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February 13, 2017If you work full time, you may fit into the majority of similar people in the United States who, according to recent statistics, spend an average of 37 hours a week, or 7.4 hours a day, at work. Those who are happy with their jobs are 12 percent more productive than others. It’s encouraging to [...]
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February 6, 2017Your resume alone may not be enough to get you in the door for an in-person job interview. Often, a telephone interview is a preliminary step. For instance, if a prospective employer has 100 applicants for a position, they may narrow the field to 15 who are interviewed by phone – and then seven or [...]
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February 2, 2017
Every manager wants dedicated employees – people who always say “yes,” take work home with them, and eat lunch right at their desk. But dedication…
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February 2, 2017
“Yay!” or “Yikes!” Which will you be exclaiming? It all depends on how you handle that budding office romance of yours. For some, finding a…
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February 2, 2017
To ask, or not to ask? It’s an important consideration when you’re in the midst of a job interview. On the one hand, asking good…
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February 2, 2017
Q: What does a predator who wants to steal your identity have in common with that hiring manager who just interviewed you? A: They’ll both…
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February 2, 2017
You just got offered the job you really want. The responsibilities are exactly what you’ve been looking for, and there’s a ton of room for…
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The best jobs in Louisville, KY are right here. Owner Kurtis Mishler’s Louisville staffing agency is made up of two specialized divisions, each serving the…
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January 26, 2017Successful recruitment begins the moment you decide to hire a new employee – and continues through your hiring strategy and process. Sometimes, despite all your best efforts, a bad hire happens. If you fear that’s the case, there are signs you can watch for to help verify your concern. Red Flags Let’s hope it didn’t [...]
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The best jobs in The Woodlands/Conroe, TX are right here. A self-described “hands on” kind of guy, Owner/Strategic-Partner Robert Atkinson values each opportunity he has…
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