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 »
Job Seekers
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 »
The Art of the Skype Job Interview
You might not have had a video job interview yet. But with the prevalence of Skype and web cams, it’s only a matter of time before it happens. And considering that this is “a first” for many job seekers, there are some video interview tips to keep in mind so that you make a great… Read More »
Are Your Job References Ignoring You?
It could happen to you: you get through a series of job interviews and you get an offer—which is contingent on your references checking out. So you call your references to let them know they’ll be getting a call from a hiring manager about you. And they don’t answer your calls. Or your emails. What… Read More »
Be a Job Candidate Employers Love
Unemployment rates have hit historical levels. Never before has the competition become so fierce for career seekers. Employees no longer stay at the same company for their entire lives. Now we are able to move around and leverage our experience in various environments. So it’s not just the unemployed that are looking for jobs, it’s… Read More »
When You Google Yourself, What Do You Find?
If you’re looking for a job, you’re hopefully using social media, like Twitter and LinkedIn. And hopefully you’ve already Googled yourself, to see what potential employers—and yes, 89% of them are checking—might see about you. First, you want to make sure they don’t see anything negative. Second, you want to stand out from the competition.… Read More »
3 Career Tips for the Long-Term Unemployed
Whether you’re just a few years out of college or a seasoned executive, the current job market has left many on the job hunt unemployed for the long term. A recent AARP study showed older workers were unemployed for an average of 44 weeks compared to 33.9 weeks for those under age 55. Aside from… Read More »
Setting Yourself Apart: How to Win a Senior Position
At this point in your career, if you’re looking for a senior or executive level position, you know the basics. Asking questions during an interview, wearing a suit and doing your “due diligence” are all common sense to you. But where the job hunt gets difficult for senior level positions is knowing how to set… Read More »