As one of the leading employment agencies in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows during a job search, there are those who seem to land a job right away and those who struggle through the process. But luck rarely has anything to do with it. In fact, there are some very specific habits that highly effective job seekers… Read More »
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Structured vs. Unstructured Interviews: Which is Best?
Hiring managers have a number of choices to make when setting up interviews. One decision focuses on whether, or how much, to “structure” the interview process. Typically, a “structured” interview equips the interviewer with a set of prepared questions. The questions asked are often the same or similar for all candidates. An “unstructured” interview, by… Read More »
Hot Tech Skills to Look for When Recruiting IT Talent
In 2015, the pace of job growth in IT is still moving in a positive direction. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for IT professionals was just under 3% in September. While there has been a solid demand for certain skill sets for years, other hot skills are… Read More »
Continue Building A Network To Help Your Business Grow
Connections make the world go round. As a result, if you don’t have a strong network for your business, it could negatively impact growth. Considering that growth is crucial for company success, what can you do to build a better network? Here’s a look: Get involved. As one of Kansas City’s leading recruiting firms, Morgan… Read More »
Recruiting: Four Mistakes You Might Be Making
Hiring mistakes can be very costly for a company. Consider the investment of time and money it takes to find, interview and hire a new professional staff member. Then, combine that with the high price of employee turnover—up to 1.5–2 times an employee’s annual salary. Considering all of this, it’s important for an employer… Read More »
How to Manage a Difficult Team Dynamic
You head home at the end of the day feeling exhausted and defeated. You wake up in the middle of the night, thinking about what happened at work and what you should have said. Mornings bring the dread of facing your team for another day. As their leader, you know it’s on you to change… Read More »
Top Traits of Likeable Candidates
What makes a candidate “likeable”? Many candidates sit in job interviews trying to figure out this question from each individual hiring manager’s point of view. The results are inevitably a disaster. The truth is that while a “likeable” job candidate is more likely to land an offer than an “off-putting” candidate, the best approach is… Read More »
Your Best Employee Just Quit. What Options Do You Have?
When you have an employee suddenly quit, it’s never a fun experience. However, when one of your best employees quits, it’s a whole other story. Before you panic, there are a few steps that you can take to make sure that the transition is as smooth as possible. First, in an ideal situation, your employee… Read More »
How to Conduct an Audit of Your Strategic Staffing Plan
Creating the right strategic staffing plan is an important first step in managing your workforce. However, don’t view it as a one-time process. As a leading Kansas City staffing agency, Morgan Hunter can tell you it won’t be of any help if you don’t regularly audit it and change course as needed. In fact, planning your workforce… Read More »
What to Listen for When Conducting an IT Reference Check
You finally found the right candidate for your IT job opening. But will they stand up to scrutiny when you check their references? While only time will tell, it’s critically important that you take a slow and thorough approach when conducting reference checks. As one of the leading IT staffing agencies in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows first-hand… Read More »