Common Job-Seeking Mistakes Recent College Graduates Make

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  If you just graduated from college and are preparing to enter the workforce, consider yourself lucky. According to a recent survey, 80 percent of employers plan to hire recent college graduates, up from 74 percent last year. With job prospects brighter than they’ve been in more than a decade, it should be easy to… Read More »

4 Ways to Improve Your Tech Skills and Become More Hirable

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  You want to advance your tech career. But that’s tough to do when you have a gap in your skill set. Whether it’s with a certain programming language or your ability to manage IT projects, the results are the same: You’re overlooked for new opportunities and promotions. What can you do? You need a… Read More »

Employee Spotlight: Morgan Johnson

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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 Senior Administrative Recruiter Morgan Johnson!   What did you do before you were a recruiter with Morgan Hunter? I graduated college a couple months… Read More »

Fastest Growing Careers in Kansas City

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  Looking for a new job in Kansas City? Thinking of relocating to the area and wondering what the fastest growing careers are? There’s good news. As of February 2018, the Kansas City unemployment rate was 3.5%; that’s lower than the national average of 4.1%. There are a lot of career opportunities in Kansas City,… Read More »

Employee Spotlight: Adele Hoch

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 the Adele Hoch, Senior Recruiter and Team Leader in our Administrative Division!   What was your first job? After I went to college at KSU,… Read More »

How Important Are LinkedIn Endorsements to Your Job Search?

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  Gone are the days of simply needing a resume and cover letter in your job search. Today, you also have to be on social media, particularly LinkedIn. And part of that experience involves Endorsements. These are simply a way for those you know to vouch for the skills you have. But how important are… Read More »

Interview and Body Language Mistakes That Can Cost You the Job

businessman blowing bubble gum during job interview

  Almost half of employers (49 percent) know if a candidate is a good fit for the job within the first five minutes of an interview. That’s according to a new survey by CareerBuilder that asked employers about the most memorable interview mistakes candidates have made.  These employers had plenty to say about the sometimes… Read More »

The Three Skills You Didn’t Realize Your Marketing Career Needed

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  In the world of marketing, things are constantly changing. If you don’t stay up to date and on top of new developments, you’re going to get left behind. That said, it’s impossible to gain a grasp and become an expert in every aspect of marketing. So what key areas should you be focusing on?… Read More »

Employee Spotlight: Julie Davis

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 Director of our Administrative and Human Resources Divisions Julie Davis!   What did you do before you were a recruiter with Morgan Hunter? I was… Read More »