Chicago Ranks High Nationally In Temporary Jobs

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There’s good news for the Chicago job market! Based on a recent workforce survey conducted by a major job board, Chicago ranks high on the list of metropolitan areas that are experiencing an explosion in the number of jobs available.  Temporary jobs are on the rise too, by as much as 12 percent during the last […]

What to Know About Chicago’s Minimum Wage Increase

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For the first time in many years, the hard working people of Chicago are finally going to get a break due to an approved state minimum wage increase – making this the nation’s third largest big city to do so in the last few months. As part of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s effort to make Chicago […]

How to Create a Happy Work Environment

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Are you looking around wondering if your workplace culture reflects happiness from employees? What exactly is the definition of a “happy” work environment? The truth is that a happy workplace differs based on the type of environment and industry, but there are quite a few similarities. These similarities include: a workplace that is safe, empowering […]

3 Quotes That Motivate Successful People

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Need some extra motivation lately? Even the most successful people do at times. Consider that it took Henry Ford two failed business ventures and the loss of many of his friends before he invented the Model A in 1904, the first mass produced car that launched the automobile industry. And that Thomas Edison, the most […]

How To Optimize Your Job Postings

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When jobs open up, companies like to advertise for new employees as quickly as possible in order to begin the hiring process without much of a delay. Job postings are published in newspapers, magazines, on bulletin boards, in online forums, with internet job sites and on social media sites. However, often these job postings are not fully […]

What Should You Do When Preparing For An Interview?

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An in-person job interview can be one of the most stressful events in a person’s career. The candidate’s performance will mean the difference between a job offer and continuing to search for a new job. Preparing for a job interview is important because candidates must know about the company, have answers prepared and know what […]

Should You Ever Hire An Overqualified Candidate?

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Companies have plenty of decisions to make when choosing a candidate for an open job. One of those decisions is whether or not to hire an overqualified candidate. Some companies will say absolutely, while others will refuse to bring an overqualified candidate on as an employee and won’t back down from that sentiment. We will […]

Leaving Your Job? How To Resign Without Leaving A Bad Impression

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Leaving a job for a new one can be both exciting and nerve wracking at the same time. On the one hand, you are thrilled about your new opportunity. On the other hand, you are worried that leaving your current job might burn a bridge or cause a bad impression. Here, we will discuss the best […]