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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Interview Questions to Evaluate a Candidate’s Initiative and Drive
All companies want to hire an employee that will be successful in the position, but figuring out a candidate’s drive isn’t always an easy task. As a leading Overland Park staffing services firm, Morgan Hunter knows candidates can present a very different image of who they truly are in a job interview. How do you… Read More »
10 Odd Interview Questions & How to Answer Them
If an interviewer asks where you see yourself in five years, chances are they’ll get a prepared response. While a common interview question like this gives employers vital information about a candidate, many interviewers are relying on uncommon questions to test a candidate’s ability to think on their feet. For more insight into the… Read More »
Ask a Recruiter: What Are Some Ways a Smaller Company Can Attract Job Candidates?
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 Sales, Marketing & Advertising Division Dan Hilboldt answers questions from two anonymous job seekers. When should you expect to hear back from a recruiter after they have… Read More »
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30th Anniversary: the Early Years of Morgan Hunter
In the fall of 1986, Jerry Hellebusch rented space in the Financial Plaza building at Metcalf Ave. and College Blvd., pushed 3 desks together and started making sales calls. Thirty years later, Morgan Hunter has become one of the largest, oldest, and most recognized recruiting firms in Kansas City. “We started off with three people,”… Read More »
6 Steps for Nailing Your Phone Interview
In order to save time and money, companies are increasingly conducting phone interviews in order to screen job applicants before they bring them in for an in-person interview. How do you nail your next phone interview so you can make it to the next step in the interview process? Follow these 6 tips: … Read More »
How to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile for Your Job Search
Don’t think LinkedIn matters? Consider this: 94 percent of recruiters utilize the professional online network to find and vet candidates. And with over 400 million users worldwide, LinkedIn has become one of the most important tools for job seekers. Employers use LinkedIn for a number of things when searching for their next hire: Locate… Read More »
6 Tips for Writing Cover Letters
To some job seekers, cover letter writing is a pointless endeavor. But a cover letter is one of the most important aspects of any job search. Cover letters are the first thing that many hiring managers see. It can create a positive first impression that encourages someone to read your resume, or it can… Read More »
What to Wear? Business Casual vs. Business Professional
Whether you’re interviewing, attending a career fair, meeting with a recruiter, or about to start a new job, it’s important to know what is appropriate to wear for the occasion. Wearing the wrong thing can create a bad first impression and cause you to lose an opportunity before you even say a word. If… Read More »