How to Leverage Job Rejection

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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?

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  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 »

Could Partnering With a Recruiter Be the Boost Your Business Needs?

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  Hiring is always a challenge, but especially if you don’t have a dedicated HR team. It can be difficult to find the time to devote to this critical task. Partnering with a reputable Kansas City recruiter can provide the answer. But how specifically can your business benefit? Here’s a look at four ways: Insider… Read More »

Seven Ways to Implement New Technology in Your Candidate Search

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  Technology has forever changed the way tech job candidates and employers interact. Rather than posting a position and screening talent, today’s approach to recruitment is more about engagement and relationships, all while using the most sophisticated tools available. That means if you’re still only sticking to traditional methods, you’re losing a competitive advantage when… Read More »

The Manager’s Guide to Recruiting IT Employees in 2019 and Beyond

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It’s a candidate’s world in IT. The lack of qualified technology professionals is even beginning to become a crisis in certain industries. For instance, as hackers run rampant, the cybersecurity field is experiencing a major shortage. One estimate puts that number at 3.5 million unfilled positions globally by 2021. So if you’re searching out new… Read More »