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Marlene Phipps is the Founder, CEO, and President of Celarity Inc. She started her career as a creative in the industry and became a successful freelancer turned business owner. In…
By Katherine Konrad, an experienced marketing professional and recent Celarity contractor My friend: “No pressure.” Me: “What?” Friend: “No pressure. On your first day tomorrow.” Me: “Wait. But, what do you…
Hey, congrats on the new position! You finally got the job offer that you have been waiting for. It’s an exciting change and you can’t wait to see what this…
Every contract comes to an end, but what does that mean for the contractor who is now facing an uncertain future or wondering what’s next for them? Our Celarity recruiting…
By Nick Burns, Executive Recruiter for Celarity Being “unemployed” is not as simple as it sounds. There are all kinds of reasons you may find yourself without a job. But,…
By Katie Larson, Lead Marketing Recruiter at Celarity Last week I had the opportunity to check out my first International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), Minnesota Chapter, Event. Lars Leafblad,…
For years, I’d read these three little words strung together at the bottom of a job description that piqued my interest and they stopped me dead in my tracks. No,…
“Recruitment marketing” is buzzword you’ve probably heard a lot over the last year. But, what does it really mean? It’s more than just trying to get people to apply to…
By Katherine Konrad, an experienced marketing professional and recent Celarity contractor Do you ever read the same word over so many times it begins to look and sound like nonsense? This…
By Katherine Konrad, an experienced marketing professional and recent Celarity contractor So, you brushed up on some resume tips and you landed an interview? Congratulations! The interview itself is surely an…
By Katherine Konrad, an experienced marketing professional and recent Celarity contractor If you’re anything like me, when you hear the term “mindfulness”, you picture enlightened monks outside a Tibetan monastery or…
By Katherine Konrad, an experienced marketing professional and recent Celarity contractor Well into my adult life, I always thought “up and at ‘em” was “up and Adam”. You may ask why…
By Katherine Konrad, an experienced marketing professional and recent Celarity contractor As the close of 2018 approaches, many of us start to brainstorm resolutions for the New Year. Often, we resolve…
By Katherine Konrad, an experienced marketing professional and recent Celarity contractor Best-selling author, Elizabeth Gilbert once wrote: “If you can just release yourself from the anxiety and burden that might be associated…
Turkey, football, potatoes, pumpkin pie and family are just a few of the things we associate with Thanksgiving every year. It’s also a time to slow down and thank the…
By Katherine Konrad, an experienced marketing professional and recent Celarity contractor The longer I’m active in the workforce, the more I appreciate a good leader. I’ve seen managers and then I’ve seen…
You’re almost ready to send out that offer letter. You’ve just got one very important task left before making a hiring decision…reference checks. Not sure where to start? Begin by…
By Katherine Konrad, an experienced marketing professional and recent Celarity contractor I’m not trying to brag, but I don’t even need another person to be able to have a negotiation. Yes, it’s…
By Katherine Konrad, an experienced marketing professional and recent Celarity contractor One morning I walked into work around 8:00 AM. Maybe closer to 8:30 … ok, fine it was 9. Not many…
By Katherine Konrad, an experienced marketing professional and recent Celarity contractor In school, at work, or generally in life, you are guaranteed to give a presentation in front of other people at…
You’ve gathered all of the skills and responsibilities you need to fill the gap on your team. Plus, you’ve determined a few extra things you’d love your next hire to…
You’ve scoured hundreds of resumes and pre-screened a number of candidates over the phone. Your in-person interviews are scheduled and you’re confident that one of these candidates is the right…
You don’t want to lose great talent because of failed salary negotiations. But it’s no easy task – ensuring you don’t develop a reputation for being “stingy.” Or, safeguarding yourself…
Interviews are over and it’s come down to two awesome candidates. Now that you’ve solved the issue of finding someone to fill the gap on your team, you’ve got a…
By Katherine Konrad, an experienced marketing professional and recent Celarity contractor I mean, what other kinds of decisions are we talking here? Quitting your 9-5 to travel the world? Probably more appealing.…
It’s a tough market to find and hire talented workers. Especially, if you’re working with a limited budget. But don’t worry! There are a few things you can do (and…
Did you know that over 50% of employees accept counter offers made to them? That’s not great news if you’re looking to hire. The battle for talent is heating up.…
You knew it the moment they left the building: that candidate is the one…the one you need to hire, that is. Don’t let this opportunity slip through the cracks! Use…
By Katherine Konrad, an experienced marketing professional and recent Celarity contractor Putting your name in more hats increases your chances of being picked, right? I’m actually really asking because I…
You’ve hit the, “Submit,” button on a recruiting agency’s website. Now, all you have to do is sit back, relax, and wait for a call… Not so fast – you…
