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 »
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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 »
Employee Anniversary Spotlight: Stephanie Smithmier
At Morgan Hunter, we’re lucky to have so many tenured recruiters. As our employees celebrate their Morgan Hunter anniversaries, we thought you’d like to get to know them a little better! Today Stephanie Smithmier, Manager of our Administrative Division, is celebrating 11 years with Morgan Hunter. When did you start working at Morgan… 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 »
5 Big Benefits of Hiring Veterans
On Memorial Day, we take time to remember the people who gave their lives while serving in our armed forces. But what about those who are done serving our country? As Memorial Day approaches, let us not forget the men and women who have sacrificed so much for us. Many come home to find… Read More »
6 Ways to Make Meetings More Effective
Meetings are a must in the corporate world. But in too many offices, meetings have become notorious time-wasters. We’ve all been there: you go to a meeting with no clear objective, the discussion goes off topic and, at the end, you haven’t accomplished anything. If this sounds familiar, there are steps you can take… Read More »
4 Reasons Recruiters Reject Your Resume
Trying to find a job can be unbelievably frustrating. You spend weeks perfecting your resume, writing cover letters and applying for jobs only to get rejected, or worse, hear nothing at all. You have the experience and skills necessary for the position, but you’re not making any progress in your job search. Your resume may… Read More »
6 Things You Should Never Say in a Job Interview
Believe it or not, landing an interview is the easy part of job hunting. The hard part is convincing the hiring manager that you are — above all other candidates — the best person for the job. Most job seekers will prepare and practice answers to common interview questions. Equally as important is knowing… 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 »