What’s More Important: How a Job Candidate Acts or What They’ve Accomplished
When hiring managers evaluate candidates, they typically focus on what the job seeker has achieved during their career. Then, they try to select the candidate with the right skills and accomplishments that suggest they could provide value to the company if they are hired. However, how a professional behaves on the job may incidentally […]
Switching Roles? Here’s What You Need to Put in Your Cover Letter
Heading into a new career territory can be exciting, but it can also be difficult. As a candidate, you need to ensure the hiring manager knows your skills are a match to their needs, even if you haven’t worked in that role or field before. In order to sell the hiring manager on the […]
Happy 3rd Anniversary, Niki Schroeder!
To celebrate Niki Schroeder’s 3rd year with The Advance Group, we sat down with her for a Q & A session. Here are a few highlights to enjoy: Q: What quote do you live by? A: “Though she be but little, she is fierce!” – William Shakespeare Q: What brings you the greatest joy? A: […]
How Much Should You Support Employees’ Extracurricular Activities?
Most companies focus on their employees’ work-related time and activities. After all, ensuring everyone remains productive and engaged on the job is critical to the organization’s success, making it an obvious priority. However, employers also need to be aware their workers have lives outside of the workplace. Additionally, understanding that good work-life balance benefits […]
Happy 6th Anniversary, Dan Haller
To celebrate Dan Haller’s 6th year with The Advance Group, we sat down with him for a Q & A session. Here are a few highlights to enjoy: Q: What brings you the greatest joy? A: Being a dad Q: What is the best advice you’ve been given? A: It’s not your job to make […]
Is Temp Work Stable Work?
Many professionals worry temp work isn’t particularly stable. After all, the positions themselves are often designed to be short-term or finite in nature, giving the impression you can’t have a reliable source of income if you accept temporary assignments. In reality, temp work can be incredibly stable, and it isn’t as high-risk as some […]
