Candidates
Insurance Job Hunters: Here’s what to expect in 2023
If you’re anything like me, you’re on LinkedIn practically every day. And nearly every day, there’s a new round of layoffs due to reckless over-hiring, most prominently in tech. While the insurance industry hasn’t seen layoffs like other industries, the key to succeeding in 2023 is to accept the uncertainty of the economy and take…
Read MoreAre you open to exploring new opportunities in 2023?
Deciding to look for a new job isn’t always an easy one. Everyone needs a little guidance here and there—especially when it comes to important career decisions. If you’re asking yourself if you are open to exploring new opportunities in 2023, you’re not alone. According to a report from Monster, 96 percent of workers are…
Read MoreA Recruiter’s Tale of Job-Hopping
Job-hopping. It is all over LinkedIn as of late, along with quiet quitting and other notable employment trends. If you are considering whether it is time for a career move, consider whether job-hopping will benefit you in the long run. Chasing after professional development is great, but think how job-hopping could make you unattractive to…
Read MoreGhosting: How to be haunted by a bad reputation
Ghosting is a topic we’ve touched on before, but I think it’s time we revisit the issue for the sake of clients and candidates alike. As recruiters, we see the practice at every stage of the hiring process, from employers in need of talent vital to the success of their business to candidates who have…
Read More7 Tips to Make Your LinkedIn Profile More Attractive
LinkedIn is practically a playground for recruiters. If you’re not using LinkedIn for your job search, you’re missing out on its benefits—like being able to research companies, build your brand, connect with recruiters and see job postings—all for free. As a recruiter, take my word when I say your LinkedIn account holds weight, and whether…
Read MoreHow to stand out from other candidates: A few suggestions
What makes you stand out from other candidates? It is a question every professional looking to excel, who wants to maximize their career growth should ask themselves before every opportunity and every interview … and second interview. The current hiring market is rich with opportunities for candidates of all types and experience levels, but that…
Read MoreA candidate-driven hiring market: Investing in a promising tomorrow today
You’re in a candidate-driven hiring market. Now is the time to make a significant investment in your future that could and will return massive dividends to your career and to your life. This blog is a simple message to highly talented and specialized professionals in the insurance space. Your skills are in high demand and,…
Read MoreCareer Development: Making the Right Choices for Growth
Finding the right talent for the right companies is what we do everyday, but we also want those we successfully place, those professionals who have settled in and are excelling within those positions, to continue to do everything they can to not only help the company grow, but to develop their careers to reflect their…
Read MoreKeeping Productive when Working From Home
With so many workers moving to a home office to help curb the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be easy to lose focus. To help you stay at the top of your game, we’ve compiled some tips for being productive when working at home. Stick with your routines—Obviously, some routines will change. But try to keep…
Read MoreHow to kill your career in one easy step
At The James Allen Companies, we are continuously working in earnest to help our candidates avoid the pitfalls and predicaments that threaten to undermine their attempts to further their professional success. Throughout the process, from the first resume to the first day at their new company, we leverage years of experience to help the individuals…
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