Huge Advent shoutout to Michelle O’Kelley and Sue Miller on their promotions this month! Michelle, aka Wonder Woman, is Advent’s new Director of Operations and Sue, aka Super Girl, is now Director of Finance and Administration. Yes, it’s true that both have significant leadership prowess and deep industry expertise… but here’s what you really need… Read more »
The Case of the Vanishing Accounting Assistant One of our long-term nonprofit clients reached out the other week because (zoinks!) their part-time accounting assistant had vanished and they were in trouble. This employee left so unexpectedly that they needed a replacement ASAP. Advent has partnered with this large, reputable non-profit for several years, placing candidates… Read more »
Small business, not-so-small problem. One of our newest clients is a small, family-owned business in the home renovation industry. As a small business, they don’t have a need for a large HR department or a team of recruiters. They were struggling to find a qualified receptionist who was a fit for both the position and… Read more »
Advent, We Have a Problem One of our newest clients is a B2B educational software company headquartered in Minneapolis. They are a small, growing company making a big splash in the education space. While they typically rely on their internal HR team to hire new employees, they were having no luck finding a contractor to… Read more »
On June 11th, HR leaders from around the Twin Cities joined Advent Talent Group for a complimentary seminar entitled, “Leadership and the War for Talent.” Dan Neitz of COR led an interactive workshop on how to get to the core of what talent are looking for and how to translate that into hiring practices. Attendees… Read more »
You’re not alone if you’re nervous about going to networking events. They can be a little awkward, drag on too long, or not be worth your time. But networking events are also great opportunities to make strong connections and sell yourself or your business. Here’s what you need to know before you head to your… Read more »
In today’s world, LinkedIn has become an integral part of networking, searching, and getting a job. Knowing how to expertly craft your profile and leverage your network will help you find jobs faster and make better connections! Your Profile Take a Picture: Your personal LinkedIn page is where you should start if you… Read more »
We’ve all had those days where suddenly it’s 4:00 pm and you feel like you haven’t accomplished anything. Small tasks and meetings pulled you a million different directions during the day and you weren’t productive. Here are some top tips on staying focused at work, even when it feels impossible. Chunk your time This might… Read more »
The task of looking for a job is a daunting one. There are countless different online job boards and sending your resume out often feels like sending it into a blackhole. But fear not! I was in your position just a few months ago and I am here to share my top tips on how… Read more »
When applying for a job, it is important to make your resume stand out from the crowd. You can do this by differentiating yourself through your skills, experience, and your resume’s appearance. Here are some tips on how to spruce up your resume so that it catches the hiring manager’s attention. 1) Use keywords that… Read more »
Katy is an exceptional representative for Advent Creative Group, and for me. She doesn’t do the typical get-you-a-job-and-forget-about-you thing. The couple of times I have had a question, she has got back to me quickly. On occasion she will send me an email, asking how things are going with the job. She has visited me … Read More »