Being the best professional in the office has many advantages. If you’re looking to get promoted, it puts you in a strong position to negotiate. If you plan to launch a search for tech jobs in Kansas City in the near future, it makes you more marketable. And if you’re concerned about job security,… Read More »
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Want to Win the 2019 Talent War? Try Offering These Unique Benefits
Competition for talent in 2019 has been intense — and there’s no indication that it will get any easier. That was the overriding theme of last week’s Team KC Training Camp, an annual talent leadership summit sponsored by Morgan Hunter. Much of the program focused on steps companies should take if they hope to… Read More »
Simple Marketing Tips to Make You Stand Out to Candidates
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 »
Should Your Resume Be Written in 1st or 3rd Person?
Before you sit down to write your resume, there’s one crucial question you need to answer first: should my resume be written in first or third person? Your resume should never be written in third person. Use first person but leave out the pronoun “I.” For example, if you’re an administrative assistant, instead of… Read More »
Easy Resume Mistakes That Could Be Hurting Your Job Chances
Is your resume ending up in an internet black hole? It could due to a few simple mistakes you’re making on it. With hundreds of applications being submitted for most jobs in Kansas City, even a seemingly subtle slip-up can cost you the call for an interview. Don’t let that happen. Instead, here’s a… Read More »
Is It Time for a Career Refresh?
You like your job and you’re good at it. The trouble is, you’re starting to feel stuck. If that’s the case, it’s an ideal time to take a step back and evaluate your career. When you do, you can gain the insight you need to breathe life back into it. And Morgan Hunter can… Read More »
How to Interview for Leadership Skills
Whether it’s a mid-level manager or your organization’s next CFO, the leader you hire for your team can have a significant impact on company success. But leadership skills and abilities can be notoriously hard to screen for. After all, so many of them are intangible. Not only that, but high-level candidates are savvy at… Read More »
9 Ways to Advance Your Kansas City Career in 2019
2019 is a big year and Kansas City is full of new job opportunities. If you’re ready to take advantage of one of them or get promoted in your existing company, what are the best steps to take? Here are nine simple ways to help you to advance your career in the year ahead,… Read More »
4 Podcasts Every Marketing Professional Should Listen To
As a marketing professional, part of your job is staying on top of current industry trends. But with heavy workloads, tight deadlines and (hopefully) a personal life, it’s hard to find time to learn every emerging trend is the ever-changing marketing world. Podcasts are a wonderful solution. You can listen to them during your… Read More »
5 Blogs Every Sales Professional Should Subscribe To
Staying current on the latest sales trends and advice is one key to remaining successful in your career. But with so many options out there for what to read, where do you even begin? As Kansas City’s source for rewarding sales jobs, we’ve compiled a list of blogs that every sales professional should subscribe… Read More »