Optimistic Job Market Outlook for Colorado

According to a new study by the ManpowerGroup, the hiring trends in Colorado and Denver are expected to exceed national hiring trends over the next three months Link to ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey here SUMMARY OF STATE RESULTS In the state of Colorado, twenty-nine percent of employers plan to hire more employees, while two percent …

Productivity during the Holidays

  Winter is coming! The Holidays are descending upon us, along with all the not-so-nice side effects from over-indulging.  In addition to suffering from food induced comas, people are generally distracted with online shopping and taking time off to spend with family and friends around the Holidays. With all of this going on, productivity tends …

Talking About Salary…A Recruiter’s Perspective

See the original post by Erika Shlarrman on LinkedIn here:  I wrote an article last year on being asked about current salary during a job search and got a lot of reaction on both sides of the argument. It’s such a hot topic right now, that I want to share some additional insight. With all the legislation, enacted and …

Checklists for Success

Nailing that first impression can really put the pressure on when you’re up for a new job. Thanks to The Muse, they give great advice on nailing that interview and your first day on the job after you get the offer. So, you’ve done the research on the company, applied for a job that really …

Asking for a raise?

Asking for a raise can be a very uncomfortable conversation, but if you deserve it, you should be confident and your employer will respect you for it! However, not every employer is going to automatically hand out raises and even if you ask for one, there’s always the outcome that they meet you half way …

Looking for a new job?

The thought of finding a new job can be scary for some, and exciting for others. This concept is especially intriguing as we take a look at the job market that consistently tightens. In the current Denver market, we are finding that strong candidates have 3-4 offers simultaneously! This means that in the current candidate …

5 Tips on Phone Etiquette

Whether your job heavily relies on using the telephone or not, phones are integrated into our daily lives. Often times, your first chance at landing that job interview, or meeting that client all starts on the phone. It’s important to remember how to make a good impression and to maintain a high level of professionalism. …

5 Ways to Get More Time Back In Your Day

Read the original post by Emily Moore on www.glassdoor.com If there’s one thing I could take back with me from the Harry Potter universe, it wouldn’t be a magic wand, or a flying broomstick, or even those delicious-sounding chocolate frogs. It would, without a doubt, be Hermione Granger’s time-turner. (For those of you who aren’t as big of …

How to handle stress during a job interview

See original post by Anna Raneiri on The Harvard Business Review Have you ever felt incredibly stressed during a job interview? If so, you’re not alone. Most people say that interviewing for a job is an overwhelmingly stressful experience. Fortunately, you can come to terms with job interview stress by understanding that a certain amount of …

Colorado Job Market is hot!

Whether you’re looking for a position or hiring candidates, you’ve probably noticed how quickly the job market is moving, here in Colorado. Often times we are seeing candidates with multiple offers out at the same time! The amazing thing is, the unemployment rate has proved sustainable alongside the migration to Colorado. According to an article …