Don’t waste your time on a prospect that will never pan out Sales is all about relationships. So why waste time cultivating a relationship with a prospect that will never become a customer? That’s why qualifying your leads is so important. Lead qualification is the act of determining if a prospect is worth the time… Read More »
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6 Benefits of Partnering with a Kansas City Staffing Service
Need to hire, but don’t have the resources to source and screen dozens of candidates? A staffing service can save your Kansas City company both time and money in the hiring process. Here’s how: #1: More time to focus on other priorities. Face it. Hiring can be a slow process. From posting jobs to reading through… Read More »
5 Fastest Growing Industries in the Next 5 Years
The U.S. is projected to create approximately 7.2 million jobs in the next five years. And according to a recent CareerBuilder study, the following five industries will experience the most job growth by 2020: Electronic Shopping Current Jobs: 245,403 Projected 5-Year Growth: 32% In the past five years, online shopping revenues have grown exponentially,… Read More »
Want a Job in Technology? Get Connected
As top Kansas City technical recruiters, Morgan Hunter knows finding a new job can be a daunting task – even when you work in technology where job opportunities abound. That’s because locating a position with the right mix of interesting assignments, growth opportunities, culture and competitive compensation isn’t always easy. To help you in your search, here are a few… Read More »
4 Skills Executives Want from Their Assistants
When most people think of Executive Assistants, they tend to think that their job consists mainly of administrative work. But as most Executive Assistants will tell you, that’s simply not accurate. Today’s Executive Assistants hold many varied responsibilities. They must anticipate an executive’s needs. They need to keep their boss organized and on time. And… Read More »
5 Helpful Apps for Executive Assistants
As an executive assistant, you have a lot on your plate. From scheduling meetings to planning travel, to managing the day-to-day happenings around the office, it can be hard to keep everything organized. Thankfully, there are multiple mobile apps to help you better manage your responsibilities and make your day more efficient. Here are… Read More »
5 Resume Essentials for Job Search Success
You’re ready to search for a great new opportunity. You’ve worked your way up the ranks, have plenty of experience, and want to spread your wings. The trouble is, you haven’t even looked at your resume since 2007. You know it’s the mission-critical document that will help you get your foot in the door at a… Read More »
4 Reasons Recruiters Reject Your Resume
Trying to find a job can be unbelievably frustrating. You spend weeks perfecting your resume, writing cover letters and applying for jobs only to get rejected, or worse, hear nothing at all. You have the experience and skills necessary for the position, but you’re not making any progress in your job search. Your resume may… Read More »
4 Soft Skills Employers Want in a New Hire
Your resume contains information about your education and experience, but does it talk enough about your soft skills? If not, it should. An overwhelming majority of employers — 77 percent — think that soft skills are as important as hard skills, according to a CareerBuilder survey. And when evaluating job candidates, they are giving equal… Read More »
4 Quick Ways to Improve Your Resume
Any open job receives an average of 120 applications, and only 20 percent of them get offered an interview. In this highly-competitive job market, you need a stellar resume to really stand out. Chances are, you already have a resume. But is it the best it can be? If you are having a hard time… Read More »