Career Resources
Understanding the distinction between skills and competencies
Understanding the distinction between skills and competencies can be your secret weapon to success. Although these terms are often used interchangeably, they carry unique meanings that significantly influence both job performance and hiring decisions. Understanding Skills Skills are the specific, tangible abilities you’ve acquired through learning and practice. For instance, coding, writing, or operating machinery…
Read MoreHow to Communicate Confidently as a Leader
Communication isn’t just a nice-to-have soft skill–it’s a vital toolset for any competent business leader. Whether you’re speaking in front your entire team, giving one-on-one feedback, or participating in a meeting, effective communication makes all the difference between clarity and excitement, and confusion and apprehension. When 86% of people at all levels of business feel…
Read MoreWhat to Look for When Hiring a Commercial Construction Project Manager
In an industry like commercial construction, where the future is literally built from the ground up, a project manager isn’t a luxury, but a necessity. World-class engineers, master architects, and conscientious superintendents still need an orchestrator to keep any commercial construction project running smoothly and on the road to completion, no matter how big or…
Read More10 Steps to Improve Your Resume
K2 Staffing has over 40 years of combined recruiting and staffing experience, implying we’ve reviewed 1,000’s of resumes, and therefore have a fairly good idea of what hiring managers are looking for. It’s more often than not that a candidate’s resume requires some significant attention prior to us putting it in front of our client…
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