The goal of the phone interview is simple: For the employer to determine whether it is worth it to him to meet you in person. From this one conversation, the interviewer will form ideas and opinions about your enthusiasm, knowledge, skills, and personality. 5 Tips for Acing the Phone Interview Practice, and then practice some more. Have [...]
Are you considering a career change? If so, the prospect can be daunting, especially if you are overwhelmed or frustrated by the demands of your current role. The following articles provide valuable insights to help you organize your thoughts and manage the anxiety that can accompany the thought of a major career transition. The Surprising [...]
The Austin Business Journal recently named Becker Wright Consultants, LLC to its annual top Contingency Search Firms for 2014. The company made it's first appearance on the list ranked 6th of 19 firms listed. The Contingency Search Firms are ranked by the Austin Business Journal by number of permanent contingency placements made over the course of the prior [...]
Healthcare Costs in the United States The United States (U.S.) spends more per individual than any other developed country (or any other country in the world for that matter) in the world for healthcare. The U.S. also leads the world in private and public sector budgeted dollars for healthcare expenditures. Looking at our country’s recent [...]
Are you planning to hire new employees in the fall? Consider time-to-productivity. Fall is typically the busiest hiring season, but with holidays just ahead on the calendar, you must begin your hiring process now--in order for new employees to be fully productive before the holiday season. What is time-to-productivity? According to The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), time-to-productivity encompasses [...]
As the official first day of summer approaches, you may be tempted to take time off from your job search efforts assuming that companies won't be hiring over the summer months. However, the opposite is true. Our clients tend to hire as much, if not more, in the summer than any other time of year. Consider this: Keeping [...]
US Adds 280,000 Jobs in May 2015 According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Summary released in early June, the US added 280,00 jobs in May of this year. The majority of jobs were added in Professional & Business Services with 63,000 jobs added, followed by Leisure & Hospitality and Healthcare and sectors adding 57,000 [...]
Jennifer Wright, owner of Becker Wright Consultants, was recently featured in a local business publication called "Faces and Places Magazine." Jennifer has been the driving force behind the success of the executive recruiting firm since founding it in 2003. Successful Women in Business According to the State of Women-Owned Business Report, commissioned by American Express OPEN, Women entrepreneurs [...]
Good news for job seekers! Employment outlook for the remainder of 2014 is very optimistic. The first half of 2014 has proven to be a period of growth for our clients. Unlike the past several years when they were running a leaner team, many of our clients have been pushing forward with hiring new headcount. We expect this [...]
Salary Speak: The Truth About Pay Increases When Changing Jobs Imagine this. You are wrapping up an interview for a job that feels like a perfect fit. You researched the company. You prepared a list of well-thought out questions. You feel confident. Then, the interviewer lobs that final question that causes anxiety for even the [...]