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Should You Contact a Recruiter?

2023-03-01T11:29:55-05:00All About Recruiters, General Job Search Advice, Resources for Job Seekers, Services|

If your job search has become daunting with little to no sign of (new) employment in sight, it might be a good time to contact a recruiter! Our recruiters work diligently to find each of their candidates their perfect fit and maintain a lasting relationship for not only present but also future opportunities. From submitting your resume to accepting an offer, our services are entirely free. It is our passion to help connect qualified professionals to our extensive client base in positions ranging from entry- to executive level. […]

How to Be a Top Employee

2023-02-24T10:54:44-05:00Behind the Scenes, How To, Motivation|

Regardless of what point you’re at in your career, there has likely been a time you struggled to stand out. There’s always that one employee (teacher’s pet) who envelops the attention, oftentimes scoring opportunities for themselves that you felt deserving of. Being noticed is certainly worth striving for, and plenty achievable for everyone! Fortunately, we are here to give you 5 tips to get to the top of your employers’ list and hopefully land that promotion you’ve been striving for. […]

Gap in Employment? Here’s What You Should Do

2023-02-24T08:29:40-05:00General Job Search Advice, How To|

It’s time to discuss the elephant in the room – a gap in your employment. Statistically speaking, over 50% of Americans have had some sort of gap in their career. Sometimes events happen in life that requires you to take a step back in your career (and that’s okay). Below we’ve compiled a list of ways to navigate these gaps on your resume and even in your next interview! […]

Common Interview Questions & the Answers They’re Looking For

2023-02-24T08:32:56-05:00Acing the Interview|

Interviewing for a new role can be nerve-racking, to say the least. It’s like going on a first date – trying to find a balance between saying the right things while simultaneously being yourself. It’s important to feel as prepared as possible to alleviate your angst and (hopefully) conclude the interview with a potential job offer. A great way to put your best foot forward is to have a general idea of the interview questions that could be asked and mindfully prepare your answer ahead of time. […]

Rest Now, Be Better Later

2023-02-15T12:08:27-05:00Behind the Scenes, General News, How To, How to Survive the '9-5'|

There was a time when New York was the ‘city that never sleeps’ – although, now it seems like we live in a world that never sleeps. The glorification of ‘the grind’ has caused people to aim for a state of perpetual motion, putting rest on the back burner. We often, forget to slow down and enjoy what we have while we have it. […]

Interview Etiquette 101

2023-02-08T12:26:06-05:00Acing the Interview, How To|

It has come to our attention that interview etiquette has gone stale. If it wasn’t already obvious, a poor interview is a 1-way ticket to an impending job search (and likely a long one if you lack interview etiquette). Interviews are like snowflakes – no two are the same. However, there are dos and don’ts that apply to all interviews and if carefully followed, could bring you success. […]

How to Better Your Customer Service in 2023

2022-12-28T12:10:25-05:00Behind the Scenes, General News, How To, Motivation|

According to Microsoft’s most recent Global State of Multichannel Customer Service Report, over 60% of consumers have ceased business with a brand due to a poor customer service experience. Though it may not have escalated to losing your business entirely, you too, have likely experienced poor customer service. Customer service is the backbone of a successful business, regardless of industry/sector. Here we’ve provided 3 important variables that could be lowering your service score and ultimately hurting your business. […]

Are You Shorting Your Recruiter

2022-12-09T10:21:04-05:00All About Recruiters, General Job Search Advice, How To|

Did you know that over 70% of all jobs are not publicly posted on job boards, LinkedIn accounts, etc.? Many of these job openings are attributed to the creation of jobs for candidates proposed by a recruiter. Even more interesting, over 80% of all open jobs are filled through networking with a recruiter. Connecting with a recruiter is beneficial for both immediate job placements as well as future opportunities. The question is when you contact a recruiter, are you providing them with information relevant to your job specifications/requirements? […]

“Ghosting” Uncovered

2022-11-18T10:31:08-05:00Behind the Scenes|

Ghosting is defined as the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication. For all intents and purposes let’s emphasize that this originated through the abrupt termination of personal relationships. Ghosting has now infected professional relationships and is considered normal. A recent Indeed survey revealed that over 80% of employers have been ghosted by job candidates – some even after the point of hire. The question of why remains unclear. How Do Candidates Ghost? Ghosting in the workplace has maninfested itself in several ways, each more inexcusable than the last. [...]

67 Is the New 62

2022-09-07T08:31:33-04:00General News, I Am I Can|

Picture this, you’re 60 years young, going through the motions at your 9-5, and some recent graduate walks in with a starting salary $5k below what you have worked 20+ years to receive. You’re unfulfilled with your work as you likely have it down to a science, and you have yet to feel challenged in quite some time. Now, if you were in your 30s, it would be evident that a career change would be the right move for you, but you only have a couple more years to stick it out until retirement, right? Wrong. Though you may have [...]

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