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 »
Career Tips
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 »
Go Offline and Socialize!
If you’re a young professional looking for IT jobs in Kansas City, here’s an equation that might be of interest to you: Technical Skills + Relationships = Great Job Opportunities At this point, you might be saying to yourself that you have plenty of relationships with industry professionals. But ask yourself this: How well do… Read More »
When You’re “Not Quite” Qualified for Your Dream Job
You found it. The posting for the perfect job. It sounds right up your alley…except for that little requirement of five to 10 years of experience. You’ve only got four and a half, but you know you could do the job. So should you apply? As one of the leading recruitment firms in Kansas City,… Read More »
Are You Leveraging the Power of Your School Ties to Get a Job?
Looking for a job in Kansas City? Then you likely know you need to use every networking tool available to you. But one group that’s oftentimes forgotten about by job seekers is their college alumni network. As one of the leading employment agencies in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows this is a big mistake. In fact, alumni… Read More »