Posted on: February 17th, 2021
Quality talent can be hard to come by and harder to retain. Plus, you never know when someone will need an extended absence for family leave or illness. Having access to a larger hiring pool of candidates can be beneficial in a number of ways, and it can help you with temporary positions as well […]
Posted on: January 25th, 2021
Have you ever considered working nights? The night shift, sometimes referred to as the third shift or the graveyard shift, offers some advantages to people who can adjust their schedules to working overnight hours such as 10 pm-6 am or 11 pm-7 am. Here in Eastern Iowa, a number of manufacturers, warehouses, food companies, and […]
Posted on: December 22nd, 2020
When you get through the first interview and get the call you’ve been waiting for—the one for the second interview—be ready to impress the people you meet with! The second interview can be more in-depth, involve more people, and allow you to make a great final impression before you get a job offer. To put […]
Posted on: November 16th, 2020
When you start to pine for more than a job—work that is more fulfilling—it’s time to start thinking about your career. How can you be more excited about your work? What do you need to do to advance your career and enhance your paycheck? Here are four tips to kickstart your career that will help […]
Posted on: October 20th, 2020
So, you’ve worked hard and you think you’re ready for a promotion. Does your LinkedIn profile align with the position you want? Now, it’s time to make updates to your profile and skill set and add those to your LinkedIn profile to reflect your worthiness for that promotion. Make Updates The first step in building […]
Posted on: September 23rd, 2020
Are you nervous about an upcoming job interview? One way to feel more confident and prepared for a job interview is to do some research so you can ask your interviewer some questions. Preparing your own questions could make you stand out in a large field of candidates. If you are truly interested in the […]
Posted on: August 21st, 2020
Once upon a time, there were boundaries between work and home. When you left the office, you left the office. Work didn’t follow you home and demand your attention all night. Somewhere along the way, however, work snuck it’s the way in and started demanding more time. People started obsessing over their desires to succeed […]
Posted on: July 16th, 2020
If you are applying for a job and notice the cover letter attachment section is optional, what do you do? Cover letters are challenging and time-consuming. Because of this, it’s no surprise that applicants choose to skip over the cover letter section when it is not explicitly required by an employer. However, if you are […]
Posted on: June 23rd, 2020
Whether you are looking for a part-time job, a full-time career change, or just a little extra money on the side, seasonal work is a great place to start. Seasonal jobs are a great way to transition jobs or to get experience in a different career field. Not the holidays? No worries! Seasonal work isn’t […]
Posted on: May 20th, 2020
There are many different reasons why someone may have two jobs. Maybe you want to gain experience and skills in another field. Maybe you are starting your own business. Or maybe you just want to save up some extra money. Regardless of the reason, taking on a second job can shift your life a little […]