Job-seekers should learn how to use social media in a smart way (and to their advantage), as a strong social presence and brand identity can be a powerful tool in your job search.… Read More »
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Does your startup really need another full-time employee?
Contract employees can be an ideal alternative to allow startups and entrepreneurs to evaluate the right responsibilities for the role, see how many hours you need, even see how that person will mesh with your culture (which is even more important when your team is small).… Read More »
How to Set Proper Career Goals in 2020
What do you have planned for your career in 2020? If you’re not sure, then it’s a good time to set some goals. Not certain where to start? The Kansas City recruitment team at Morgan Hunter has the answers you need. Below are some tips for properly setting career goals that you can actually achieve:… Read More »
How to Leverage Job Rejection
Getting rejected for the Kansas City job you want is a disappointing and challenging experience. But there is a way to leverage it and gain something positive. Follow these tips next time you get turned down, all so you can secure your next offer faster: Make yourself memorable. So you were you told “no” about… Read More »
Don’t Fire Employees, Retrain Them Instead
You have an underperforming employee – one that’s typically hard-working – and aren’t totally sure about what to do. You don’t want to fire them, but they’re just not cutting it in the department they’re in. If this sounds familiar, consider retraining them instead. Here’s why: They have the right soft skills. Soft skills are… Read More »
10 Ways You Can Improve Productivity On Your Team
It’s the dog days of summer. As a result, your team might not be as motivated as you’d like them to be. Short of asking them to work more hours, what can you do? There are many different ways you can boost productivity and get your people back on track toward getting more done. Here’s… Read More »
Top Skills You’ll Need To Be A Software Engineer
The field of software engineering is a great one to get into. Not only are professionals highly in demand, but the salary is excellent, around $95,000 a year on average in the U.S. While it can definitely be a rewarding and lucrative job in Kansas City, that also doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. Having this… Read More »
How to Write an Amazing Resume
A resume is perhaps the most important part of your job search. It’s what initially attracts the attention of a hiring manager, communicates your value to potential employers, and can lead to landing an interview. We’ve seen thousands of resumes throughout our more than 30 years in the recruiting industry — so we know what… Read More »
How Does a Manager Bring a Shy Employee Out of Their Shell?
If your team is like most, it has many different personalities on it. There’s the creative, the natural-born salesperson, the stickler for rules, the free spirit and, of course, the shy one. When it comes to the latter, they can be especially tough to manage since half the time you aren’t even sure what they’re… Read More »
Are You Offering What Job Seekers Are Looking For?
When you’re hiring, you want to find the best talent. That means sourcing those who have the right mix of technical skills and behavioral traits that will be an optimal fit for your company. But during the process, are you also thinking about job seekers and what they’re looking for in an employer? In… Read More »