Each May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, where people all over the nation join the movement to raise awareness about mental health. This recognition serves to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public, and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness as well as their families. The National Alliance on Mental Illness has […]
How To: Negotiate a Flexible Schedule During a Job Interview
Updated research shows that 55% of global businesses offer some capacity for remote work. Since the pandemic, workers have been redefining work/life balance and targeting opportunities with a flexible schedule. It has now become extremely important for companies to loosen the reins on what a typical employee’s work schedule and location look like. Remote work, […]
Career Connectors Staffing Panel – Top Firms
Earlier this month, Blue Signal had the chance to be represented at Career Connectors’ August Staffing Panel by one of our top Executive Recruiters, Trevor Gamble, to touch on and debunk the Myths about Working with Staffing Firms. The event began with Career Connectors CEO and founder, Jessica Pierce, introducing the four panelists to the […]
Millennials in the Workforce
For years, people have argued over how millennials will fall into the professional world, and how the generation of technology and diversity will change the way we see business. Over time, research has started to indicate how some of these changes may take shape. Millennials are the largest generation in the United States labor force. […]
5 Signs that it’s Time for a Career Move
Something they don’t teach in college is how to know when to move on. After graduating, many people’s initial focus is finding a job – pretty much any job, particularly if they have debt looming over them. If it’s relevant to their studies, all the better. This causes people to settle early and often, making […]
You Just Lost Your Job — Now What?
Whether it was expected or came as a surprise, losing a job is never welcome news. For most people, losing a job means also losing financial stability, pressure on savings accounts, and uncertainty. It’s easy to let emotions run wild and take over. Don’t lose hope. The last job is over, but the next opportunity […]
Job Ads Should Look More Like Dating Profiles – Here’s Why.
Picture seeing an online dating profile like this: Requirements: Must do all chores (laundry, all cleaning, bills), plus more as needed. Must be willing to make sandwiches on demand and cook all meals 5+ times per week. Minimum 700+ credit score and excellent budgeting skills required. Must be able to handle difficult in-laws. Who would swipe […]
Sales Reps: Ask These Questions in Your Next Sales Interview
Many sales reps are great interviewers, since they excel at building relationships and having targeted conversations. One of the best ways a sales rep can stand out from the competition in an interview is by asking great questions. Research the company’s products and brands well ahead of time (try out the products firsthand, if possible), […]
Before You Hire an AWS/Cloud Engineer, Read This.
Cloud computing is growing faster than ever. The cloud market reached almost $150 billion in 2016, and is growing at 25% annually. Traditionally, companies’ top concern was security. But this year, the #1 challenge reported by cloud adopters is a lack of people with the right skills. At the forefront is Amazon Web Services (AWS), […]
7 Subtle Motivation-Killers of Top Employees
“Highly motivated” is a common requirement on job descriptions, but in reality, “built-in” motivation is a myth. While an employee’s internal drive is important, the other half of the equation is a joint effort by the employee and the manager to foster a productive workplace. Employee engagement is a top buzzword of recent years, and […]
