It’s definitely OK to ask if you got the job after a successful interview and, in fact, shows initiative. (Just learn to do it the right way.)… Read More »
Is It Okay To Ask If You Got The Job?
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How to Motivate Temporary Employees
When companies need extra help, many turn to temporary employees. Whether you require additional people during the holidays, or you need to expand your staff for a special project, temporary employees are the perfect solution. The problem? Some organizations find that temporary employees are not as engaged as their permanent staff. How can you, as… Read More »
Ask a Recruiter: How soon can I leave a job?
Every third Thursday of the month, we answer questions submitted to us from Kansas City area job seekers and employers. This week, Senior Recruiter in our Information Technology Division Josh Mugge answers a question from an anonymous job seeker. How soon can I leave a job without it looking bad on my resume? Josh… Read More »
How to Manage a Team with Conflicting Personalities
The American Management Association once surveyed 250 executives and managers and found that they spend approximately 24 percent of their time dealing with conflicts. That’s a huge investment of time — which equals a huge amount of payroll dollars being wasted! Let’s not forget the potential effects of conflict on retention and turnover. Poorly managed… Read More »
2 Methods for Qualifying a Sales Lead
Don’t waste your time on a prospect that will never pan out Sales is all about relationships. So why waste time cultivating a relationship with a prospect that will never become a customer? That’s why qualifying your leads is so important. Lead qualification is the act of determining if a prospect is worth the time… Read More »
4 Soft Skills Employers Want in a New Hire
Your resume contains information about your education and experience, but does it talk enough about your soft skills? If not, it should. An overwhelming majority of employers — 77 percent — think that soft skills are as important as hard skills, according to a CareerBuilder survey. And when evaluating job candidates, they are giving equal… Read More »
Survey: Managers More Likely Than Subordinates to Participate in March Madness Office Pools
You might not have to hide your bracket when your boss comes by your desk. A new survey by CareerBuilder found that managers are more likely to participate in office March Madness pools than professional staff and technical employees. The survey found that 27 percent of executives, directors and managers participate in March Madness office… Read More »
5 Business Books Everyone Should Read
Professional development is immeasurably important to your success. After 30 years in business and helping thousands of professionals find the next step in their career, we know that continual learning gives you an edge over those who choose to let their skills go stale. If you want to keep your skills sharp and learn something… Read More »
Morgan Hunter History: 1990 – Present
As the 1980’s came to a close, Morgan Hunter was continuing to grow and keep pace with an evolving job market. Recognizing a gap in the temporary staffing market, Morgan Hunter President Jerry Hellebusch created Signature Staffing in 1990. Established as a separate company, Signature Staffing focused exclusively on temporary placements. “At the time, most… Read More »
5 Job Search Tips While You’re Currently Employed
Looking for a new job while you’re still employed has its pros and cons. On one hand, currently employed candidates are more desirable to recruiters and hiring managers because they are perceived as more “in-demand.” Plus, job searching is much less stressful when you still have a steady paycheck. On the other hand, if… Read More »