Similar to personality types, each individual has a different style of communication. This can affect the ways in which you interact with others and influence your strengths and weaknesses. In the workplace, this has a large impact on your relationships with your...
Asking for more money from your employer can be an uncomfortable conversation, we get it. As staffing professionals, we see and hear negotiations happen every day. The truth behind this anticipated topic is that you don’t need to be nervous. If you are well prepared...
Passive job seekers are those who are not actively looking for a job but may be interested in a new opportunity if it were to present itself. As a result of the lack of qualified candidates for open positions, employers have started to target passive job seekers in...
Typically the job search involves reaching out to hiring managers via email which can often leave candidates waiting for a response and discouraged. Frequently, organizations fail to reply and inform candidates of their rejection or application status which is...
In this difficult employment market, recruiters and key decision makers are putting much more of an emphasis on phone interviews in determining who moves forward in a more in-depth interview process. These days, phone interviews are unavoidable as it saves decision...
Often times, hiring managers turn away from asking traditional interview questions to gain greater insight into candidates. While you never know exactly what questions will be asked, you can expect a few unusual questions that may throw you off. In the moment these...
Losing your job is tough. No matter the circumstances, it is a major life change that can take an emotional and financial toll on yourself. There are many reasons and factors as to why you may have lost your job. For example, your company may have downsized, your...
In recent years, organizations have been utilizing and taking advantage of artificial intelligence to alter their hiring process. This has resulted in changes as to how candidates are discovered, reviewed and even interviewed. As a job seeker, it is important to...
Referencing temporary work on your resume can make the difference between impressing hiring managers or turning them away. Listing your contract work on your resume should highlight your skills, experience, and flexibility as a candidate. Despite the short-term...
2019 marks a momentous year for JOHNLEONARD as we celebrate a legacy of commitment to ensuring that our Actions Speak Louder Than Words™. In 1969, we first opened our doors to service the employment needs of Boston’s local business community and help fulfill the...