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You finally received the confirmation email! That’s right; the interview time is set! All that’s left is to ace your interview! But, what will you wear? How will you answer that final question, “Do you have any questions for me”? No problem! Focus is here to help! We have 5 tips to help you… Read more »
It’s about that time again! That’s right. It’s time to give your resume a good old makeover! One of the best ways to stay ahead of the curve in the current job market is to update your resume consistently. In fact, Indeed.com recommends you update your resume twice a year with your most recent certifications,… Read more »
Is it time to have that awkward conversation with your manager? The one where you tell them it’s time for you to find a job opportunity? No worries! We have a guide on quitting your job properly, AND we also have a plethora of job opportunities. Are you sure? One of the worst things… Read more »
We’ve gathered the biggest and most actionable recruitment trends for 2022. Keep up with these, and your candidate pool will thank you! Employer Brand Though your company and employer brands share the same DNA, it’s important to realize they are different. Your company brand influences customers to choose your product. In contrast, employer branding is… Read more »
We’ve all learned: procrastination is a productivity killer. But finding motivation for complex or intimidating items on your to-do list can be trickier than getting cats to march in a parade. Use these tips to ditch procrastinating and start shining in your career. Procrastination inflicts stress A behemoth presentation is due in two weeks…. Read more »
Consumer values and ideals are shifting faster than ever before. As a result, it is vital to keep your customer service standards high so you’re not trying to run a marathon when you can barely make it through a mile without stopping. So, no matter how complicated customer service gets, remember not to overthink the… Read more »
You’ve heard the best time to update your resume is when you don’t need to. In fact, many career experts advise that you update it every couple of months to make sure you don’t forget to include your most-recent achievements, professional development, or quantifiable metrics. If you wait until you really need your resume, chances… Read more »
It is with great pleasure that we announce, Focus of Georgia has earned ClearlyRated’s 2020 Best of Staffing award for Client Satisfaction. We are so grateful and humble to help serve our clients in all their business needs. The ClearlyRated award is calculated by measuring client satisfaction with Net Promoter® Score, identifying members on your… Read more »
Phone interviews are not exactly a new normal for us at Focus of Georgia, but they’re important as ever as we continue to social distance and encouraging our clients to do the same. While in person interviews are already nerve-wrecking (yes, we get it!) we imagine phone interviews hold a similar feeling for our candidates…. Read more »
An internet search will tell you that the average lifespan of a company is around 15 years. I’m happy and proud to say that our company, Focus, just finished our 26th year in business! How can a business outlast the average lifespan of businesses by more than 11 years? Well, that answer is really simple:… Read more »