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Juxtaposition
Today, January 20th, we stand at the intersection of two notable events: the commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States. This juxtaposition of events invites us to reflect on the journey of our nation, the lessons we have learned, [...]
Strategy is Everything: Preparing for Your Job Search
The job market feels eerily reminiscent of 2009—economic corrections, political uncertainty, and heightened competition are reshaping the landscape. Professionals are facing unprecedented challenges, with confidence levels in need of a boost, one truth remains: strategy is everything. Much like preparing for a visit to Wind Cave National Park, navigating your [...]
Customers and Employees: the symbiotic relationship that creates a great candidate experience
When it comes to Talent Acquisition, everyone’s talking about candidate experience. It’s a staple in HR goals and objectives for most organizations. But what does it actually mean? Here’s a fresh perspective: A great candidate experience starts with a great customer experience. When organizations are clear about who their customer [...]
From Petrified to Growth: It Starts with a Question
How are you feeling? Is an important question to answer, especially during a time of change. Recently in the news Cargill announced their massive layoff impacting 8,000 people. When you get laid off, especially if you had no idea that it’s coming, it’s hard to know what to do first. [...]
Reaching Inspiration Point – the Talent Advisory Launch
By: Julie Shipman, CEO |Founder Have a question or comment? Connect with me at Julie.shipman@jwsgroupllc.com I’m delighted to officially launch the Talent Advisory business for JWS Group – Talent Advisors. This new service will provide organizations with Talent Acquisition consulting in 3 key areas: Strategy and creating recruiting programs [...]
2022: The year of opportunity
2022: The year of opportunity. By: Julie Shipman, Career Coach Have a question or comment? Connect with me at Julie.shipman@jwsgroupllc.com I love the start of a new calendar year. I love planning out the year and all the possibility that’s in front of me. I take the time to [...]
Honor. Service. Community.
By: Julie Shipman, Career Coach Have a question or comment? Connect with me at Julie.shipman@jwsgroupllc.com My dad served proudly in the United States Air Force. On June 28th his ashes were interred at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. He received a burial with full [...]
Unsettled by uncertainty?
Have a question or comment? Connect with me at Julie.shipman@jwsgroupllc.com On August 12, 2020 Joe Biden, the democratic nominee for president, selected his running mate for Vice President. For the second time in history, a woman has been selected for the VP position. Geraldine Ferraro was first in 1984. She [...]
#opinionfast
By: Julie Shipman, Career Coach Have a question or comment? Connect with me at Julie.shipman@jwsgroupllc.com What is the purpose of sharing an opinion? I think that opinion sharing comes in a variety of forms - note the opinion. Here are a few examples: Interviewing someone for a job, then providing [...]
Black Lives Matter
Have a question or comment? Connect with me at Julie.shipman@jwsgroupllc.com There have been some incredibly bold and poignant pieces written with the title "Black Lives Matter" in the wake of George Floyd's death at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. Are you reading them? Will you make changes in [...]