Don’t Let LinkedIn Mistakes Cost You Opportunities

  LinkedIn is vital to job searching success. In fact, 94 percent of today’s recruiters – in Kansas City and beyond – use it as part of their process, whether it’s to find, vet or network with candidates. That means if you don’t have a profile, or if you have one but it’s not put… Read More »

Are You Getting the Full Power from Performance Reviews?

  Getting ready for performance reviews? Don’t simply wing it and then file the information away until the next round of reviews. If you want to get the most out of them – and more from your employees – you need to define action items, regularly monitor and track goals and progress, and communicate all… Read More »

The Proper Etiquette to Ask if Someone is Hiring

  You know that if you’re searching for a new job, networking is an important part of the process. In fact, according to a report by ABC News, up to 80 percent of jobs are found through networking. And yet, asking your connections about possible career opportunities at their own companies can get awkward. You… Read More »

Problem with Employee Retention? It Could Be Your Benefits

  In recent years, the job market has experienced significant improvements. The unemployment rate continues to decline and job seekers are entertaining multiple offers. In this post-recession job market, employers need to be competitive to land top talent. One of the most important things employers can do to attract and retain highly sought-after professionals is… Read More »

Stay Positive During a Long Job Search by Networking

  Finding a new job is no easy task. But as experienced Kansas City recruiters, Morgan Hunter knows it can be especially discouraging when you’ve applied to countless jobs – but haven’t landed any interviews. How do you stay positive during such a daunting process? By networking. Here are 5 tips on how you can… 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 »

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 »

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 »