A majority of U.S. workers will have a happy holiday this year. That’s because 75 percent of HR and hiring managers say their company plans on giving holiday bonuses, up from 67 percent in 2015. The average bonus, $1,081, has also increased from last year’s average of $858. The survey, conducted in September, polled… Read More »
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eBook: The Ultimate Interview Guide
At Morgan Hunter, we interview more than 250 candidates a month. We know what it takes for a job seeker to have a successful interview. And now we are sharing our knowledge with you. In this eBook, you will learn: How to answer the 10 most common interview questions What to focus on… Read More »
28 Percent of Employers Do Not Conduct Background Checks of New Employees
More than one in four employers don’t conduct background checks before they hire a candidate, according to a new survey by CareerBuilder. Considering a bad hire costs about $17,000, the relatively large number of employers who choose not to perform background checks is a bit surprising. “If an employee isn’t well-suited for the job… Read More »
How to Find Top Talent in a Candidate-Driven Job Market
During the Great Recession, the U.S. lost 8.7 million jobs, the unemployment rate hit 10 percent, and employers were controlling the job market. Looking back, we’ve certainly come a long way. Since 2010, the private sector has added 14.5 million jobs and the unemployment rate currently stands at five percent. In this new job… Read More »
Thank You for 30 Years
Today Morgan Hunter is celebrating 30 years in business! We wanted to extend our thanks to you — without people like you, our success would not be possible. On October 26, 1986, Jerry Hellebusch started Morgan Hunter with only a handful of people. Today, Morgan Hunter Companies employs over 50 people and is recognized as… Read More »
How to Attract the Best Talent
Employees are an organization’s greatest asset. They are the boots on the ground, the driving-force behind your company’s success. So when you have an employment opportunity at your organization, you want to attract the best talent on the market. Considering that 69 percent of professionals wouldn’t take a job with a company that has… Read More »
30th Anniversary Celebration
In 1986, Morgan Hunter was founded with the goal of personalizing an impersonal recruiting industry. Thirty years later, Morgan Hunter has become one of the largest, most recognized recruiting firms in Kansas City. Last week, we got together with friends, family, and clients at Boulevard Brewery to celebrate this amazing milestone! Thank you to everyone… Read More »
How to Improve Your Candidate Experience
As the job market continues to improve, talent is getting harder and harder to find. Employers, used to driving the job market since the Great Recession, are being forced to change their mindset and figure out different ways to attract top talent. In this new candidate-driven market, employers need to focus on improving the… Read More »
10 Practice Interview Questions for Software Engineers
Software Engineers, just like every other job seeker, need to prepare and practice answers to common interview questions. The problem is, interview questions for software engineers are anything but common. Sure, they will ask you what your strengths and weaknesses are, about a time you had to deal with a difficult coworker, and other… Read More »
5 Fastest Growing Industries in the Next 5 Years
The U.S. is projected to create approximately 7.2 million jobs in the next five years. And according to a recent CareerBuilder study, the following five industries will experience the most job growth by 2020: Electronic Shopping Current Jobs: 245,403 Projected 5-Year Growth: 32% In the past five years, online shopping revenues have grown… Read More »