Temporary of the Month – May 2026 Awarded $100 Outstanding Performer Bonus We’re thrilled to announce our Temporary of the Month for May: Shardae Highsmith! Shardae joined the JOHNLEONARD team in April 2025, eager to return to the workforce after a career break. She...
Picture this: a highly qualified candidate finds your job posting and decides to apply. Two months later, they still haven't heard back. In the meantime, they've told friends and colleagues about the experience. That single interaction, or lack thereof, has already...
We are in an incredibly stressful and competitive job market, so handling tough interview questions with poise and confidence is more critical than ever. Today's hiring managers are mixing psychological curveballs with the traditional tough questions that dig deep....
Email pings, Teams calls, office chatter, and that dreaded 3 p.m. lull can make it difficult to stay focused throughout the workday. It only takes a few seconds to lose momentum, but much longer to regain it. These six strategies can help you reset, minimize...
Temporary of the Month – April 2026 Awarded $100 Outstanding Performer Bonus Congratulations to our April Temporary of the Month, Donald Feeney! Since joining the JOHNLEONARD team in 2018, Donald has successfully completed nearly 50 temporary assignments. In addition...
A phone interview isn’t just a formality. It’s your first opportunity to position yourself as the candidate to beat. Showing up informed, focused, and ready to articulate your value can quickly move you from screening to shortlist. If you’re looking to make a...
One question our team hears all the time is, “How do I write a resume that actually gets noticed?” There’s no shortage of advice out there, but one thing remains constant: in-demand skills and clear evidence of expertise are what set candidates apart. In 2026,...
Career gaps are more common than you may think. Whether due to caregiving, health challenges, further education, or unexpected life changes, you’re not alone, you’re not behind, and there are many, many others who have overcome them. Re-entering the workforce...
Temporary of the Month – March 2026 Awarded $100 Outstanding Performer Bonus We’re thrilled to announce our Temporary of the Month for March, Olivia! Olivia joined the JOHNLEONARD team in September 2025 and, in this short time, has solidified herself as an outstanding...
Once you’ve completed a job interview, your work does not stop there. Even if you prepared thoroughly, eloquently answered questions, and felt like the interview went superbly, there are still several tasks ahead of you. These are the 10 things you need to do within...