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This 1 Common Mistake Can Wreck Your Job Search over the Holidays

By Ed Voelsing on November 28, 2023

One of the most common mistakes I see job seekers make during the holiday season is assuming that companies are not hiring between Thanksgiving and New Year. They end up taking the month off from job hunting. Months of job search momentum can be lost in a matter of weeks, extending the time it takes […]

Three Ways You Can Support Startups

By Ed Voelsing on October 10, 2023

Most people are not able to risk their careers for the uncertainty of a startup or have the capital to invest. For those of us NOT in the arena, how else can we help these founders get off the ground? There are several ways...

Ted Lasso's Leadership Problem

By Ed Voelsing on March 3, 2023

Ted Lasso is a show that covers a broad range of genres, the obvious being sports, rom-com(munism), and a deep journey into personal growth and mental health. It is also a great show about leadership and the workplace. The show has struck a chord with a diverse audience, from professional footballers to people like me that are focused on leadership and workplace dynamics.

10 Warning Signs For Layoffs in 2022

By Ed Voelsing on October 27, 2022

At The Rivet Group, we have worked with thousands of job seekers who have been laid off. Many were totally blindsided. If they had been looking, they should have seen the warning signs long before they were walked out. Here are ten of the more common red flags for you to be on the lookout for:

Happy 5th Anniversary To The Rivet Group

By Ed Voelsing on October 19, 2022

When I set out to start my own recruiting shop, it was for a variety of personal and professional reasons. One of the primary drivers was to focus more on quality than quantity.

The Price of Loyalty

By Ed Voelsing on September 20, 2022

Employers still look for and expect loyalty from their employees, but often offer little reasons to stay. From a career growth and compensation standpoint, there is a compelling argument to job hop. Changing companies every few years can have a significant lifetime impact on your career growth and your earning potential.

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