Laid Off From Your Houston Oil Job? Here’s How to Cope
January 27, 2015
Due to falling gas prices, layoffs having been widespread in Houston’s oil and gas industry. Consider these recent statistics: Schlumberger: …
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Get Off to a Great Start With Your Team in 2015
January 20, 2015
What do your employees think about you? If you’re not sure, or if you suspect their impression isn’t a good …
How to Boost Your Career in 2015 – and Beyond
January 13, 2015
Is one of your resolutions for 2015 to boost your career? If it is, then it’s going to require a …
Creating a Resume for Oil & Gas Industry Jobs
January 6, 2015
The first step toward getting a job in Houston’s oil and gas industry is creating a great resume. If you’re …
How to Keep Your Career Resolutions in 2015
December 23, 2014
As one of the leading recruiting agencies in Houston, Murray Resources knows making career resolutions is the easy part. Keeping them, on …
4 Strategies for Connecting With Top Candidates
December 16, 2014
Sure, it’s an employer’s market when it comes to hiring. However, as a leading Houston staffing agency, Murray Resources knows the best …
6 Etiquette Tips for Your Office Holiday Party
December 9, 2014
It’s the end of the year and holiday parties are just around the corner. It’s a time to relax and …
How to Tell a Candidate “You Didn’t Get the Job”
December 2, 2014
When you find a candidate you want to hire, extending the offer is the fun part. But what about those …
Advice on Applying for an Internal Job
November 25, 2014
If you’ve recently applied for a new position within your company, don’t assume you’re a shoo-in for the job. In …
5 Quick Tips for Making a Great Job Offer
November 18, 2014
You’ve found the perfect candidate. Your job is done, right? Wrong. As leading Houston recruiters, Murray Resources knows if you haven’t …
How to Ask for a Reference
November 11, 2014
As one of the leading recruiting agencies in Houston, Murray Resources knows that when it comes to asking for a job …
Entry Interviews: Are You Conducting Them?
November 4, 2014
You’ve certainly heard of exit interviews when a worker resigns. But what about entry interviews? If you don’t know what …
Informational Interviews: How They Can Help Your Career
October 28, 2014
If you’re looking to make a move in your career – to a completely different field – conducting informational interviews …
How to Make the “What Are Your Weaknesses?” Question More Effective
October 21, 2014
As a leading Houston staffing agency, Murray Resources knows that many employers ask the same question in job interviews – “tell …
Why Your Resume Isn’t Getting Noticed
October 14, 2014
As one of the leading recruiting agencies in Houston, Murray Resources understands there’s nothing more frustrating than sending out scores of …
Keeping Morale Up After Your Team’s Been Downsized
October 7, 2014
As a manager, there’s nothing worse than having to lay off some of your staff. But what’s almost as challenging …