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    Contingent Workforce – Everything You Need To Know

    What is a contingent workforce? Contingent workers are not considered employees of a company. Instead, they work under a contract or on a temporary basis. Unlike permanent employees, their retention depends on the continued existence of the job at hand. If a company has a specific job that needs to...

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    What to Do When You Feel Stuck in Your Job Search

    Looking for a new job can be time-consuming and an emotionally draining experience. You’ve put in time perfecting your resume, doing phone interviews, taking time out of your day to meet for in-person interviews, and following-up after every interview. Your job search can seem like its own...

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    Why You Should Upskill Your Employees

    Upskilling — training workers so that they can fill more advanced roles in an organization — is gaining increased interest from companies, driven in part by today’s tight talent market. Upskilling is a crucial tool that more of today’s organizations must consider as a way to bridge gaps related to...

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    Building a Strong Talent Pipeline

    Many businesses have a reactive approach to recruiting talent, waiting for an employee to resign before searching for a replacement. This lack of proactive recruitment can compromise your existing team and limit company growth. So, what is a talent pipeline? A talent pipeline is an evolving set of...

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    The Best Power Verbs for Your Resume

    When writing your resume, it’s important to stay away from weak, passive, and generic verbs (such as “assisted,” “oversaw,” and “utilized”). By starting each bullet point about your past experience with power verbs, you draw hiring managers in and give them a concrete picture of your expertise....

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    Recruitment Strategies for Overcoming the Skills Gap

    The nature of work is rapidly changing due to emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, the gig economy, and automation. What does this mean? The skills that employers value and rely upon are changing. Now, with a decreasing unemployment rate shrinking the applicant pool, employers...

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    JP Sakey Speaks on IHeart Media Podcast – CEOs to Know

    JP Sakey joined iHeart Media Raleigh on their CEOs to Know podcast series. The series shines a spotlight on decision-makers from all corners of the Triangle showcasing the leaders and companies that drive our local economy.

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    Perfect New Years Resolutions for Job Seekers

    If the number one thing on your list for 2020 is finding a new job, it’s time to get serious! Resolutions may seem cliche, but the New Year is actually the perfect time to commit to actions that will positively affect your career. Just like any other resolution, saying you’re going to do it is the...

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    Is Your Body Language Costing You the Job?

    Job seekers know that picking the right words to convey your enthusiasm and qualification for a job in an interview is SO important. What about body language? Did you know that your body language can cost you the job? In these stats from Business2Community, hiring managers gave the following...

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    Video Interview Prep [Infographic]

    Video interviews are starting to become the norm in the hiring process. What do you need to know to be able to ace a video interview? Whether this is your first, second, or fifth time having a video interview, it most likely won’t be your last. Here are a few steps to prepare for your upcoming...

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