35 years in the making: Q&A with Morgan Hunter CEO Jerry Hellebusch

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In honor of our anniversary, we sat down with founder Jerry Hellebusch to look back over the last 35 years, hear the story behind the name, review Morgan Hunter’s growth over the years and to take in some of Jerry’s most valuable advice.… Read More »

Comparing today’s housing and job markets: How to navigate a candidate’s market to get the talent you need

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A good home sells quickly, and so does a well qualified job candidate. Morgan Hunter recruiters and talent experts Adam Loewen and Harry Brewer give their advice for landing top talent in this competitive market.… Read More »

5 Training Tips to Get the Most Out of Your New Hire

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Hiring is a lot of work with many steps involved. And even when you find that right-fit person, there’s still more to do. The good news is that if you take a strategic approach and properly train them, you can make the most of your new hire and get them up and running faster. To… Read More »

How To Talk to the Employee Who Knows Everything

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Have an employee who thinks they know everything? Their answers are always right. They dismiss the opinions of others. And they don’t want to collaborate because their way is the only way. If this sounds familiar, it can be difficult to deal with, especially when you need this person to be open to feedback and… Read More »

Could Partnering With a Recruiter Be the Boost Your Business Needs?

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  Hiring is always a challenge, but especially if you don’t have a dedicated HR team. It can be difficult to find the time to devote to this critical task. Partnering with a reputable Kansas City recruiter can provide the answer. But how specifically can your business benefit? Here’s a look at four ways: Insider… Read More »

Is Your LinkedIn Profile Keeping You Off the Radar?

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  You spent hours creating and polishing your LinkedIn profile. The only trouble? That was two years ago. You haven’t given it much thought since then. The problem with this kind of hands-off approach is that you’ve fallen off the radar. That means hiring managers and recruiters in Kansas City aren’t going to be able… Read More »

Simple Marketing Tips to Make You Stand Out to Candidates

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  With a national unemployment rate hovering slightly above 4% – and Kansas City’s just below – today’s top talent have their pick of job opportunities. Therefore, if you want to appeal to them, you need to stand out. But that can feel like a tall order to fill when you’re busy with so many… Read More »

Should Your Resume Be Written in 1st or 3rd Person?

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  Before you sit down to write your resume, there’s one crucial question you need to answer first: should my resume be written in the first or third person? Your resume should never be written in the third person. Use first-person but leave out the pronoun “I.” For example, if you’re an administrative assistant, instead… Read More »

Tips for Setting Goals with Your Recruiter

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  Never worked with a Kansas City recruiter before? You might not know what to expect. But one of the most important aspects of the relationship involves establishing goals. When there are clear-cut objectives in place, your recruiter will be better able to match you with career opportunities that are the right fit for you.… Read More »

6 Ways to Leverage Personal Branding in Your Job Search

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  Personal branding has been around for decades. But it’s only been in recent years that it’s started to emerge as a key player in career success. It’s mainly thanks to the rise in social media and new technology. And it requires more than a regularly updated LinkedIn profile. For many professionals, it can all… Read More »