Searching for a job that creates a deep purpose in your life? Many job seekers looking to make a difference turn to working for a not-for-profit organization. There are 1.5 million registered nonprofit organizations in America and a majority of companies are classified in this category. What is a not-for-profit organization?A nonprofit organization qualifies for tax-exempt status [...]

Is remote/hybrid work here to stay in 2023? In the post-COVID-19 job market, most companies went fully remote or hybrid. In 2023, most companies will likely move away from 100% remote work and transition to a hybrid work schedule. This will mean some employees will be returning to the office for the first time as [...]

Part of the job search process that many job seekers don’t prepare themselves for isn’t the interview itself, but the interview process. Preparing yourself for the lag time between interviews and knowing when to reach back out to a company will help calm some of the nerves associated with the process.  How long is a [...]

November is known for the start of the holiday season, great food, and cold weather. What many people don’t know is that it’s also career development month! With 2022 coming to an end, many professionals are evaluating their current positions and thinking “what’s next?” Whether you are happy in your current position, looking for a [...]

There is no understating that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the working world. The importance of caring for one’s own mental and physical health has maintained a priority in the last few years. In many industries, staffing shortages have caused significant increases in employee burnout. Now more than ever, employees are looking for employers that [...]

Volunteering is truly a part of our core values here at JK Exec. All employees at JK Exec are encouraged to participate on boards and volunteer their time to what they are passionate about. There are many causes and organizations that we also support as a team. It is important to our team and business [...]

By: Jaime Howley, VPof Recruiting and Client Relations‍Spring is finally here, and while many are working to spring clean their homes, your resume might also need some TLC. At JK Exec, we review resumes on a daily basis and spring is the perfect time to “clean it up” for a more successful job search. Here’s [...]

Women’s History Month is a time to reflect not only on the significant women that contribute to our lives in incredible ways, but it is also a time to consider how the relationships with women on every level – including on the corporate scale- impact the success of young girls and other women. In order [...]

Is there any such thing as the perfect job? If you are one of the many people working a job that doesn’t feel like your “dream job,” there are ways to make your current position more fulfilling. Sometimes people can be quick to search for a job when they are feeling unhappy, but there are [...]

By: Jill Knittel, Founder & PresidentAt the beginning of the pandemic, the job market came to a screeching halt as companies put hiring on hold to readjust internal structures and budgets. The job market is shifting dramatically into the New Year, and staffing shortages have given candidates more power than ever. In November 2021 alone, [...]