Is It Time for a Career Refresh?

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  You like your job and you’re good at it. The trouble is, you’re starting to feel stuck. If that’s the case, it’s an ideal time to take a step back and evaluate your career. When you do, you can gain the insight you need to breathe life back into it. And Morgan Hunter can… Read More »

Is Burnout the Reason You Hate Your Job? Here’s How to Fix It

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  When it comes to your career, there are many highs and lows. One of the most common lows is burnout. It can happen to any professional and make Monday mornings a huge drag. But it doesn’t have to sabotage your career and derail your advancement efforts. In fact, you can learn and grow from… Read More »

How to “Sell” During Your Job Interview

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  You’ve heard you need to sell yourself – and your background and experience – during a job interview. But what exactly does that mean? And if you don’t have any sales skills, how exactly do you go about doing that? As one of Kansas City’s top employment agencies, Morgan Hunter has the answers you… Read More »

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 »

Understanding Generational Differences in the Workplace

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  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 »

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 »

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 »