training. A big congratulations to Ken who came out strong as a determined MyZone competitor in his first challenge! The goal of the challenge was to see overall improvements in strength and body composition through regular physical activity.

Healthy eating in the office. We all know it’s hard to fight that temptation when it’s a fellow coworker’s birthday and  a double chocolate cake is being devoured in the kitchen, but Hatch’s goal is to eat healthy food. Employees are encouraged to bring healthy snack options and share their favorite healthy recipes. Making the right choices that sustainably fuel our bodies is our motivation and having a little fun along the way is always encouraged.

 

MyTeam Triumph, Lucky Leprechaun Run. Congratulations to Lucas for participating in the MyTeam Triumph, Lucky Leprechaun run! Although the weather conditions did not allow Lucas to complete the race, the MyTeam Triumph, Lucky Leprechaun run is put together with the intention of  able-bodied participants to utilized racing equipment to guide their team Captain, a challenged athlete, across the finish line and conquer the 4.3 mile Lucky Leprechaun race together!

Hatch Weekender 10/25

Looking for things to do this weekend? Check out these awesome ideas from your very own Hatch team members!

Lori’s Adventures

Is your favorite time of year fall?  Do you live for the sights, sounds and fear factor of Halloween?  Have you dared to venture to West Bend to the Haunted Cornfield at Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm? The evening will start with a Bon Fire where you can take in the smells of Fall as you build the courage to enter the Cornfield of Terror!  Then, get ready to run as the Haunted Cornfield comes to life!!!!!

45 minutes of frightful events as you make your way through six acres of super-tall, super thick, dark, foggy, cornfield jungle on a narrow winding 3/4 mile long winding trail. Hundreds of creatures lurking, stalking & watching your every move waiting for the right moment to strike. Experience live actors, action creatures, strobes, and eerie light & sound effects. Be scared and scream as you make your way through the dark creepy jungle of corn.

Buy the speed=pass ticket and enter our short “Quick-line” at any time you choose.

Enjoy our haunting storyteller (7-11pm) at the bonfire waiting area before or after the night haunt every Friday and Saturday Night. Haunt admission includes bonfire. Bonfire only admission is $5.00.

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Dates:	Friday, October 25th and 26th
Hours:	Begins at dusk (about 6:30 pm) and ticket sales end at 11:30 pm. Thursday and Sunday Nights have NO ACTORS and in its own way sometimes more scary Oct 31 will be a no actor or volunteer actor only night! Gates to farm entrance close at midnight.
Admission:	$22.00 for 45 minutes of terror…. Your ticket entry is based on ticket purchase order. Ticket sales end at 11:30 pm Friday & Saturday nights – Live actor haunt – 6pm to midnight $23.00 tax included No Coupons Needed or accepted for This special price Just print this page! or show the $5.00 off coupon to get in for just $23.00 for an hour or more of terror & fright by the bonfire and in the cornfield. No other Haunt can beat this per minute price … – Haunted cornfield & bonfire $23.00 sales tax included – Speed pass to the quick line is $29.00 sales tax included – Bonfire only pass – $5.00 13 years of age and older recommended

 

Deb’s Finders Keepers

October 26, 2013

Halloween in Delafield: Grand Pumpkin Illumination

Presented by Delafield Chamber of Commerce

Free Event    

At 7 p.m. watch more than 300 pumpkins, carved by local area school children, illuminate before your eyes! Don’t forget your cameras! Dinner reservations in Delafield are suggested.

Downtown Delafield

Main St. & Genesee St.

Delafield, WI 53018

Free

5pm – Downtown Business Trick-or-Treating (at participating businesses)

Lucas’s Sports Corner

Green Bay Packers

Sunday, October 27, 7:30 pm (CT) on NBC

Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis Minnesota

 

Hatch Weekender 10/11

Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Check out these awesome ideas form your very own Hatch team members!

Julie’s Family Fun

Night at the Museum, “Wild West Showdown”

Fridays and Saturdays, October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26;   5:30-9:30pm (tours run continuously from 5:30-9pm); $5 per person (children under 2 are free)

When the sun goes down, the exhibits come to life with a hilarious romp through the Wild West!  Annie Oakley will guide your wagon train around the exhibits, meeting historical folk along the way.  Try pioneer chores with Laura Ingalls, sing and lasso with Pecos Bill and Davy Crockett, and corral broncos with Increase Lapham.  During your journey, you’ll have to work together to solve clues and puzzles to find the stolen horses and save the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show…giddy up!

This a a family-friendly tour appropriate for ALL AGES!  Tours will last approximately 40 minutes and will be non-scary and non-violent.  Tickets are sold at the door on a first come, first served basis.  Tours leave every 15 minutes, and with more tours running this year for less waiting time.  Last tour of the night starts at 9pm.  Extra activities are available, including a craft project, to have fun while you wait for your tour to begin!  Event and facilities are handicap accessible.  For additional information, call 262-521-2859, ext. 224.

