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 »
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 »
“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 »
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 »
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 »
It’s Demolition day! This afternoon, we closed up shop at 1:30 pm for an afternoon of demolition and renovation for Avivo’s housing assistance program for adults and their families participating in their recovery program. Talk about breaking down barriers! We worked on three of the 70 Minneapolis apartment units that Avivo is currently renovating for… Read more »
“INDEPENDENCE DAY” How exciting for us! It has been our vision at Advent Talent Group for four years to be fully and completely independent – to provide the payroll and benefits for our talent and to work directly with our clients (instead of utilizing an outsourced provider). Well, WE DID IT! Such a big accomplishment… Read more »
ADVENTure programming isn’t just for HR! Advent Creative regularly hosts events for marketing and creative leaders in the Twin Cities. Most recently, we hosted a peer-led round table discussion: Creative Leadership in the Bold North. Creative leaders (agency and corporate) put their heads together about topics most important to them – from motivating teams and… Read more »
On February 26, hiring managers and HR leaders joined Advent Group for a complimentary Employment Law Panel discussion. As a re-certification provider for SHRM, this program was valid for 1.5 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. Our experienced panel of employment law attorneys explored some of the most critical legal topics affecting employers today, including… Read more »
Dear Super Team- I wanted to Thank everyone for the fun, learning experience you’ve given me in my short time here at Advent. I appreciate how amazing you guys have been – your patient, understanding, trusting, kind, friendly and hard working. I’m grateful for my time here and want to emphasize how great it’s been … Read More »