Assessing If a Candidate Is a Fit for Your Team

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  The candidate looks great on paper. Their references are all positive. But how can you tell if they’re going to mesh with your team so that everyone can thrive? Ask yourself these questions: Has their past experience prepared them to be a part of our team? As the saying goes, “Past performance is the… Read More »

Need to Hire in the Kansas City Area this Summer? Here’s What to Do

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  Despite careful planning and forecasting, you’re struggling to find the right-fit talent for your job openings. Sound familiar? If it does, you’re certainly not alone. As a Kansas City staffing agency, it’s an issue we see time and again with local organizations. The good news is that there are steps you can take to… Read More »

Employee Spotlight: Brian Price

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  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 »

6 Tips for Transitioning Your Career into a New Sector

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  Looking for more than just a new job, but a different career entirely? Morgan Hunter can help. As experienced recruiters in Kansas City, we work with organizations all over the area and understand how career changers like you can get the attention of hiring managers. To help you get started, here are a few tips… Read More »

How to Tell if a Candidate Will Be a Good Fit for Your Team

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  You likely know an effective hiring process is an essential component of every successful organization. But did you also know there’s an easy way for you to hone in on the best candidates for your team during the process? It’s called the Big Five – and it’s the gold standard of personality models. According to the… 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 »

Employee Spotlight: Jeff Olson

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  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 the Jeff Olson, Senior Recruiter in our Accounting & Finance Division!   What did you do before you were a recruiter with Morgan Hunter? I spent… Read More »

Interview Questions to Evaluate a Candidate’s Initiative and Drive

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  All companies want to hire an employee that will be successful in the position, but figuring out a candidate’s drive isn’t always an easy task. As a leading Overland Park staffing services firm, Morgan Hunter knows candidates can present a very different image of who they truly are in a job interview. How do you… Read More »

4 Stats to Help You Reevaluate Your Recruitment Strategy

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  The hiring landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. Low unemployment and a lack of skilled workers has accelerated competition for talent. As you try to find high-performing professionals for your open positions, it may be time to reevaluate your recruitment strategy. Luckily, LinkedIn just released a report that offers compelling statistics that can… Read More »