How Good is Today’s Job Market?
You’ve read the news and seen the reports. The labor market is competitive. But is today’s job market really as strong as people think it is? The short answer is yes! Here’s a brief overview of today’s job market and…
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Searching for a New Job? Here’s What You Need to Know
Are you thinking about searching for a new job? Or are you already actively looking for your next role? If so, now’s a great time to be on the hunt! Whether you’re fresh out of college or looking for the…
3 Reasons Why Veterans Are Ideal Candidates
It’s finally the month of May. April’s showers are bringing May’s flowers as we start seeing nicer weather. But did you know May is also National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM)? In 1999, Congress designated the month of May as NMAM,…
How to Fill Your Easter Basket with Great Candidates
Today’s competitive job market is a lot like an Easter egg hunt. Many employers are on the hunt for fantastic candidates. And in this competitive market, it can be challenging to find the “golden egg” of a candidate. According to…
Phone Interview Tips You Can’t Ignore
So, you finally decided to test the waters of today’s competitive job market. You’ve read the reports, there are more jobs than available people to fill them. You apply for a few jobs that piqued your interest and you finally…
2019 First Quarter Labor Market Roundup
In 2018, the labor market was intense, for both candidates and employers. Last year, the unemployment rate nearly fell to a 50-year low, more than 2 million jobs were added, and wages continued to grow month over month.
However, before…
How to Spring Clean Your Resume
Yesterday was the first day of Spring. The weather is finally starting to get nicer and the last few days of winter seem to be behind us. Many of us start doing a little Spring cleaning in our yards or…
Take the Luck Out of Your Hiring Process
Over the last three months, the U.S. has averaged job gains of 186,000. The unemployment rate also ticked down to 3.8% and the average hourly wages increased 11 cents, a 10-year high. Simply put, the job market is hot.
If…
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3 Things to Consider Besides Salary
The job market is hot. Last week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report. In the month of December 2018, 7.3 million jobs were created – the most since the BLS started…
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