Understanding Generational Differences in the Workplace

Senior boss and employees during conference

  For the first time in history, there are more Millennials than Baby Boomers in the workplace. To effectively work together, it’s important that each generation understands the others. To do so, the Morgan Hunter team got together to discuss the values, desires, and motivations of each generation. Here’s what we discovered:   Identifying the… Read More »

Top Career Opportunity: Senior Accountant

If you work in the field of accounting – and are searching for a rewarding opportunity as a Senior Accountant – Morgan Hunter can help. In fact, we have a specialized Accounting & Finance Division to connect professionals like you with new jobs and top employers throughout Kansas City, Overland Park, and beyond. If you’re… Read More »

What to Expect When Working with a Recruiter

Job seekers will commonly encounter a recruiter during their job search. Whether it’s your first time working with a recruiter or you’ve had experience with one in the past, there likely remains many questions and potential misconceptions about partnering with a recruiter. We want to provide insight from our experienced perspective. To clear up any… Read More »

Ask a Recruiter: Why Should I Work With a Recruiter?

Every third Thursday of the month, we answer questions submitted to us from Kansas City area job seekers and employers. This week Senior Recruiter and Director of our Administrative Division Stephanie Smithmier answers a question from an anonymous job seeker who asked why they should work with a recruiter.   Though the recruiting industry is more… Read More »

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 or… 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 situation.… 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 good… 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 »

From Employee to Leader: 6 Tips for Getting a Promotion

As one of Kansas City’s most experienced employment agencies, Morgan Hunter knows that getting a promotion isn’t as simple as doing your job. In today’s competitive workplace, you’ll need to take a proactive approach if you want to advance your career. Start by following these six tips: 1. Be on good terms with your boss. If you… Read More »

Want the Job? Don’t Make THESE Interview Mistakes

  Whether you’re an entry or executive level professional, interview jitters can get the best of you. And when they do, you’re apt to make a mistake. The good news is that if you know about the most common ones ahead of time, you can work toward avoiding them. Here are 6 job interview mistakes… Read More »