In the recruiting world, there are two different types of recruiters: Corporate Recruiters and Agency Recruiters. Corporate Recruiters are employed by a company to find candidates for their open positions. Agency Recruiters are employed by a staffing agency. When a company needs to fill a position, they partner with a staffing agency to find… Read More »
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Employee Spotlight: Brian Price
Every two weeks, we highlight one of our amazing recruiters so you can get to know the Morgan Hunter team a little bit better. This week we spoke with Brian Price, Director of our Sales, Marketing & Advertising Division! What did you do before you were a recruiter with Morgan Hunter? I’ve been… Read More »
How to Tell if a Candidate Will Be a Good Fit for Your Team
You likely know an effective hiring process is an essential component of every successful organization. But did you also know there’s an easy way for you to hone in on the best candidates for your team during the process? It’s called the Big Five – and it’s the gold standard of personality models. According to the… Read More »
Employee Spotlight: Jeff Olson
Every two weeks, we highlight one of our amazing recruiters so you can get to know the Morgan Hunter team a little bit better. This week we spoke with the Jeff Olson, Senior Recruiter in our Accounting & Finance Division! What did you do before you were a recruiter with Morgan Hunter? I spent… Read More »
How to Motivate Temporary Employees
When companies need extra help, many turn to temporary employees. Whether you require additional people during the holidays, or you need to expand your staff for a special project, temporary employees are the perfect solution. The problem? Some organizations find that temporary employees are not as engaged as their permanent staff. How can you,… Read More »
Ask a Recruiter: Why Should I Work With a Recruiter?
Every third Thursday of the month, we answer questions submitted to us from Kansas City area job seekers and employers. This week Senior Recruiter and Director of our Administrative Division Stephanie Smithmier answers a question from an anonymous job seeker who asked why they should work with a recruiter. Though the recruiting industry is… Read More »
4 Things Recruiters Look for on Your Resume
Finding a new job is a massive time commitment. You spend countless hours searching for the right position, going through the application process and writing cover letters. But if your resume isn’t up to par, your time could be wasted. “At Morgan Hunter, we see hundreds of resumes every week,” Morgan Johnson, Senior Recruiter… Read More »
5 Hottest Industries for Jobs in 2017
Have you been holding off on changing jobs or industries? With over 5 million job openings, and unemployment under 5 percent, 2017 may be the best time to finally pull the trigger. CareerBuilder recently released its list of the best jobs for 2017. Their research is based on three factors: Average hourly pay is… 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 »
4 Tips for Managing Remote Employees
Hiring remote employees has become increasingly popular in recent years. Employers are beginning to recognize the benefits of remote workers: lower overhead costs, wider pool of qualified candidates and lower turnover. But organizations with remote employees are still struggling with how to effectively manage those who work from home. If this sounds familiar, follow… Read More »