5 Do’s and Don’ts of Virtual Interviewing

In recent years, video call software has carved out a niche in the job searching scene. Being able to connect face-to-face in a virtual space has allowed applicants and employers to get more meaningful context from initial screenings without the same commitment as...

6 Simple Tricks to Nail Your Next Job Fair

Job fairs can be a nerve-wracking experience, but they don’t have to be!  The businesses that attend job fairs are coming to your school with the intent to hire –and with any luck, the person they hire will be you! Here are 6 tips to stand out in the (literal) crowd:...

Is It Time for a Career Change? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions

Each January we all make resolutions on ways we can be our best selves in the new year. For those of us who are starting to feel like our jobs are getting a little stale and are considering looking for a new one, here are a few questions to ask yourself when deciding...

Ask a Recruiter: 5 Things We Wish All Hiring Leaders Knew About Staffing Agencies

In the employment world, staffing agencies help businesses fill open positions by streamlining the time and resources needed to source and vet quality applicants. They then deliver this vetted shortlist of candidates to their clients. Even though staffing agencies...

Illinois’ 2020 Cannabis Law: Where Does Employment Fit In?

January 1, 2020 is right around the corner. And for those of us in Illinois, some of us may be looking forward to lighting up more than just fireworks to ring in the new year. Beginning on January 1, 2020, Illinois will become the eleventh state to legalize cannabis...