If there’s one steadfast “truth” that applies to anyone who has ever ventured into the job market, it is this; it’s best to begin looking for a job when you don’t need one at all. A recent blog post by Career…

Just about everyone who’s been in the job market has experienced the frustration of sending out resumes but getting few, if any, responses. If you are wondering whether your application traveled into a black hole, you have plenty of company….

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At Key Corporate Services, we have a team of chemical sales recruiters dedicated to serving the industry. It’s an industry splintered into many niches and demand for great candidates is strong with the competition to fill positions fierce.  Don Thomas,…

You see the signs everywhere- significant downsizing, merging of departments and numerous layoffs of executives.  And, your inner-self is telling you the axe could swing your way anytime. So, what do you do? Being in the recruiting business ourselves, we at…

Most people who are looking for a job realize the importance of networking among contacts. Networking will always be an effective way to learn about job opportunities. But, there’s a proper way to go about it.  And, if done correctly,…

When you’re unemployed, looking for a job IS full-time work itself! Here’s the good and the bad of it-being out of work does afford you the opportunity to conduct a “proper” search for a job, but the downside is “you…

Do you consider yourself an introvert? If so, you’re not alone.  Studies show that up to one-half of us are!  And that’s not a bad thing.  After all, think how dreadful the workplace would be if everyone were aggressive, outgoing…

At Key Corporate Services, we have a lot of experience in hiring C-level (CEO, CFO, COO, CMO) candidates for companies.  Time and time again, we’re reminded by companies how critically important it is that just the “right” person is found for…

There was a time when having an MBA almost guaranteed movement up the corporate ladder. Now, as a result of the downturn in the economy, even MBA’s are experiencing slower job mobility. A recent management blog from BusinessWeek.com discussed ways MBA’s…