Temporary contracts are a unique kind of work. If you’re not used to moving from contract to contract it can be confusing as you come to the end of a job assignment. If you’re at that point and need a few pointers on where to go from here, read on. Here’s what you should do… Read more »
Do You Know About the Bonuses a Staffing Agency Provides?
Working with a staffing agency provides a number of benefits that most job seekers are not even aware of. The obvious benefit is help finding a job, but did you know that by partnering with a recruiter you also get the support of a qualified a career counselor, access to valuable industry and market insight,… Read more »
Struggling to Make Small Talk? 3 Safe Topics to Keep the Conversation Going
Whether you’re networking or kicking off an interview, small talk is an important skill when you are setting off on your job search. Some candidates are highly skilled in shooting the breeze with their prospective hiring managers, but others need to learn how to manage a conversation. Having a selection of no pressure ice breakers… Read more »
Want to Be Successful? 3 Ways to Think That Way All the Time
Winston Churchill said, “Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” He knew that failure was a stepping stone to greater success so long as the individual learned from their mistakes. It’s the same for professionals in their career. Often success seems like such a final endpoint, but in truth, success… Read more »
These Behaviors Can Help You Get a Raise
Everyone at one point in their career or another thinks they are deserving of a raise in salary. Whether you earn that raise or not depends on several factors, including the success of the business as a whole, your value within the company, and even whether or not you ask for one. But there are… Read more »
Were You Told Something You Disagree With? This Is How You Respond the Right Way
Feedback is a critical element to career success. And while it might sometimes be difficult to hear, feedback will always help you better yourself within your current job. That said, sometimes you might outright disagree with what you hear. There are any number of reasons you might not be on the same page as your… Read more »
Who Should You Use as a Job Reference?
Good references are an important part of what makes an employer want to hire a particular candidate. In a competitive job market, your references can be the thing that puts your resume on top of the pile. A good reference proves your value as an employee and that’s important from a hiring perspective. Even though… Read more »
How to Show You Are a Hard Worker
Are you a hard worker? Does your employer know you are? Sometimes it’s difficult to show managers exactly how hard you work at your job, and if they don’t recognize that effort, it can have a negative impact on your compensation and even your job security. Showing you are a hard worker should be one… Read more »
Five Tips for Saving Money When You’re on a Tight Budget
If you are between jobs, or looking for a higher paying one, you know it can be tough tightening the belt while finding your next gig. But until you have a new job lined up, it is smart, and often necessary, to be more careful with your spending to make sure you have what… Read more »
How Does a Staffing Agency Help You Find Employment?
The job hunt is like a full-time job in and of itself. It takes a fair amount of work to find new work, and it is important to know who you have supporting your efforts. Working with a staffing agency is a clear win for many candidates because recruiters offer unique insight and support to… Read more »
