It’s almost July – which means it’s the midway point of 2015. This time of the year is always good to take a step back and assess where you are in terms of meeting your goals – and that includes your staffing plan. How do you go about giving your plan a mid-point check-up? Here’s… Read More »
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5 Things to Listen for When Interviewing Sales Candidates
Your salespeople are the lifeblood of your organization. They’re your producers, bringing in new clients and new streams of income. Clearly, they play a critical role, so when it comes time to hire a new one, how can you ensure you get the best? With more than 30 years of combined experience in Kansas City sales staffing,… Read More »
Quick-Start Guide to Creating a Culture of Learning
As one of the leading staffing agencies in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows when times get tough, one of the first items on the chopping block is continuing education benefits. However, cutting out training and development opportunities for employees can have long-term negative effects. Not only can a lack of such opportunities impact an organization’s ability to… Read More »
Cover Letter Essentials for a Better Job Search
Your cover letter only gets scanned for a few second by a hiring manager. So do you really need one at all? Wouldn’t your time be better spent focusing on your resume? The short answer is no. As an experienced Kansas City employment agency, Morgan Hunter can tell you that an effective cover letter is still critical… Read More »
4 Ways to Attract (and Retain!) Star Talent
You have a team you’re proud of – and you want to keep it that way. But one of the challenges you may face is how to attract and retain the best talent for it. To help you find the stars you need – where and when you need them – keep these tips in… Read More »
5 Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers – Do You Have Them?
As one of the leading employment agencies in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows during a job search, there are those who seem to land a job right away and those who struggle through the process. But luck rarely has anything to do with it. In fact, there are some very specific habits that highly effective job seekers… Read More »
Structured vs. Unstructured Interviews: Which is Best?
Hiring managers have a number of choices to make when setting up interviews. One decision focuses on whether, or how much, to “structure” the interview process. Typically, a “structured” interview equips the interviewer with a set of prepared questions. The questions asked are often the same or similar for all candidates. An “unstructured” interview, by… Read More »
Hot Tech Skills to Look for When Recruiting IT Talent
In 2015, the pace of job growth in IT is still moving in a positive direction. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for IT professionals was just under 3% in September. While there has been a solid demand for certain skill sets for years, other hot skills are… Read More »
Continue Building A Network To Help Your Business Grow
Connections make the world go round. As a result, if you don’t have a strong network for your business, it could negatively impact growth. Considering that growth is crucial for company success, what can you do to build a better network? Here’s a look: Get involved. As one of Kansas City’s leading recruiting firms, Morgan… Read More »
Recruiting: Four Mistakes You Might Be Making
Hiring mistakes can be very costly for a company. Consider the investment of time and money it takes to find, interview and hire a new professional staff member. Then, combine that with the high price of employee turnover—up to 1.5–2 times an employee’s annual salary. Considering all of this, it’s important for an employer… Read More »