J. Kent Staffing, along with many of the clients we work with and many employers across the U.S., has transitioned to video interviewing. With the current situation surrounding COVID-19, in-person interviews simply aren’t feasible or safe. So, job seekers must learn how to prepare for and succeed in video interviews. While the substance of these…
Read MoreReference checks are an important part of the interview process. They’re often the final step that either seals the deal or ends your chances. Having a strong list of people who can vouch for you is necessary for finding a job. When a potential employer asks for this list, you shouldn’t be scrambling to put…
Read MoreHello from the J. Kent Staffing team in Denver, Colorado! With the launch of our new web site at the end of 2019, we’re excited to send out our first “J. Kent Report for Job Seekers”. Each quarterly edition will highlight: 3 blogs covering topics ranging from employment issues, the job market, and tips and…
Read MoreWomen have replaced men as the majority of jobholders in the U.S. labor force. According to data from the Labor Department, women held 50.04% of nonfarm payroll positions in December 2019. This is the highest share women have held since 2010. The Roles Women are Increasingly Filling To reach this percentage in the labor force,…
Read MoreThe Internal Revenue Service has released an updated Form W-4, which went into effect Jan. 1, 2020. The IRS redesigned the W-4 Form in response to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that was signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 22, 2017. The TCJA changed the way taxable income is calculated…
Read MoreNow that your resume has caught an employer’s attention and gained you a foot in the door, it’s time to prepare for your upcoming interview. You need to always prepare for interviews, with questions rehearsed and practiced until you’re positive of your answers to them. Of course, this is easier said than done, especially since…
Read MoreOn Jan. 1, 2020, Colorado’s minimum wage will increase from $11.10 per hour to $12.00 per hour. Denver’s minimum wage, however, will increase to $12.85 per hour – 7% higher than the rest of Colorado. This increase in Denver’s rate is the result of a bill passed by the Colorado legislature this year giving cities…
Read MoreOn Nov. 18, 2019, Governor Jared Polis proposed a bill that would increase – beyond federal statutes – the standard salary level requiring overtime pay in Colorado. These laws would see hundreds of thousands more Colorado workers qualifying for overtime. If enacted, the bill would go even further than the federal overtime law changes set…
Read MoreIt’s becoming more common for employees to return to work to the workforce after employment gaps. Whether these lapses are due to starting or raising a family, going to school, taking care of a loved one, or even an early retirement that didn’t pan out, you can explain them to potential employers. Therefore, these gaps…
Read MoreIt’s no secret that every employee wants to earn more money. But starting the conversation with your boss to get a raise can be a daunting task. Saying the wrong thing or making even the smallest of missteps can set you back. This setback may not only impact your chances of getting a raise now…
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