The Biggest Job Hunting Myths Holding You Back

Job hunting, specifically, can be a very stressful project as it is. If you fill it with myths and misconceptions, it gets even harder to land your dream job. Keep reading to find out the biggest job-hunting myths holding you back.

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Are Civil Construction Certifications Worth It?

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Are Civil Construction Certifications Worth It? Civil construction certifications can give you a leg up when it comes to careers in the construction business.    The construction industry is filled with specialty positions and opportunities as long as you have the right training and education. From concrete mixing to tower crane operations, several certifications can…

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Tips for Managers New to the Hiring Process

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Tips for Managers New to the Hiring Process Tips for hiring managers are helpful when you’re expanding your company, or have been promoted to a “hiring manager” position. The interviewing process may seem a little daunting.  However, with a few techniques and tips, you’ll be a pro in no time.  Our top tips for hiring…

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How Salary Negotiation In Construction Firms Can Change Your Career

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How Salary Negotiation In Construction Firms Can Change Your Career Salary negotiation in construction firms is more commonplace than you might think. Although it can be uncomfortable to ask for a larger salary, increasing your pay can greatly route your career in a positive direction. Is it worth it? After weeks, or even months, of…

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How to Retain Staff When Your Top Talent Is Leaving

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How to Retain Staff When Your Top Talent Is Leaving In this article, we cover how to retain your staff when your top talent is leaving.    Not only is this important to help retain current staff members, but to also identify and fix issues within your organization before you lose others.    Learning what…

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How to Track Industry Trends to Source Candidates

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How to Track Industry Trends to Source Candidates What are the top trends influencing recruiting in 2021? In the past few years, and especially through 2020, the recruiting industry and culture has shifted towards innovation.  Read on to learn more about how to incorporate these top trends influencing recruiting in 2021. Trend #1: Natural Language…

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5 Things You Have To Tell Your Recruiter

5 Things You Have To Tell Your Recruiter

5 Things You Have To Tell Your Recruiter There are 5 things you have to tell your recruiter. By doing so, you’ll be able to have an honest relationship and build trust with your recruiter.    When you have an honest and straightforward relationship with your recruiter, you’re much more likely to find a position…

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The Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Recruiter

The Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Recruiter Keep in mind these top 10 questions to ask your recruiter in order to simplify your job search. Recruiters have diverse relationships with hiring managers and other recruiters and you’ll want to help them in any way that you can. These top 10 questions to ask your…

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The Top 8 Tips From Leading Recruiters That You Must Know

The Top 8 Tips From Leading Recruiters That You Must Know Here we have compiled a list of 8 top tips from recruiters you must know to have a successful interview. At Peterson Consulting Group, we understand both candidates and employers. In this article, we’ll present eight interview tips that are proven to work through…

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How To Help Your Recruiter So That They Can Help You

How To Help Your Recruiter So That They Can Help You   During the age of Covid, job opportunities can easily appear bleak, especially if your job search has lasted longer than you ever would have imagined it would.    And, largely because of COVID-19, over 12 million people are unemployed right now, making the…

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