You’re in a job interview or networking with new potential contacts so you want to make a great first impression. Here are some tips on getting there.

When it comes to liking or not liking a job, one of the largest factors can come down to the people you interact with every day. There’s nothing more difficult than to deal with a coworker or colleague who makes your working life agony. Below are some suggestions on how to improve your relationships at work

Regardless of the family or friends you have, we all have our holiday stress to cope and deal with during the season. For some it might be committing to unrealistic expectations and for others it might be dealing with job commitments or shopping for a new needed position. It doesn’t matter whether you’re keeping with a tight budget or managing social responsibilities, the holidays are known for stress. Below are some ideas and tips to keep the stress down to a normal level:

When it comes to poor job advice, one that perpetuates more than most is the idea that companies do not hire around Christmas time. While you might think it’s a good time to pause and rest, it’s actually better to continue. Here are some basic common myths about job seeking this mont

You might think it’s a waste of time to continue with your job search during the holidays, but it’s actually a great time to stand out amongst others who decide to procrastinate until after the New Year. You’ll find less competition between candidates and recruiters may be less busy to give you more time. Below are some ideas to keep you busy with job hunting during the holiday season and give you an edge over other candidates:

U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized Flux Resources, LLC as one of the 849 recipients of the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor.

Like most tasks done successfully in life you must be able to find a way to establish good habits or routine, plus find a harmonious balance. When working from home, you must be able to avoid being distracted and/or pulled in many directions at once. Below are some good habits to establish in order find the balance you need throughout your day:

Whether you’ve been laid off or deciding whether to make a job move, it’s important to think through a strategy to prepare for a job search. Here are some tips to get you through this stressful and often emotional roller coaster so your approach can be organized and successful

With about 740 million users and one of the top 25 most visited websites worldwide, LinkedIn is a necessity for many job seekers. Below are some tips to make your profile and resume stand out above the rest:

Finding the right person for a job can be challenging so hiring a recruitment agency to assist you can actually save you money in the long run. Below are some tips to guide you through the process:

With changes in the workforce this past year due to COVID, some companies are finding that hiring niche contract workers is easier than hiring full-time employees. Contract employees provide several benefits to employers. Below are some of those advantages and things to be aware of.

You made it through a job interview and now you must wait to hear back. Instead of doing nothing consider the following as ways to “follow up” and increase your chances of either getting a job offer or continue with the job interviewing process.

Virtual interviews will remain as a staple in the corporate work world. One recent Forbes article claims 54% of those hiring leaders surveyed said virtual interviews resulted in a speedier recruitment process, and 41% said it helped them identify the best candidates.

The days of combing through help wanted ads are long gone. Today you can find thousands of available jobs online via job boards and apps but which ones should you focus on? Obviously, if your state unemployment office has an online job bank or you’re a member of a professional organization in your field that offers an online option then those would make a great place to start. But where to place your time and energy might easily become overwhelming.

On average there’s typically about 250 to 300 applicants for any corporate job opening. To weed out these numbers to a manageable sum, HR Managers and Recruiters rely on Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) that scans your resume in seconds to determine whether you’re qualified. As a way to get past the initial scan and continue onto the path to an interview, follow some of the below tips.

You’ve been laid off and now find yourself as one of the 6.1% of the nation’s population classified as “unemployed.” Never dealing with a state’s unemployment office before, you find it all overwhelming. Do you physically find an office or go online to file a claim? Below are some tips to help with navigating your way to following and working with the unemployment office’s rules and regulations.

Just about everyone has had some type of negative experience in their work history. According to a study by Leadership IQ, 46% of newly hired employees will fail within the first 18 months. A Gallup study conducted in 2015 revealed that one in two adults left their job to get away from a manager at some point in their career. With these types of statistics, it’s no wonder you have some negative stories to tell but here are some tips to handle them.

Very few people genuinely enjoy or find networking an easy task. Most of us must push ourselves to do it. Often the last thing you want to do after working all day is to attend a networking event or send out emails or invites to your networking base, but networking can be the best way to find golden opportunities. Below are some basic tips in networking that can improve your career.

You find the job of your dreams but there’s a daunting online application you must complete with detailed information. It asks for your driver’s license number for whatever reason. By the time you find your wallet to retrieve the number and enter it, the company’s website has timed you out. You log back into the system to provide the needed number only to discover everything you wrote and entered before is gone. Three hours totally lost and now you must start over. Here’s a few tips to make it easier for you.

After hours of searching, you finally find a job that you believe is a good fit. Before you hit the submit button and apply, make sure you tailor your resume, cover letter and any other credentials you want to send. Remember your resume will possibly be one of hundreds so you want to stand out long enough to at least get an interview.

It’s so tempting while you are looking for a job, to apply to anything that looks like it might be a match. But your time is valuable. Start thinking of your hourly time in dollar amounts. If what you do for work is worth $45 an hour why would you think your hour is worth less while looking for a job? Make sure before you invest $135 to fill out an application, it’s worth it.

While you are your own best advocate, working with a recruiter makes you more competitive. This does not mean to rely solely upon the recruiter, but it will add to your ability to find a good fit and the job you want. Recruiters can evaluate your resume for you and offer valuable insight or advice. Below are some common tips to help you get the most out of working with a recruiter.

With the overwhelming number of online job boards and potential opportunities in the market, you want to spend your time wisely.

One of the most discussed topics within our community is the desire for people to find their purpose and find their passion. I love the topic, as it can lead to great things. But far too often I see people develop a mentality of “I’ll be happy when….”.

Last week, I introduced the idea of all travel being a catalyst for business lessons. Early this year, I had an unexpected chance to visit Patagonia and I jumped at the opportunity I never saw coming. Here are a few more takeaways about traveling - anywhere, really - that apply to building a good business of all types.

Earlier this year I was gobsmacked by an unexpected chance to visit family on a prolonged travel journey in Patagonia. With a little bit of scheduling creativity – and events serendipitously falling into place – I jumped at the opportunity that I never saw coming.

Flux Resources, LLC, an Oregon-based recruitment firm, which debuted to the public in January, announced a third office location – in Boulder, Colorado – this week.