Advent has exciting opportunities for motivated customer service people to provide Bus Assistance for the Super Bowl! Locations: MOA area (Bloomington) & St. Paul Fairgrounds Hours: 10-12 hours, at times working outside Timeline: January 28 – February 3 and Feb 3 – 4 Pay: $13.50/ hour Includes Official Super Bowl Gear, including Jacket, Shirt, Hat and a Box… Read more »
The end of the year means it’s time for the Referral Blitz at Advent, and BIG BUCKS for you! From now through January 1, every time you fill out our referral form with a qualified referral, you ‘ll be entered into a drawing to win $100 for you and $50 for the friend you refer! And that’s… Read more »
Congratulations, you’ve received a job offer! But, now what? Do you accept…decline…negotiate? Well, that depends. Here are three key questions you should ask yourself before accepting an offer of employment: 1. Are the salary and benefits competitive with similar positions in your area? If you aren’t sure, research your salary on sites like salary.com and payscale.com and find out where… Read more »
Does this sound familiar? You’re wrapping up an interview and feeling pretty good about how it went, when the interviewer asks: “So, do you have any questions for me?” Yeah you do, of course you do. But rather than ask those questions, you simply smile and shake your head. “No, I think I have all… Read more »
A phone interview is an important first connection with a potential employer, and a great call is one of the best ways to guarantee you’ll move forward in the hiring process (toward that exciting new job offer). Here are three quick tips for nailing the phone interview: 1. Have your resume, cover letter, and a… Read more »
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.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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