If you are struggling to fill your openings in this market, you aren’t alone. But if your job has been open for so long that it’s affecting morale, productivity, or profits – it’s time to get creative and reframe the requirements, responsibilities and/or benefits of the role. 1. Prioritize: Define what’s nice to have vs… Read more »
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Payrolling Service: What Is It and Why Do Companies Use it?
Posted on by Susan Isebrand
This article is part of our Transparency in Staffing Series. We’re on a mission to demystify staffing services and add a lot more transparency to what goes on behind the scenes. One staffing service we get questions about is called “payrolling”. In this article, we explain what it is and why companies might opt for… Read more »
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[Event Recap] Leadership and the War for Talent
Posted on by Josie Thuma
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 »
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10 Networking Tips to Make Sure You Ace Your Next Event
Posted on by Josie Thuma
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 »
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How to Find Career Success with Your Online Presence
Posted on by VIctoria Temiz
You have the experience and the resume, but aren’t getting interviews or calls from recruiters like you think you should (and in this market, you should!). If this sounds like you, you may need to work on what is known as your “personal brand”. The post below is Part One of a series I’m going… Read more »
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8 Expert Tips for Using LinkedIn to Land a Job
Posted on by Josie Thuma
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 »
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How to Stop Procrastinating During the Work Week
Posted on by Josie Thuma
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 »
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[Video] Advent Talent Group is Fully Independent!
Posted on by Mary Younggren
“INDEPENDENCE DAY” It has been our vision at Advent Talent Group for four years to be fully and completely independent; meaning to provide the payroll and benefits for our talent and to work directly with our clients (vs. an outsourcing solution). WE DID IT! There have been failures along the way, and obstacles to overcome,… Read more »
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This is how successful people organize their job search
Posted on by Josie Thuma
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 »
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Breaking Barriers: Work Readiness Kits and Workshops in April for Avivo
Posted on by Susan Isebrand
Twenty-five participants in Avivo’s Work Readiness Program will be more prepared for their job searches tomorrow! Our team has been busy for National Volunteer Month, and today’s activity included assembling $300 worth of supplies for 25 work readiness kits that included binders, notebooks, 3 ring pouches, pens, flash drives, post-it notes, and other job search… Read more »