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September 2019

4 Tips on Asking for a Raise (The Right Way)

According to a survey published by USA Today, employers are expected to give slightly higher than average raises in 2019. This is due to the current labor market and the rising pressure to keep top employees. Asking for a raise can be intimidating, but it’s important to go about it the right way. Below are 3 quick tips on asking for a raise the right way. Be a Top Performer Employers are looking to give raises based on performance, so in order...

09/17/2019

By Shannon HallJob SeekersBradley Staffing Group, Schedule a Meeting, Target Salary, Top Performer0 Comments

August 2019

Top 5 Things Not to Share During an Interview

An interview is an opportunity to impress your potential employer and highlight the things that make you a great candidate. However, there are certain topics that should be avoided in order to give you the best possible chances of getting hired. Below are the top 5 things you shouldn’t share during an interview. 1. Negative Feedback on Previous Employer It’s never a good idea to bring negativity into a job interview. You should always approach an interview with a positive attitude and...

08/27/2019

By Shannon HallJob SeekersBradley Staffing Group, Career Conflict, Political Views0 Comments

4 Big Risks in Accepting a Counter Offer

When you plan to leave your job for a better situation, your employer may meet your attempted resignation with a counter offer in order to encourage you to stay. However, accepting such an offer is a risk to your career in many ways. Below are 4 big risks associated with accepting a counter offer and staying with your old employer. 1. Your Situation May Not Improve According to national statistics, 75%-90% of those who accept a counter offer quit within 6 months....

08/13/2019

By Shannon HallJob SeekersCareer Development, Counter Offer, Prospective Employer0 Comments

July 2019

3 Questions You Ask That Can Ruin Your Interview

Asking good questions during an interview can increase your chances of getting hired. On the contrary, asking the wrong questions can severely hurt your chances and leave the interviewer with a bad impression. The following are three questions to avoid asking for the sake of your interview success. What Does the Company Do? This question shows you haven’t done your research and could seriously hurt your chances of landing the job. It’s essential to go into an interview informed about the...

07/31/2019

By Shannon HallJob SeekersBradley Staffing Group, getting hired, Interview0 Comments

3 More Signs It’s Time to Find a New Job

In case you missed it, we previously discussed 4 Signs It’s Time to Find a New Job. Sometimes it’s not a simple decision, and it’s important to consider your current job satisfaction very carefully. Other times the answer is obvious. Read below for 3 more signs it may be time to find a new job. Earning Below Market Pay It’s always a good idea to do some research when it comes to how much you’re earning. You might find that you are being paid...

07/16/2019

By Shannon HallJob SeekersBradley Staffing Group, Company Politics, Market Pay, Poor Benefits0 Comments

4 Signs It’s Time to Find a New Job

Knowing when it’s time to move on from a job is not often simple. There are many factors that go into your personal decision to open up a job search, and some issues may be more obvious than others. Here we have 4 scenarios that lead to dissatisfaction in your job that shouldn’t be overlooked. All of these are signs that it’s time to start looking for a better job. No Room for Growth Sometimes it can feel like you hit a...

07/02/2019

By Shannon HallJob SeekersBradley Staffing Group, new job, Promotion, work-life balance0 Comments

June 2019

3 Reasons You Don’t Get Hired (And How to Overcome Them) [Part 3 of 3]

In part one and two of our series, we explained the first six reasons candidates don’t get hired. We have seen these common mistakes hurt a candidate’s chances of getting hires. Unfortunately, many candidates have not identified these mistakes and continue to repeat them during their job search. Here we have 3 more reasons you don’t get hired, with tips on how to overcome these common mistakes. Not Asking Questions It’s important to ask questions during an interview because not only do you want to make sure the position...

06/18/2019

By Shannon HallJob SeekersBradley Staffing Group, Get Hired, interview process0 Comments

3 Reasons You Don’t Get Hired (And How to Overcome Them) [Part 2 of 3]

We have seen countless cases of common mistakes hurting a candidate’s chances of getting hired. Many candidates may not know exactly what those mistakes are, and sometimes continue to repeat mistakes during their job search. In case you missed it, here are the first 3 reasons you don’t get hired along with our best tips to overcome them. Here we will offer tips on how to overcome more common reasons candidates don’t get hired. Vague Reasons for Leaving Last Job Many interviewers...

06/17/2019

By Shannon HallJob SeekersBradley Staffing Group, Hired, Job Search0 Comments

3 Reasons You Don’t Get Hired (And How to Overcome Them) [Part 1 of 3]

Interviewing without receiving an offer in the end can be extremely discouraging, and it may be difficult to know what exactly went wrong. In our years of experience, we have seen how common mistakes can ruin a candidate’s chances of getting hired. Below are 3 of the many reasons we see candidates don’t get the job. Not Researching the Company In our experience we have found that failing to research a company before the interview can severely hurt your chances of getting hired. It’s important to go into...

06/17/2019

By Shannon HallJob SeekersBradley Staffing Group, Company, Hired0 Comments

May 2019

How to Convert Your Temporary Job to Direct Hire

A temporary assignment can sometimes act as trial run for both you and your employer. During an assignment you learn as much about the company as the company learns about you as an employee. If there is a good fit in personality and culture, and you excel in your temporary role, your chances of landing a direct hire job are high. While a good staffing agency should tell you upfront whether or not a direct hire is possible, your time with the company can be used...

05/07/2019

By Shannon HallJob Seekersdirect hire, Temporary Employees0 Comments