It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. That may be cliché, but it’s true. When it comes to finding a job, who you know matters. Consider this statistic from LinkedIn: 85 percent of all jobs are filled through networking. Taking advantage of your connections is one of the best things you can… Read More »
Career Tips
Why (and How!) to Brand Yourself as a “Thought Leader”
You show up on time every day, meet deadlines and work hard. But in today’s world, if you want to get ahead in your career, you must do more than that. You need to be consistently strengthening your identity in the workplace, showcasing your expertise and positioning yourself as an authority in your field… Read More »
How to Quit Your Job the Right Way
You may have fantasies about quitting your job, imagining yourself telling your boss off and leaving the organization in shambles without you. But before you do anything drastic, consider the consequences: you could burn bridges and damage your chances at employment in the future. You never know when you will run into former coworkers… Read More »
Receive a Counteroffer? Here’s What to Do
You’ve been looking for a new job for a while. When you finally land an offer – and accept, you submit your resignation to your boss. But then they offer you more money or a better position if you stay. What should you do? Here are 6 tips to help you handle this stressful… Read More »
5 Tips for Getting Back to Work After a Vacation
Coming back to work after a vacation can be a soul-crushing experience. One minute you’re enjoying sun and fun, only to return to a mountain of real-world responsibilities and obligations. As a recent survey suggested, more employees will be taking vacations this summer, so there’s a good chance many of us will be experiencing… Read More »
More Employers Than Ever Using Social Media to Screen Candidates
Would you want a potential employer to see everything you have on your social media pages? If not, you better start cleaning up your profiles fast — 70 percent of employers report that they use social media to screen candidates before hiring them. The survey, conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of CareerBuilder, highlights… Read More »
8 IT Job Interview Questions That Will Get You Hired
As tech recruiters in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows that despite feeling like an interrogation, an interview is really just a conversation. The hiring manager is trying to get to know you and your background in IT, while you’re trying to learn the ins and outs of the opportunity. And you can’t do that without asking good questions.… Read More »
Proper Etiquette for Asking for a Job or Character Reference
As one of the leading employment agencies in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter can tell you how you ask for a job or character reference is important. You need to ensure the person you’re asking would be a good source and is willing to recommend you. After all, what they say can be the difference between… Read More »
6 Reasons Why You Didn’t Get the Job
The good news is you got called in for an interview. The bad news? You didn’t get the offer. As one of Kansas City’s top employment agencies, Morgan Hunter knows this can be an extremely disappointing experience. Nobody likes to be rejected, especially if it was a great job opportunity you thought you were a… Read More »
Majority of Employers Planning to Hire Recent College Graduates This Year
As college seniors prepare for graduation, many may wonder what their chances are of landing a job. According to a new survey by CareerBuilder, the odds of getting hired are in their favor. Seventy-four percent of employers say they plan on hiring recent college graduates this year, up almost 10 percentage points from last… Read More »