Stock Market is tanking, interest rates are rising, inflation is at 40 year highs and the talent shortage for numerous roles continues to climb. We at Berman Larson Kane continue to witness an increase in client job listing across almost all categories of skill sets. Demand has not yet created a large percentage increase […]
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REAPPLYING AFTER A REJECTION
Career Report April – June 2022 Issue 249 Feature Story REAPPLYING TO A COMPANY AFTER A REJECTION When it comes to careers, persistence is an attribute that can clearly pay off – especially since employers are keen for workers who are truly interested in and passionate about their jobs. But what about when a job […]
NEWS FROM BLK
Inflation, health risks, hybrid work from home options and record job listings are all contributing to a continuous growth in the competitive war for top talent. We at Berman Larson Kane have been sharping our proprietary ATS and AI resources to uncover the hidden talent in the market for our clients. As for job seekers […]
Pandemic Unemployment and Thanksgiving
We must be grateful for our health, family and our jobs as unemployment continues to rise in numerous sectors of our economy. During this Thanksgiving Holiday let us remember the millions of good folks who are adversely affected by our unemployment numbers as this pandemic spreads wildly across our country and the world. Over the […]
Making Yourself Indispensable
Bob Larson, CPC April – June 2020 – Career Report – Issue 241 Making Yourself Indispensable During and After the Shut-Down Your company, like most others, will go through many transitions during this pandemic shut-down. If you have managed to survive or have been furloughed until the isolation is lifted; your company viewed you as a […]
March 2020 Career Report Issue 240
HOW TO HIRE THE RIGHT EMPLOYEES Bob Larson, CPC March 2020 – Career Report – Issue 240 HOW TO HIRE THE RIGHT EMPLOYEES Successfully recruiting new employees to your team can be a grueling process. It can take months to find someone who’s the perfect fit for both the position and company culture – and […]
Maintain a Positive Online Identity
Bob Larson, CPC You may never know for sure why you weren’t hired for a position, but be aware that background checks, including Internet searches, can make or break a job application. According to an article in The New York Times, in this data-rich world in which so much information is now available online, the […]
Turning a Temp Job Into a Permanent Position
Career Report October 2019 – Issue 236 Turning a Temp Job Into a Permanent Position For workers interested in making a temporary job permanent, here are some tips from author Karen Burns from an article published by U.S. News & World Report: Treat the temp job like a long job interview. Do your best work. Always […]
Recharge Your Batteries and Love Your Job
Career Report September 2019 – Issue 235 RECHARGE YOUR BATTERIES AND LOVE YOUR JOB Burnout is one of the biggest problems in the workplace, especially for older workers, and is a major reason many people retire earlier than they projected, according to an article in AARP The Magazine. But for people in their mid-to-late 50s and into their […]
In Interviews Ask Questions
Career Report August, 2019 — Issue 234 In Interviews, Ask Enough Questions When interviewing, many job candidates don’t realize that the questions they ask are just as important as how they present themselves and the answers they give. According to an article published by CareerBuilder.com, failing to ask questions shows a lack of genuine […]