Chances are good that at some point you’ll be asked to do a video interview. Cheryl Conner of Forbes says research shows video interviewing is up 49% since 2011 and that 6 in 10 HR Managers now use video to interview candidates. If the thought of video interviewing is somehow both appealing and petrifying to you, fear not. We’ve compiled five main tips… Read more »
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Client Spotlight: Advent Creative is My Go-To Recruiting Agency for Creative Staffing
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Ten Tips for Getting the Most Out of Job Fairs
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Heading to a job fair this summer? (Hint: Advent is hosting one on August 2!) Here are ten ways to make the most of the job fair experience: Allow yourself plenty of time to meet with recruiters and potentially interview on site. It’s best to show up at least one hour prior to the end… Read more »
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The Advent Minute [Video]: What do you like about working for Advent?
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Check out the first clip in our new Friday video series, The Advent Minute! This series will include useful tips for job seekers, info about working with the Advent Group, and more!
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Advent Co-Sponsors “Car Care Badge” Event in July for Girl Scouts Troop
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Advent Group recently had the pleasure of sponsoring an event with Village Automotive Group and Dunwoody Institute, where several Girl Scouts earned their Car Care badge. This inspiring and educational event included hands-on instruction at Dunwoody Institute, as well as classroom training from Village Automotive Group staff and Advent Group Owner, Mary Younggren. The troop… Read more »
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How to Focus on Your Job Search (When You’d Rather Do Something Else)
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Staying focused on your job search in the summer can be HARD. Especially in the Midwest, where our days in the sun are numbered and fair-weather distractions are seemingly endless! Here are a few ways to stay productive with your job search, even when you’d rather be doing something else: Break your efforts into smaller,… Read more »
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Mom Was Right About the Greener Grass
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Mom used to say, “the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence” and, as with most things, mom was right. Constantly comparing yourself to your peers is not only a waste of time, it’s based on a narrow, and often inaccurate, perspective of another person’s life. So your friend Bill just got his second master’s degree and your old college roommate is traveling abroad. Oh, and this… Read more »
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How to Write a Resignation Letter
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So, you’ve accepted an offer with another organization and all that’s left to do is submit your resignation letter to your current employer. Yikes, right? While we can’t promise that resigning will be easy, here are a few tips that will make writing your resignation letter a snap. A resignation letter is a key part… Read more »
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Building a Culture of Retention
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Today’s competition for talent is so fierce, that it’s critical for companies to take steps to improve retention. One way to do this is to amp up the “people initiatives” for your organization. This means investing more time, creativity and resources into strategies that strengthen your company’s culture and keep your staff happy and challenged.… Read more »
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Here Are Our Favorite Nuggets of Advice for Job Seekers
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When asked to share their favorite piece of advice for job seekers, here’s what the team Advent had to say… Be yourself! Own your gifts and promote them with examples. Admit your faults without highlighting them. Embrace the constant change we see in the marketplace, and above all, remain PERSISTENT! My favorite quote: “Nothing in the world can take… Read more »