LandaJob news
Spring’s new crop
We had the opportunity to visit with JoCo Community College design graduates this week and were reminded that it’s daunting to begin the process of searching for a job. There are tips and tools on our website (www.landajobnow.com)and, soon to appear, our new website with everything you need for your search, in one spot. For…
Read MoreW-o-r-k
Many of us have tired arms from all this rowing to shore, but our clients and our job-seeking candidates are telling us about more hiring every day: http://economy.kansascity.com/?q=node/5779 And if you’re still seeking a job in the KC metro area, please take a look at this list: http://www.jccc.edu/home/depts.php/S00011/site/JobClubs Get off the computer, get dressed and…
Read MoreEverything’s different now
We’re hearing from our clients that the volume of work is bouncing back, and they’re also hiring more temporary workers. This is good news for us at LandaJob, and also good for our associates whom we can unite with project work. But, it’s confusing and hard-to-adjust-to for many displaced workers. And even some employers don’t…
Read MoreGiving Thanks
Just a quick note to say thanks to all the businesses, hiring managers, human resource pros, and job-seekers who have entrusted us to help them find great people and great jobs over the years. As 4th Qtr. begins wrapping up, give us a call if you need temporary help in any marketing communications area (direct…
Read MoreHow I got the job | Jennifer Foster, 33 – Kansas City Star
How I got the job | Jennifer Foster, 33 – Kansas City Star
Read MoreWhat’s that about?
I heard it this morning on The Today Show: “men don’t apologize.” It should have answered my question about the last two men who were in our office to interview for upcoming jobs with our clients. But it really didn’t. One candidate was a stellar, experienced designer with a great track record working for large…
Read More"…just got a new job!"
We’re hearing that more & more as we call our temporary associates to tell them about new opportunities. It’s music to our ears! Here’s a note from one of our long-time temporary associates who has just transitioned to a full-time senior graphic design job at our client: “Thank you for the kind words, Elisa. It’s…
Read MoreSusan’s Success!
How I Got the Job: Susan O’Neil, 24 Susan O’Neil was a very savvy job-seeker … take a look at the steps she took to find her job in Kansas City at River City Studio (http://economy.kansascity.com/?q=node/2691) FYI, we’re thrilled with how successful Yoda’s tweets have become! He’s such a smart cat to have persuaded you…
Read MoreThe Importance of Being Interesting (and Earnest)
As a career coach, one of the activities I spend a lot of time on with clients is their use of language. How we talk about ourselves, and what we say to describe our skills and experience, has a huge impact on whether people want to engage with us, especially if we’re looking for referrals…
Read MoreRentokil
I’d like to thank my parents for naming me Landa, but really want to thank Eric Morgenstern of Morningstar Communications for his response to this article: 41 Stories: Blogging from a New Perspective P.S. Rentokil has always just killed me, too. One Response to “What’s in a Name?” # Eric Morgenstern on 18 May 2009…
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