When I write blogs giving you tips my intent is to convey the kind of information that will make your job easier. If I can make it easier for you to work with a recruiter, then it stands to reason it’s a lot easier for me too. So you’ll have to forgive me if this [...]

I read an article on Forbes by Caroline Ceniza-Levine that shares some ways to gain the upper hand when it comes to negotiating a job offer. I thought it would come in handy as the animal science industry is undergoing an evolution. I have noticed an increase in job openings and I believe it is [...]

Employers across the nation are feeling the effects of the tight labor pool.  Magazines from Money to Feed & Grain are discussing the impact on recruiting in rural America.  You can take your pick of the top reasons it is tough to recruit today. Why it is tough to recruit The stock market is over 24K. [...]

By: Natalie Severt, Resume Expert at Uptowork As a job seeker, having a LinkedIn profile is no longer a matter of choice. It’s a necessity. Why? Well, for starters, everyone is on LinkedIn - job seekers, recruiters, CEOs, that weird guy next door, your mom - everyone. Okay, but what if you're not looking for [...]

Following your Passion as a Career Strategy Early on, most of us are encouraged to follow our passion. While this is a nice sentiment, it might be sending the wrong message. The theory of letting passion dictate one’s career started out in the 1970s. In the decades that followed, it has gained momentum, becoming a [...]

By Jim Hipskind, CPC Cover letters have long been the avenue most people use to send their resume to a prospective employer.  Crafting an effective letter for some is easy – but for most, it is a daunting task.  There are some key elements that go into an effective letter which we will discuss.  However, [...]

Dan Simmons, CPC Top 5 Aspects of Job Satisfaction According to SHRM Survey By Dan Simmons, CPC The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has given an Employee Job Satisfaction Survey every year since 2002. Results of the 2015 survey show that 88% of U.S. employees feel satisfied overall with their current job. [...]

Highlight Your Achievements NOT Just Responsibilities By Daniel C. Simmons, CPC I see hundreds of resumes each and every year and have concluded that a lot of candidates do not see the importance of this document to a recruiter and more importantly to an employer. You only have one chance to make a great first [...]

By Daniel C. Simmons, CPC On average people change jobs five times throughout their lifetime with some people changing careers up to three times that amount. The job market in today’s world is in a great deal of flux, which makes changing jobs and career paths the rule and not the exception. In the midst of [...]