7 Ways Sales Staff Can “Sell” Their Skills When Job Searching

  You’re a natural salesperson with extensive experience in the industry. So why is it so hard to sell yourself during the job search process? It’s ok if self-promotion doesn’t come easily to you. But have no fear. As one of Kansas City’s top employment agencies for sales professionals, Morgan Hunter knows if you want to… Read More »

The Pitfalls of Accepting a Counteroffer

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Somewhere along the line, you became unhappy with your current employer and decided to find a new job. But when you tell your boss you’re leaving, he or she offers you more money to stay. Do you accept? In almost all cases, the answer is no — here’s why: You will likely leave in 6… Read More »

When Great Isn’t Good Enough: 8 Ways to Advance Your Professional Career in 2017

  As one of Kansas City’s leading employment agencies, Morgan Hunter knows that in today’s market, being qualified for a position doesn’t guarantee you the job. Nowadays, companies weigh many factors beyond what a candidate looks like on paper. They want to know they’re hiring people who are motivated, proactive and passionate – and who… Read More »

eBook: The Ultimate Interview Guide

    At Morgan Hunter, we interview more than 250 candidates a month. We know what it takes for a job seeker to have a successful interview. And now we are sharing our knowledge with you. In this eBook, you will learn: How to answer the 10 most common interview questions What to focus on… Read More »

The Proper Etiquette to Ask if Someone is Hiring

  You know that if you’re searching for a new job, networking is an important part of the process. In fact, according to a report by ABC News, up to 80 percent of jobs are found through networking. And yet, asking your connections about possible career opportunities at their own companies can get awkward. You… Read More »

Top 10 Craziest Resume Mistakes

  Every open job attracts an average of 250 resumes. Forty-three percent of HR managers spend less than a minute looking at a resume. Considering these statistics, there’s a lot of pressure to stand out from the crowd. Perhaps because of this pressure, many job seekers have put some outlandish things on their resume in… Read More »

5 Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview

  If you leave an interview without asking any questions, you can almost guarantee you won’t get the job. In fact, according to a survey by CareerBuilder, 32 percent of hiring managers said one of the most common mistakes job seekers make is not asking good questions in an interview. Asking questions at your interview… Read More »

Facing the Facts: 6 Reasons You Can’t Land a Great Professional Job

  As one of Kansas City’s top employment agencies, Morgan Hunter knows finding a new job can be a challenge for even the most experienced professional. However, if you’ve spent month after month searching, without even an interview, then it’s time to face facts: Something you’re doing isn’t working. To get to the root cause… Read More »

10 Most Common Interview Questions

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  One of the most important things you can do to prepare for an interview is practice, practice, practice. While you won’t know every question the interviewer will ask, you can be sure they will ask at least some of the most common interview questions. Practice answering these questions to better prepare for your upcoming… Read More »

13 Unusual Things Job Seekers Have Done to Get Noticed

  When applying and interviewing for jobs, you want to stand out from the competition. Sometimes, out-of-the-box tactics work great to get a hiring manager’s attention. But other times, those strategies can come across as unprofessional, hindering your chance of landing the job. A recent survey by CareerBuilder highlights some of the more unusual things… Read More »