Congratulations! It probably feels like such a relief and a long time coming. Receiving a job offer can feel like everything is ready to fall into place. But this isn’t the end of the process – you’re just getting started. Take time to consider this position and the company before committing to this employer. We …

Does it ever feel like you aren’t getting much out of one-on-one meetings with your manager? One of the best things I learned in Keyot’s Crew212 program was how to have a successful one-on-one meeting with my manager and why they were important for my development. For many people, these meetings can feel repetitive week …

At Keyot, we’re passionate about imparting our time and wisdom to young professionals, teaching them valuable skills to develop their careers. A topic we often coach is the art of having difficult conversations with coworkers and managers. Over my career, I have been lucky to work with some exceptional leaders who jump into hard conversations …

Recently I surprised myself when I shared with a potential candidate, “I’ve been with Keyot for almost 10 years.” Ten years! Which many employers consider “the sweet spot”. As recruiters, we talk a lot about people with 5-15 years of experience – our clients want them, and we want to find them. We want them …

A year ago, I was standing in the MizzouRec Complex in Columbia, MO, a HUGE building filled with employer tables barely a foot apart. Hundreds of students milled about. Hands were shaken, paper resumes passed out.  Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago. I attended the same career fair while sitting at home connecting …

While overall unemployment rates are trending down from a high of nearly 15 percent in April 2020,[1] long-term unemployment – people who have been out of work more than 6 months – remains high.[2]  Recently a graphic design professional shared about her own six-month job search that included hundreds of rejection letters and countless interviews …