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King & Bishop’s Resume Tips & Tricks

You might spend hours working on your resume, but did you know that most resumes get about six seconds of attention? Here are King & Bishop’s tips on maximizing the effectiveness of your resume and ensuring that it’s working to support your job search. The Top Third Decides Everything Most hiring managers will skim a resume before they read it. This first glance takes about six seconds, an...
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Video-How The Jobs Market Did In 2016

It was another great year for job growth in the United States and we got the full picture last Friday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As with every month, we try to give a quick snapshot of the highlights and winners of each month's Jobs Report. This month, we take a look at some of the positive aspects of the last Jobs Report of 2016. We saw tremendous job growth in a number of industries...
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Happy New Year From The Team At King & Bishop

One thing is clear as we head into 2017; hiring is strong. And the U.S. Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms another fact. There are more job openings in the United States than there are hires right now so to ensure you get your next great hire to help you move your business forward, you need to improve your recruiting strategy. A few important thi...
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Will Increased GDP Lead To More Job Growth?

The US Commerce Department reported that Gross Domestic Product increased at a rate of 3.5 percent in the third quarter which was a revision to its previously reported 3.2 percent increase earlier. Factors include increased consumer spending, and more investments by business which rose 1.4 percent. It was also reported that Gross Domestic Income rose by 4.8 percent in the third quarter which is an...
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National Payroll Week

As we come off our Labor Day weekend and get back to work, we enter a new week important to the American Worker; National Payroll Week. The American Payroll Association founded National Payroll Week back in 1996 in an effort to create awareness around the partnership between the American Worker, their employers and our government who helps guide us in creating an environment where workers can c...
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How to Hire a Great Leader For Your Organization

Good leaders are hard to find, and sometimes you’re just unable to promote from within. But looking outside for a new leader is no less daunting or challenging, and when you get an influx of applications, it’s not only difficult to figure out who the leaders are, but which ones are right for you. So how do you decide who you’ll put in the captain’s seat? As recruiters in Boston looking for tale...
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How To Hire The Best Interns

Interns can be a tremendous resource to any organization. They are eager, ready to learn, and can be the path to the next generation of talent for your growing company. Depending on where you're located-such as a booming college town, you may have countless interns to choose from, and they, conversely, have many options themselves. How do you get the interns you need? As a recruiter in Boston and ...
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