At Morgan Hunter, our goal as a leading Kansas City employment agency is to be a resource for our job candidates. Whether you need help sharpening your resume – or getting ahead in your career – we’re here to help. And with 2016 officially over, we thought it would be a good time to take… Read More »
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4 Things Recruiters Look for on Your Resume
Finding a new job is a massive time commitment. You spend countless hours searching for the right position, going through the application process and writing cover letters. But if your resume isn’t up to par, your time could be wasted. “At Morgan Hunter, we see hundreds of resumes every week,” Morgan Johnson, Senior Recruiter… Read More »
What’s Your Talent Engagement Plan Lacking?
According to a recent Gallup survey, only 34.1 percent of American workers report being engaged and only 25 percent of them are highly engaged. These are frightening statistics considering engagement is critical to the success of your company. The good news is that you can improve engagement – without spending huge sums of money – just by paying attention to a few… Read More »
7 Ways Sales Staff Can “Sell” Their Skills When Job Searching
You’re a natural salesperson with extensive experience in the industry. So why is it so hard to sell yourself during the job search process? It’s ok if self-promotion doesn’t come easily to you. But have no fear. As one of Kansas City’s top employment agencies for sales professionals, Morgan Hunter knows if you want to effectively… Read More »
The Pitfalls of Accepting a Counteroffer
Somewhere along the line, you became unhappy with your current employer and decided to find a new job. But when you tell your boss you’re leaving, he or she offers you more money to stay. Do you accept? In almost all cases, the answer is no — here’s why: You will likely leave in 6… Read More »
More Employees Will Receive a Holiday Bonus This Year
A majority of U.S. workers will have a happy holiday this year. That’s because 75 percent of HR and hiring managers say their company plans on giving holiday bonuses, up from 67 percent in 2015. The average bonus, $1,081, has also increased from last year’s average of $858. The survey, conducted in September, polled… Read More »
How to Implement and Cultivate Your 2017 Strategic Staffing Plan
You’ve reviewed last year’s staffing goals, challenges, and accomplishments. You’ve developed a new strategic staffing plan for 2017 to build on past successes. But now comes implementation time. You don’t want your plan – that you’ve invested days and weeks into – sitting in a drawer, collecting dust. What should you know before you make a move? Here… Read More »
5 Hottest Industries for Jobs in 2017
Have you been holding off on changing jobs or industries? With over 5 million job openings, and unemployment under 5 percent, 2017 may be the best time to finally pull the trigger. CareerBuilder recently released its list of the best jobs for 2017. Their research is based on three factors: Average hourly pay is… Read More »
When Great Isn’t Good Enough: 8 Ways to Advance Your Professional Career in 2017
As one of Kansas City’s leading employment agencies, Morgan Hunter knows that in today’s market, being qualified for a position doesn’t guarantee you the job. Nowadays, companies weigh many factors beyond what a candidate looks like on paper. They want to know they’re hiring people who are motivated, proactive and passionate – and who… Read More »
5 Hiring Trends in 2017
As 2017 approaches, it’s time for companies to start reevaluating their staffing plans. Employers will face many changes in the upcoming year. Here are just a few of the expected hiring trends for 2017: Improving the candidate experience In a recent study by Workplace Trends, 60 percent of job seekers have had a… Read More »