How to Survive Your First Days on the Job
April 5, 2011
Congratulations! If you just landed a new job in Houston, you’re probably pretty excited…and maybe a little nervous too. It’s …
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How to Avoid Getting Scammed By a Fake Job Opening
March 22, 2011
With unemployment still high, and laid off workers getting desperate, there are more and more unscrupulous people out there trying …
Are You Planning for Your Company's Growth in 2011?
March 15, 2011
For the past couple of years, the economy has certainly been a challenge for many businesses in Houston, Texas and …
4 Tips for Surviving a Company Merger
March 8, 2011
As the economy continues to recover, there’s been a recent uptick in the number of mergers. And while merging with …
3 Tips for Getting Over Being Overqualified
February 22, 2011
Being told you’re overqualified for a position is incredibly frustrating. After earning an advanced degree and working all those years …
How to Answer the “Why Should I Hire You?” Interview Question
February 15, 2011
If you’re answering this interview question with something along the lines of “I’m experienced and hardworking,” then you could be …
The #1 Way to Recruit & Retain Top Talent
February 8, 2011
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released numbers showing that more employees voluntarily left their jobs than were laid …
7 Possible Reasons Why Your Resume Got Rejected
February 1, 2011
As executive recruiters in Houston, Texas, we’ve seen our share of resumes over the years. So why do some make …
How to Deal With a Difficult Co-Worker at Your Houston Job
January 25, 2011
When it comes to difficult co-workers, we’ve all been there at one time or another, whether it’s the diva personality, …
How to Exit Your Houston Job Gracefully
January 18, 2011
Whether you’re looking for a new job in Houston or you’ve already landed one, it’s important that you leave your …
Do's and Don'ts for Rejecting a Job Candidate
January 11, 2011
As a Houston staffing services firm, we know that there probably isn’t a manager in the world that enjoys rejecting …
How to Cope With Stress At Work
January 4, 2011
Workplace stress is a very real issue. In fact, according to a study by the American Psychological Association on workplace …
A Million Thanks from Murray Resources
December 28, 2010
As 2010 comes to a close this week, we’d like to take the time to thank our many clients and …
5 Things to Avoid Saying at Your Office Holiday Party
December 21, 2010
Your office holiday party is a great opportunity to let loose (a little!), get to know your co-workers on a …
5 Ideas for Employee Recognition
December 14, 2010
Handing your top performing employees a catalog in which to choose a variety of useless tchotchkes emblazoned with a company …
Hot Job Tip: Create a 30-Second Elevator Speech
December 7, 2010
You’re at a party when you overhear the man next to you telling his friend that his Houston company is …