Mindful is the New Black
Guest Blog Post for Portfolio CreativeBy Elaine Grogan Luttrull Last night while walking my dog I let my mind wander as it often does in the dark evening hours as we meander around our neighborhood. Maybe it is the fresh, crisp night air that causes my brain to relax; maybe it is the consistent, predictable […]
How A Staffing Firm Can Help Your Already Stellar HR Team
By Catherine Lang-Cline Your HR Team is fantastic. They are the pulse-point to all things involving employees. But finding the perfect new person for your team may have to sometimes take a back seat if your HR department is slowed down with current employee issues, unemployment issues, keeping up-to-date on government regulations, keeping up-to-date on […]
Follow Up on Your Interview: Ten Steps to Leave a Good Impression
By Kristen Harris There is so much excitement surrounding a job interview that it’s easy to get caught up in the possibilities and newness of the opportunity. By following up in a planned and polite way, you can use your excitement and eagerness to make a great impression with the potential employer. On the flip […]
Know Thyself: Building a Strengths-Based Career
By Kristen Harris You have a career, so of course you know what you’re good at, right? Not necessarily. Does your career feed your passions? Are you able to use your strengths on a daily basis? Are you headed down a path you want to be on long-term? Self-assessment can help answer these questions, and […]
Spring Cleaning: Spruce Up Your Job Search Tools
By Kristen Harris It’s spring…flowers are blooming, showers are falling, and grass is greening. The freshness of the season often inspires a rash of spring cleaning, but spring is also a great time to freshen up your job search materials. In-between washing your windows and scrubbing the floors, take a look at your resume, portfolio […]
LinkedIn Skills & Expertise: What’s the Value?
When I initially received a flood of notices that I had been “endorsed” by lots of people for a variety of skills in LinkedIn, I had questions. Mainly “What is this” and “Why do I care?” Since this seemed to be the general sentiment, I did more research and discovered more about LinkedIn’s recently launched […]
An Important Factor in Choosing a Staffing Partner
By Catherine Lang-Cline You call a staffing company, you tell them what you want, they send someone over and you are invoiced. Done! Or is it? Do you know if the company you work with has a team that is up-to date on employment law? Can they work with people professionally and ethically? Can they […]
Your Career in the New Year: Three Resolutions Worth Keeping
By Kristen Harris I love a new year! It always feels so filled with possibility. It’s a fresh start and time to try something new. Instead of the same old resolution to lose ten pounds, exercise every day, or give up chocolate (gasp), this year make some resolutions worth keeping. Here are three ideas that […]
Nobody Hires in December and Other Holiday Myths
By Kristen Harris As we head into the festive season, and before you get distracted with turkey, pumpkin pie and after-meal naps, let’s talk about job hunting during the holidays. I’d like to dispel a couple of common myths that hold people back in their job search, especially during the holidays.Myth #1: Nobody Hires in […]
Update Your Resume Month: 4 Ways to Get Noticed
By Kristen Harris September is National Update Your Resume month. While this may not be a holiday you frequently celebrate, it’s a good reminder to keep your resume current. A friend and mentor gave me the advice many years to ago to keep my resume and portfolio updated at all times “because you never know […]