 Lucas’s Sports Corner

Green Bay Packers

Sun, Oct 13 1:00 PM ET FOX

M&T Bank Stadium

Green Bay Packers @ Baltimore Ravens

Go Pack Go!

 

Wisconsin Badger Football

3-2, 3rd in Leaders Division

Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, Wisconsin

tomorrow, 2:30 PM (CT) on ABC, ESP2

Northwestern Wildcats Vs. Wisconsin Badgers

http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/m-footbl/

If anyone has some suggestions for upcoming sporting events, please let me know @HatchStaffing and @LH_LucasHarvey or at https://www.facebook.com/HatchStaffingServices

 

Deb’s Finders Keepers

Coming Soon!!!

Milwaukee County Zoo

Saturday, Nov 2- 9:30a

More dates & times (1)

All visitors receive free Zoo admission; the parking fee remains in effect.

 

Target Free First Thursday

Date: Thursday, November 7, 2013

Time: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM  ·  Other dates and times

Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI

Website: http://www.mam.org

Admission to the Milwaukee Art Museum is free for everyone (excluding groups) on the first Thursday of every month, thanks to Target. Admission includes access to the entire Museum, including special exhibitions, lectures, programs, and more.

 Have a great weekend!

Hatch Weekender 10/4

Looking for some awesome things to do this weekend?! Check out these fabulous ideas from your very own Hatch team members!

Julie’s Family Fun

“Fall Finale” Family Fun Walk with Melinda Myers at Boerner Botanical Gardens

Oct. 5, 2013 1:00 p.m. – Oct. 5, 2013, 3:00 p.m.

Bring the kids and join Melinda Myers to experience the sights, sounds, touch and smells of Boerner Botanical Gardens as you explore all that fall has to offer. This walk includes a scavenger hunt, bark rubbings, leaf prints and a garden activity for the kids to take home and grow! Cost: $25 per family (up to 5 individuals). For more information or to register call 414-525-5659. Class size is limited – so please register early. The 2013 garden walk series is sponsored by: Kanavas Landscape Management, Aurora Health Care and American Transmission Company

Rummage-A-Rama Fall Kick-off Show

Oct. 5, 2013 9:00 a.m. – Oct. 6, 2013, 3:00 p.m.

Rummage-A-Rama is an old-fashioned, indoor flea-market extravaganza featuring antiques, collectibles, hobby items from local dealers, overstocks and closeouts from local business owners, as well as rummage sale items from everyday people. It’s different every time! $4 per person, $2 with a two-item food donation to the Hunger Task Force. Kids 12 and under are free. $5 parking. Open Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sarah and Ryann’s Surprise Shopping Section

I just got back from a relaxing 2.5 week vacation in paradise (Hawaii)!  While I was there I found an excellent cookie company called Big Island Candies.  They make the most delicious shortbread cookies, brownies, chocolotates, and other treats.  They only have 2 stores, their factory in Hilo and a store in Honolulu, but you can order online!  Check them out at www.bigislandcandies.com.

Kristin’s Run for Fun

I’m going long this week because there may be some of you that have been preparing for months for this one!  On Sunday, October 6^th, runners will leave Grafton High School for Milwaukee’s Lakefront Marathon.  This 26.2 mile trek is not one for those faint of heart.  If you are running then you know the work and the time that is spent getting ready for the event.  You have been protecting yourself from injury to ensure you are in peak physical condition for the run.  You have been making sure to get your one long run in a week to make sure that you are trained and ready to make it all the way to Milwaukee.  Maybe you are someone that completed the Brewer’s Mini Marathon last week.  Do you have enough left in you to be able to run the full marathon?  You can still register for this one!  Start time is 7:30AM and the cost to register is $75.  So lace up your shoes, or make your signs to cheer on the runners as they embark on their adventure.

Eric’s Music Mania

Music lovers, this weekend is a good one for concerts!! Our featured artist is the Moody Blues who will be at the Riverside Theater tonight!! This band is near and dear to my heart! My Mom from when I was 8-11 years old when we would drive anywhere in her buick…the Moody Blues were on. Does anyone remember what an eight-track is? Well that is what they had in cars back then, we would sign wherever we would go! My favorite song from them is “Question” just an amazingly written song lyrically and musically. They have long been on of rocks best bands, if you havent seen them live check them out!! They have stuck with me for my whole life, thanks Mom to introducing me to one of my favorite songs of all time and one of my favorite memories of all time!!

KT Tunstall is coming to Pabst Theater this Friday as well, I had a friend of mine that loves her and saw her twice. She said she is awesome! If you get a chance listen to her song “other side of the world” its one of her best. Should be a great show! Enjoy!

