Is Your Boss Really Invested in You?

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Every day, you show up to work on time and with a great attitude. You’re detail-oriented, complete projects ahead of schedule, and go above and beyond in any way you can. But your boss doesn’t seem to notice. Are they simply stretched thin – too busy – or are you underappreciated? Here are some questions… Read More »

Take the Leap: Set Long-Term Career Goals

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Achieving career success isn’t about luck. It’s typically not even about intelligence either. Instead, it often comes down to one practice: effective goal setting. With realistic and tangible objectives, you’ll have a plan in place that enables you to better navigate your career path ahead. Not only that, but you can measure progress along the… Read More »

Proper Protocol for Following Up After Your First Round of Interviews

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  Just finished your first interview? Don’t sit around and wait for the hiring manager to call or email you. Instead, there are a few steps you should take after that initial round in the hiring process to shore up your chances of getting a second interview and eventually the offer. Here’s a look at… Read More »

Is It Time for a Career Refresh?

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  You like your job and you’re good at it. The trouble is, you’re starting to feel stuck. If that’s the case, it’s an ideal time to take a step back and evaluate your career. When you do, you can gain the insight you need to breathe life back into it. And Morgan Hunter can… Read More »

Is Burnout the Reason You Hate Your Job? Here’s How to Fix It

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  When it comes to your career, there are many highs and lows. One of the most common lows is burnout. It can happen to any professional and make Monday mornings a huge drag. But it doesn’t have to sabotage your career and derail your advancement efforts. In fact, you can learn and grow from… Read More »

How to “Sell” During Your Job Interview

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  You’ve heard you need to sell yourself – and your background and experience – during a job interview. But what exactly does that mean? And if you don’t have any sales skills, how exactly do you go about doing that? As one of Kansas City’s top employment agencies, Morgan Hunter has the answers you… Read More »

What Job Seekers Expect in 2018

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  What do job seekers want? It’s a question employers should be asking in 2018 if they want to land the best and brightest for their open positions. Finding talent has never been tougher. There are more opportunities for job seekers than there have been in the past decade, and companies will have to work… Read More »

Outdated Job Search Advice to Avoid

  When you’re looking for a job, you take all the advice you can get. But is all advice created equal? Advances in technology have transformed the application and hiring processes, and some of the job search advice you receive could be wildly outdated. Here are some job search tips that no longer apply in… Read More »

Ask a Recruiter: What are some low-cost or no-cost benefits employers like myself can offer their employees?

  Every third Thursday of the month, we answer questions submitted to us from Kansas City area job seekers and employers. This week, Senior Recruiter in our Administrative Division Morgan Johnson answers a question from an anonymous employer.   What are some low-cost or no-cost benefits employers like myself can offer their employees?   Morgan… Read More »

Our Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes

  With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we thought we’d share some of our Morgan Hunter family’s favorite turkey day recipes. Check out the recipes below to find some Thanksgiving favorites along with some non-traditional dishes from the Morgan Hunter team.   Main Dishes   Turkey Dumpling Soup from Kathryn Zahn, Staffing Specialist at MHED … Read More »