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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
When it comes to job hunting, there’s a lot of advice out there. And let’s be honest, it can all be a little overwhelming. Do you have to send a thank you note? How should you really dress for an interview? What’s the trick to staying positive during a tough job search? Luckily for you,… Read more »
Owner of Advent Group, Mary Younggren, was recently featured in an article recognizing extraordinary women for the fall edition of Encourage Her Network’s magazine. The article, written by Robin Miller, is entitled “Lighten up! Sure staffing is serious work, but these local superheroes also know how to make it fun.” In the article, Robin Miller explains… Read more »
Owner of Advent, Mary Younggren, talks with FOX9 Morning News about getting back into the job market this fall, and what type of skills are in highest demand.
Photo Credit: Jerry Holt, Star Tribune Recently, Mary sat down with Star Tribune journalist, Evan Ramstad, to talk about the experience of reshaping her staffing firm, the keys to recruiting in a tight job market, and the superhero alter-egos she and her colleagues adopt at work. For more on this recent development, please read the… Read more »
What a journey it has been for me as the owner of The Advent Group, Inc.! When I started my company in 2002, it was the Advent season. As the word “Advent” means “coming into being,” The Advent Group felt like the perfect company name for us. With our TempForce franchise relationship, however, the name stayed tucked away in the background for many… Read more »
I greatly appreciate your assistance, support, and encouragement in securing the contract and hiring of this candidate. I’m delighted that everything has come together successfully, and I’m so thankful for how you and Advent have streamlined the process. Thanks once more.