As a leading employment agency in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows that distractions are expensive. In fact, according to research firm Basex, they cost U.S. companies $588 billion a year in lost productivity. But can distractions at work sometimes be a good thing? In other words, can you leverage them to your advantage – and advance… Read More »
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IT Hiring is on the Rise! Here’s How to Beat Your Competition to the Top IT Talent
To say there’s a strong demand for IT talent is an understatement. As one of Kansas City’s top IT staffing firms, Morgan Hunter knows that companies across different sectors are investing more in technology initiatives and, as a result, the battle for IT talent is only going to get more intense in the years to come.… Read More »
Which HR and Staffing Metrics Are Important?
As an HR professional or hiring manager, it can be difficult to quantify the value your people bring to the table. But in order to ensure you’re staffing as efficiently as possible, doing so is an absolute must. And, as a leading Kansas City staffing agency, Morgan Hunter can tell you that if you don’t, you’ll never know… Read More »
Busted! Three Salary Negotiation Myths
For many job candidates, salary negotiation is murky territory. You want to walk away with the largest offer possible, but at the same time, you don’t want to over-state your worth. Unfortunately, as a leading Kansas City employment firm, we see many job candidates fumble the negotiation process because they believe some common myths about it.… Read More »
Want to Work at Your Dream Company? Then Sell Yourself to Them!
When thinking about where to eat lunch or what car to buy, many of these decisions are strongly impacted by your perception of the company’s brand. But did you also know that employers can be impacted by your personal career brand when they’re looking to hire and you’re looking for a job? If not, then… Read More »
Are You Lacking a Required Skill? Here’s What to Do
Imagine this scenario: You’re perusing through the job boards looking for a great opportunity. You see a possibility and click on it. As you read, the job opening sounds better and better, like it may be a perfect fit for you…until you get to the “requirements” part. The position requires a certain skill that you… Read More »
Stop Being a Generic Candidate! Follow-up Techniques That Will Make You Stand Out
You knocked it out of the park at the job interview. Now you have to just sit back and wait by the phone for the big call, right? Wrong! The hiring process is not over. In order to really stand out and make your case as the strongest candidate, you have one more step to… Read More »
Is This ‘The’ Year to Make a Job Change?
It’s the start of a New Year – and a great time to evaluate your career potential. So what are your goals and where do you plan on heading this year in your career? If it’s to a new job, the proposition can be exciting, overwhelming, and a little bit scary. Not sure you’re ready?… Read More »
Interview Q&A: How to Answer “Why Did You Leave?” or “Why Were You Fired?”
Let’s face it. There are plenty of questions you’ll be asked during any given job interview that can make you squirm a bit. After all, who wants to talk about their weaknesses or where they’ll be in 10 years? However, if you left your last job on bad terms, or worse, you were fired, then… Read More »
LinkedIn Connections: The More the Better?
It’s clear in today’s day and age that social media sites, like LinkedIn, can play a big role in your job search and career advancement. But when it comes to your connections, is quality or quantity better? In other words, is it better to be more selective about whom you choose to connect with –… Read More »