You know that creating “to do” lists every day is important to stay organized and productive. But what about creating “to don’t” lists? In other words, defining those tasks you shouldn’t take on – or that you should eliminate from your hectic schedule – so you can get more done in your workday? To… Read More »
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5 Most Common Job Seeker Mistakes
You have the necessary skills and experience to land the job, but for some reason, you didn’t make the cut. There may not be something wrong with you, but you may have made a simple mistake in the application process that prevented you from getting the job. CareerBuilder surveyed over 3,000 professionals about how… Read More »
7 Habits of Successful Job Seekers
What does it take to be a successful job seeker? There is no magic formula. But there are certain traits every successful job seeker shares. Practice these 7 habits of highly successful job seekers to improve your chances of landing the career you want: Always be prepared Opportunity could strike at any moment. If a… Read More »
7 Leadership Tips to Earn Respect
As one of the leading staffing agencies in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows there’s a big difference between a manager and a leader. A manager simply oversees the work of others, while a leader understands what personally motivates each employee and inspires them to do their best work and achieve greatness. And if you want to… Read More »
How a Strong Onboarding Process Improves Retention
You had a job open up. After searching, screening and interviewing, you found a great candidate. You offered – they accepted. Your work is done, right? Actually, as one of the leading staffing agencies in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows your work is just beginning. In fact, studies show the better you do at onboarding and getting… 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 exponentially,… Read More »
4 Steps for Creating a Personal Brand
Brands have traditionally been associated with large corporations, but with the proliferation of social media, most people now have their own personal brand, whether they know it or not. Your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media profiles have shaped your online personality, in effect creating your own personal brand. Once you start thinking about… Read More »
The Candidate is Not on Any Social Networks…Should I Worry?
Imagine this scenario: A candidate applies for a job at your company. They look great on paper and have all the right skills and experience. The trouble is, when you Google their name or search for them on LinkedIn, you come up empty-handed. Zilch. Nada. Nothing online about them. Should you be concerned? Well, it… Read More »
Using Technology to Improve Employee Performance Management
As one of the leading staffing agencies in Kansas City, Morgan Hunter knows that most employees don’t happily anticipate performance reviews. And it’s no wonder when you consider these statistics: Only half of HR professionals say annual performance reviews are an accurate appraisal of an employee’s performance, according to the Society for Human Resource Management’s 2013 Employee… 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 »