A few weeks ago, we talked about a CareerBuilder survey that found that 21 percent of employees are vowing to find a new job in the New Year. But even though the job market has rebounded in the past few years, finding a new job is easier said than done. If you’re one of… 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 »
21 Percent of Employees Vowing to Find New Job in the New Year
As the New Year kicks off, more than one in five employees have made finding a new job their New Year’s resolution according to a recent survey by CareerBuilder. Of those looking for a new job in 2016, 34 percent said they will accomplish this by regularly looking for a new job even though they… Read More »
Surefire Ways to Keep Your Employees Motivated & Engaged in 2016
As experienced Kansas City recruiters, Morgan Hunter knows the start of a new year is the perfect time to evaluate employee engagement and ensure your team is on track toward delivering great results in 2016. Where do you begin? Start by following these 6 quick tips: Tip #1: Define your vision. Your team can’t get on board… 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 »
Turnover Rate Out of Hand? Follow These 5 Tips
As leading Kansas City recruiters, Morgan Hunter knows that some turnover at a company is expected – and even healthy. However, if your retention rates are much lower than you’d like, what can you do to slow down the revolving door and inspire long-term employee loyalty? Here are 5 tips to help you: Tip #1: Hire… 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 »
How to Avoid the Micro-Management Trap
As a manager, it’s your job to ensure employees are motivated and team goals are accomplished. But how do you walk the fine line between hands-on management and micro-managing? As leading Kansas City recruiters, Morgan Hunter knows it’s certainly not easy; however, it’s critical when you consider the fact that employees hate to be micromanaged. And… Read More »