In this Advent Minute video, Director of Client Services, Michelle O’Kelley, shares her favorite interview tip for job seekers. Michelle has worked in staffing, recruiting and career development for more than 20 years. The Advent Minute: Interview Tip It's time for the Advent Minute! Here's Michelle with her Interview Tip of the Day… Posted by… Read more »
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Mary Younggren Selected as 2017 NAWBO Achieve! Winner, Established Woman Award
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Congratulations to Advent Group Owner Mary Younggren on her 2017 Achieve! Award for Established Woman Award from The Minnesota Chapter of NAWBO!! What an honor to be recognized alongside this impressive group of women throughout the state of MN. Per NAWBO, “This award goes to a woman business owner who has been established for at least… Read more »
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Client Spotlight: Advent Creative Puts Quality Over Quantity
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Our latest client spotlight is out! Read our Q&A below with this HR Manager and happy ACG client, as she explains how Advent consistently puts quality over quantity […]
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Advent Cares Program: Empowering Women and Girls Across Twin Cities
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Advent Group has a strong commitment to our community, with a team focus on giving back. That’s why each year, with our Advent Cares program, we support several non-profit organizations through staff volunteerism, advocacy, and charitable giving. We focus on organizations that align with our philanthropic mission to help improve the social, economic and educational conditions of… Read more »
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Five Tips for Acing Your Video Interview
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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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Read what this happy Recruiting Manager has to say about Advent Creative, her “go-to” staffing partner
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Client Spotlight: ACG is a Friendly, Collaborative Extension of Our Recruiting Team
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One of our clients shares her experience with ACG as a friendly, collaborative extension of our recruiting team. Tell me about your experience with Advent Creative? Advent Creative is a company that we thoroughly enjoy working with. They gather our requirements for the particular role, ask questions, follow-up for clarity and then deliver. What has… Read more »
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Ten Tips for Getting the Most Out of Job Fairs
Posted on by Susan Isebrand
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?
Posted on by Susan Isebrand
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 »