Ask a Recruiter: Should Your Resume Be Written in 1st or 3rd Person?

Ask a Recruiter

  Every third Thursday of the month, we answer questions submitted to us from Kansas City area job seekers and employers. This week, we answer a question from job seeker James Cross.   Should your resume be written in 1st or 3rd person?   Great question, James. You’re certainly not the first person to ask… Read More »

10 Ways You Can Improve Productivity On Your Team

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It’s the dog days of summer. As a result, your team might not be as motivated as you’d like them to be. Short of asking them to work more hours, what can you do? There are many different ways you can boost productivity and get your people back on track toward getting more done. Here’s… Read More »

Applying But Not Getting An Interview? Here’s What to Do

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  It’s a common problem for many people. You submit multiple applications but never hear anything back. You’re qualified and have the right experience, but for whatever reason, you’re not getting anywhere. Don’t lose hope. There are a few simple things you can do to improve your chance of getting an interview. Revamp Your Resume… Read More »

7 Most Common Resume Mistakes

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  We all make mistakes. But one on your resume will quickly disqualify you from getting an interview. A recent survey of human resource managers identified seven of the most common mistakes job seekers make on their resumes. These are the blunders the survey respondents said are instant deal breakers: Typos or bad grammar A… Read More »

Employee Spotlight: Stephanie Smithmier

employee spotlight

  Every two weeks, we highlight one of our amazing recruiters so you can get to know the Morgan Hunter team a little bit better. This week we spoke with Stephanie Smithmier, Director or our Administrative Division!   What did you do before you were a recruiter with Morgan Hunter? I was attending college. Morgan… Read More »

Employee Spotlight: Carol Schmidt

employee spotlight

  Every two weeks, we highlight one of our amazing recruiters so you can get to know the Morgan Hunter team a little bit better. This week we spoke with Carol Schmidt, Director or our Human Resources and Administrative Divisions!   What did you do before you were a recruiter with Morgan Hunter? I worked… Read More »

Majority of Employers Say Something on Social Media Caused Them to Not Hire a Candidate

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  Would you want potential employers to see everything you’ve ever posted on social media? If the answer is no, you better start cleaning up your online profiles fast — especially if you’re looking for a new job. According to a recent survey by CareerBuilder, a whopping 70 percent of employers use social media to… Read More »

Employee Spotlight: Brian Price

employee spotlight

  Every two weeks, we highlight one of our amazing recruiters so you can get to know the Morgan Hunter team a little bit better. This week we spoke with Brian Price, Director of our Sales, Marketing & Advertising Division!   What did you do before you were a recruiter with Morgan Hunter? I’ve been… Read More »

Companies Are Struggling to Find Candidates

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  The economy has been on a roll lately and businesses are hiring to meet the demand. There’s just one problem: they can’t find enough people to fill their open positions. According to a recent report from ADP and Moody’s Analytics, employers are having a hard time finding qualified candidates to fill the record 6.7… Read More »

How to Write a Cover Letter

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  For some job seekers, writing a cover letter is a pointless endeavor. But it’s actually one of the most important aspects of any job search. Cover letters are the first thing that many hiring managers see. It can create a positive first impression that encourages someone to read your resume, or it can eliminate… Read More »