Why Is Looking for a Job in December Beneficial?

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In the middle of a job search? Thinking about taking some time off during the holiday season? You might want to think again. In fact, December is a great month to find a new job in the Kansas City area for a variety of reasons. Here’s a look at a few of them: You won’t… 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 »

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 »

Does Your Company Culture Promote These Workplace Woes?

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  Despite the latest technology, top-of-the-line amenities, and flex scheduling policies, today’s workplaces are riddled with issues like stress and burnout. In fact, according to a 2018 Gallup study of nearly 7,500 full-time employees, 23% reported feeling burned out at work “very often” or “always.” An additional 44% reported feeling burned out “sometimes.” That’s a… Read More »

Create Opportunities, Not Just Jobs

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  In today’s competitive hiring landscape, top candidates have options. They’re searching out employers who offer more than just good pay and benefits. They want to work at places where they feel rewarded in a culture that’s a fit for their personality and lifestyle. That’s why companies need to take stock of what they’re offering… Read More »

What Happens to Your Resume After You Apply for a Job?

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  You spend hours seeking out job leads, crafting the perfect resume, and proofreading it again and again. Then you submit it…only to wait, wait and wait some more. What gives – and what exactly happens to your resume after you hit the “send” button? Your resume is screened. As experienced Kansas City recruiters, Morgan… Read More »

Who’s Entering the Workforce? Top Degrees Among 2018 Kansas City College Grads

  Every year, approximately 21 million students head to class on college campuses all over Kansas City and across the country. While there are literally hundreds of different majors available, it seems like students pick the same tried-and-true favorites over and over again. In fact, five of the most popular college majors students are still… Read More »