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Right now, Kentucky has twice as many job openings as they have employees to fill them. That’ is fantastic news for you, the job candidate. You can use this to your advantage and pick out the best job for you, your family, and your situation. But how can you tell if the job you’re considering is the right one? We have some tips that will help you spot the signs that the job is a good one—or one to run away from.

Getting a New Job in Kentucky? Ask Yourself These Questions First

When the job market is packed with jobs, you have the leisure to look for the right fit. There are some questions you can ask yourself today, because the Kentucky job market is so good. For example:

Instead of taking any job that pays the rent you can ask yourself, “Does this job align with my values and beliefs?” Ideally, we should ask this question with every job, but the...

There are rules related to the job search. One of them is to exercise caution when following up after a job interview. We know the waiting game can be hard but the last thing you want to do is ruin your chances of getting the job because you are too aggressive in pursuing it. So, what is the etiquette for following up on your job search? It turns out you don’t have to wait around but you don’t want to be a stalker, either.

Temper Your Anxiety-Do These Things After the Job Interview

You think you’ve found the job you want and you’re excited about it. But don’t go overboard. Keep in mind there is going to be a waiting game on any job because the hiring manager or recruiter is probably handling multiple positions simultaneously. This takes time. The company may be running a background check or they may have a process for several people to meet before your offer letter can be...

The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines work ethic as “a belief in work as a moral good: a set of values that are centered on the importance of doing work and reflected especially in a desire or determination to work hard.” We know work ethic when we see it on the job. They’re the employees whose productivity leads the rest of the team. But is it possible to identify a strong work ethic in your warehouse job applicants before you decide who to hire? Here’s what to look for to help ensure the candidates you hire will do a nice job producing when they’re on the job.

Defining Work Ethics During the Candidate Process ...

Warehouse safety with heavy mechanized equipment affects everyone. There are between 35,000 and 62,000 injuries each year involving forklifts alone. In 2021, injuries in warehouse jobs were rising. The pressure to do more with less staff has created a situation where it’s easier to cut corners around issues of safety. For the health and safety of you and your team, though, follow all warehouse safety tips; especially those rules for operating heavy equipment. Here's what you should know.

Vehicle Safety in a Warehouse Setting Forklifts are the primary mechanized vehicle found in warehouses these days. Accidents can happen from...

We know waiting is hard. Sometimes sending out a resume is like dropping it down a black hole. It’s swallowed up and you never know what happened. But it’s worse if you’ve interviewed and you’re waiting for someone to reach out to you. Should you call the hiring manager or send them an email? Are there valid reasons why you may not have heard back yet? We have answers that can help ease the waiting and keep you moving forward in your job search.

Reason 1: The Coordination is Taking Time If you’re working with a recruiter or a hiring manager, it takes time to collate all the opinions of interviewers. If you interviewed with a panel of...

You made it. Graduates this year will face an interesting job market where salaries are increasing and your skills may be high in demand thanks to record-breaking resignations and a labor shortage stretching across every industry. It’s different if you would enter the job market in a recession; today the question is whether you should take the first job being offered.

This blog will look at the market you’re stepping into and some career path considerations if you are a recent college graduate.

2022 Job Market for Recent College Graduates

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Here’s what that college recruiter didn’t tell you when you signed up for your freshman year: Finding a job after college is pretty challenging. There is often massive competition even in the kind of candidate-driven market we have today. Imagine a flood of new college graduates competing for the same kinds of jobs. All of you have very little practical experience beyond an internship or two. How can you stand out to employers post-graduation?

Brand Yourself Step one is to brand yourself online as an up-and-coming professional person. Consider setting up a web page with your domain name (yourname.com). There, you can add your picture, your resume, and even testimonials from your teachers or the bosses at your internships. Add a page for your volunteer work complete with pictures. Did you serve on a committee at school? Do you have a portfolio? Then link that web...