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 »
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Advent Group Launches a Brand New Website
Posted on by Susan Isebrand
After months of hard work, we are so excited to announce the launch of our brand new website! New features for candidates include easier ways to view, apply for, and share our latest job openings – even from your phone or tablet. Our new blog is full of great articles with handy tips and information… Read more »
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Mary Younggren Selected as 2017 NAWBO Achieve! Winner, Established Woman Award
Posted on by Susan Isebrand
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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Advent Cares Program: Empowering Women and Girls Across Twin Cities
Posted on by Susan Isebrand
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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Advent Co-Sponsors “Car Care Badge” Event in July for Girl Scouts Troop
Posted on by Susan Isebrand
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 »
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Mary in the Extraordinary Woman Feature, Encourage Her Network Magazine
Posted on by Susan Isebrand
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 »
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Mary Talks Fall Hiring Trends with Fox9 Morning News
Posted on by Susan Isebrand
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.
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A Sunday Conversation: Mary Talks with the Star Tribune on Remaking a Recruiting Firm
Posted on by Susan Isebrand
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 »
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The Advent Group Story: Coming into Being
Posted on by Susan Isebrand
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 »