Have a great weekend Music lovers and check back next week!

Deb’s Finders Keepers

Whether you’re continuing a family tradition or starting a new one this fall, the Elegant Farmer offers a family fun farm experience weekends 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free and open to all. Everyone is welcome to The Elegant Farmer’s orchard to pick from its 12 varieties of apples right from the tree or pumpkins from the patch. Enjoy beautiful fall colors aboard a tractor-pulled hayride, pony rides or vintage train ride. The East Troy Electric Railroad’s turn-of-the-century trolley departs Saturdays and Sundays from and returning to The Elegant Farmer Depot. New this year is a farm corn maze to add to the fun. Hope to see you at the Smilin’ Barn.

Elegant Farmer

1545 N. Main Street Hwys ES & J

Mukwonago, WI 53149

Lucas’s Sports Corner

Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers v.s. Detroit Lions

Sunday, Oct. 6 12:00 p.m. (CT) at Lambeau Field

Have a fantastic weekend everyone!

Hatch Weekender 9/27

Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Check out these awesome ideas from your very own Hatch team!

Julie’s Family Fun

FALL FAMILY FUN

Halloween Costume Swap: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 28, Roots Coffeebar & Cafe, 124 E. Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc. Bring gently used children’s costumes to Roots through Sept. 27. Pick up new-to-you costumes on Saturday.

Homestead Animal Farm: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 28-29, Oct. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 24-25; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 26-27, Homestead Animal Farm, State Highway 83, Hartland. See goats on the grass roof barns and take a scenic hayride through the woods and around the farm farm. Pet friendly animals in the barnyard and pasture. Three unique games within the maze., Corn maze $6 Hayrides $2 Barnyard animals $2 All three activities $9 (262) 966-3840 http://www.homesteadanimalfarm.com.

Kids Craft Project: 6-6:45 p.m. Sept. 30, East Troy Family Community Resource Center, 2931 Main St., East Troy. Kids will make a paper bead book mark using a variety of scrap papers to craft paper beads.

Lori’s Adventures

Looking for a great September Milwaukee adventure that will get your blood flowing!? Check out the Lake Michigan wreck under water! Aquatic adventures is the place to go! Not certified? No problem!

Call them to get in water or to become certified for future underwater adventures at262-938-6827.

Deb’s Finders Keepers

Harvest Fair- Parking is $5 per vehicle/motorcycle

Today 5:00p to 11:00p

Wisconsin State Fair Park

West Allis, WI

Harvest Fair will feature FREE live entertainment and plenty of activities for the entire family. There will be several NEW attractions this year, including Tiny Tot Acres, Zoozort Live Animal Shows and a Giant Harvest Fair Mural. Exciting robotics competitions will take place inside the Exposition Center, and the Natural Resources Park will also feature an Antique Tractor Display and Bighorn Forge Blacksmith demonstrations.

Families will enjoy amusement rides, a pumpkin patch, pony and camel rides,… Show more scarecrow making, Pumpkin

Bowling presented by Halloween Express, the Kiddie Tractor Maze, presented by Fast Track Oil Change Centers, and more. Most activities require the purchase of tickets at ticket booths located throughout Harvest Fair.

Tickets cost $1 each and the number of tickets required per activity varies.

Several food and beverage vendors will be open throughout the Fair Park, and families can also enjoy the AllYou-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast from 9 – 11:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Prices for the breakfast are $6 for adults ages 13 and older, $4 for youth ages 6-12 and children 5 and under are FREE.

Harvest Fair will span Central Mall and Central Park, as well as the Family Activity Center (Original Cream Puff Pavilion), the Natural Resources Park, portions of the Exposition Center and The Back 40 (outdoor area west of the Family Activity Center). Kids can also enjoy Harvest Fair BINGO, presented by Pick ‘n Save, all weekend. They can pick-up a FREE bingo card at any Fair Information Center, collect stamps at food and activity stands throughout Harvest Fair and redeem completed cards for a prize in the Family Activity Center.

Free activities and entertainment will also be available for all ages to enjoy. The Great Lakes Timber Show features axe throwing, antique logging tools, log rolling, chainsaw carving, crosscut sawing, modified chainsaw cutting, audience participation and lots of humor. The Zoozort Live Animal Show features a tortoise and a kangaroo along with other interesting animals.

Elkhorn Antique Flea Market

September 29, 2013, Sunday

Elkhorn, WI

Parking 5.00

More than 500 dealers with antiques and more. Concessions.

Lucas’s Sports Corner

University of Wisconsin Madison Football

Wisconsin Badgers v.s. Ohio Sate Buckeyes @ Ohio Stadium 9/28 7pm CT

 

Milwaukee Brewers

Brewers v.s. Mets in New York

9/28 @ 3:10pm

9/29 @ 12:10pm

Have an awesome weekend!