If you work in the Chemical Industry, or even in Gas and Oil, you might find it interesting to read an article by professional services network PricewaterhouseCoopers entitled Shale Gas- Reshaping the US Chemicals Industry. Since our team at…
Read MoreTo make a career advancement, you may have to think SIDEWAYS.
In climbing the corporate ladder, sometimes it makes sense to take a detour. At every level- including the top- professionals, managers, and executives-in-waiting commonly zigzag through several lateral lurches before stepping up to their destination position. Why is it that…
Read MoreIs your PERSPECTIVE killing your job search?
When searching for a job, it’s important to look at things from an employer’s point of view. Doing this one thing will give you a competitive edge. It will change the way you write, the things you communicate and even…
Read MoreTake control of your career- Be a Trend Spotter
At Key Corporate Services, we are specialized recruiters focused on placement of candidates in seven divisions. These are finance and accounting, pharmaceuticals and biotech, oil and gas, manufacturing and engineering, consumer products and horticulture, industrial chemicals, and food ingredients. If you currently work in one of these…
Read MoreThe worst advice you can receive after a layoff
We read an interesting article in AOL Jobs recently about the advice people often get from friends and co-workers when they’ve been laid off. Being separated from an employer “involuntarily” is a reality many of us face at one time or another during our lifetime. If you haven’t experienced it, you certainly know someone who has.
Read MoreMaster your communication skills!-It will take you FAR
Regardless of where you are in your career, developing your communication skills can impact your success. These skills are more than just the words you use to share information. They include your body language and the tone and quality of your voice.
Read MoreWhich is scarier…Networking or going to the dentist?
So,… you’re looking for a new job and you know you should practice “networking”. After all, nearly 80% of all jobs are found through some type of networking. But, if you are like a lot of people, the mere thought of entering a room of strangers and striking up a conversation can be as terrifying as a trip to the dentist!
Read MoreCould getting away from your computer IMPROVE your JOB SEARCH?
The way we search for a job has certainly changed in the last twenty years! Finding a job is no longer limited to sending out resumes through regular mail and filling out paper applications. Thanks to the Internet, you can…
Read MoreThe three KEY job interview questions-Do you know them?
At Key Corporate Services, we’ve been in the executive recruiting service long enough (14 years to be exact) to know how to properly prepare for an interview. While we can’t prep our candidates ahead of time to know ALL the…
Read MoreFinding what right looks like, part 9: The war for talent (2/2)
This post series comes to you courtesy of our cofounder and co-managing partner Jeff Wilson. For more information on how Jeff can help you discover “what right looks like” in your hiring, please contact him at 317-598-1950 x102 or jwilson@kcsllc.net….
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