Finding top IT job candidates is a challenge these days considering how in-demand they are. As a result, you need a competitive edge when it comes time to hire. So how can you go about finding the best IT job candidates – and then retaining them once they’re on board? As leading Kansas City IT… Read More »
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When a New Hire is Failing on the Job
The candidate looked great on paper, knocked it out of the park in the interview, and assured you they could hit the ground running if hired. Six months later, they’re barely meeting expectations. So who’s to blame? Well, you might be. As a leading staffing agency in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows that many managers tend to think… Read More »
The Art of the Skype Job Interview
You might not have had a video job interview yet. But with the prevalence of Skype and web cams, it’s only a matter of time before it happens. And considering that this is “a first” for many job seekers, there are some video interview tips to keep in mind so that you make a great… Read More »
The 5 Deadly Sins of Hiring
As a leading staffing agency in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows that good employees can give you the edge over your competition; bad employees, on the other hand, can cost your company big time. So how can you ensure you hire right – the first time? Start by avoiding these 5 deadly sins of hiring:… Read More »
5 Rules for Getting Your Social Media Efforts Off to a Great Start
As a staffing firm specializing in filling marketing jobs, Morgan Hunter knows that many of today’s marketing managers have a love / hate relationship with social media. They see the value it offers; but at the same time, they’re overwhelmed by the challenges it poses. For instance, after a day of putting out fires, attending… Read More »
How Your Competitors are Hiring Their Talent
Did you ever wish you could get a true sense of how well a candidate would perform on the job – BEFORE making a commitment to hire them? With temporary-to-hire staffing, you can. And according to recent numbers, more and more companies across the U.S. are taking advantage of this “try before you buy” approach… Read More »
Are Your Job References Ignoring You?
It could happen to you: you get through a series of job interviews and you get an offer—which is contingent on your references checking out. So you call your references to let them know they’ll be getting a call from a hiring manager about you. And they don’t answer your calls. Or your emails. What… Read More »
Pay Attention to What You’re Posting, Or Nobody Else Will
How you represent your company can be as simple as what is included in a job posting. Think about it. Each company has a certain style to its job postings. An established bank has a different tone from a startup technology company. What you say within your posting will determine the type of applicants you… Read More »
When You Google Yourself, What Do You Find?
If you’re looking for a job, you’re hopefully using social media, like Twitter and LinkedIn. And hopefully you’ve already Googled yourself, to see what potential employers—and yes, 89% of them are checking—might see about you. First, you want to make sure they don’t see anything negative. Second, you want to stand out from the competition.… Read More »