Best Reference Check Questions for Verifying Employment Details When hiring for dental positions, it’s essential to ask the best reference check questions to ensure you’re choosing the right candidate. At The AGA Group, a leader in dental staffing and recruiting, we prioritize thorough reference checks for all candidates. Whether you’re hiring for dental hygienist jobs… Read more »
Active Listening In Sales and How It Helps in Selling Your Product or Services As a life sciences sales professional, executive leadership at the corporate level and now, a business owner, I was taught that when you talk, you’re teaching, and when you’re listening, you’re learning. As the President of The AGA Group, I stress… Read more »
Social Media Job Success And What You Need To Know In today’s digital age, social media has become an essential tool for job seekers. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) dominate our online interactions, but they are also powerful resources for advancing your career. At The AGA Group™, we’ve spent 45 years working… Read more »
How to Craft a Memorable Message and Make Your Point in a Way That Sticks In the fast-paced world of business, communication is more than just a skill—it’s an art. Over my 45 years in the life sciences industry and through my experience leading The AGA Group, I’ve learned that crafting a message that resonates… Read more »
Optimize Hiring Time Efficiency With over 45 years of experience in executive search and professional recruiting, particularly in the Life Sciences industry, I’ve seen firsthand how critical the time to fill rate can be for companies in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond. It’s not just about how quickly you can bring someone on board; it’s about… Read more »
How Often You Should Update Your Resume…and WHY As President of The AGA Group, I’ve spent decades helping professionals in the healthcare industry—particularly in medical, dental, and leadership roles—navigate their careers. One of the most crucial aspects of career management that often gets overlooked is the regular updating of your resume. Whether you’re actively seeking… Read more »
As the President of The AGA Group, a leading staffing and recruiting agency in Kansas City, I’ve seen firsthand how critical it is to retain top talent. Losing key performers can be a significant setback. While exit interviews give insights, our main focus should be on keeping our best people happy and engaged. Here are… Read more »
As someone who has reviewed countless resumes and worked closely with The AGA Group, we identified three common reasons why candidates don’t receive responses to their resume submissions. Let’s take a look at each issue and explore practical solutions: 1. Generic Resumes When I see a generic resume, it’s an immediate red flag. Here’s why:… Read more »
Five Resume Writing Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making—and How to Correct Them In the competitive job market, your resume is your first impression. Even minor mistakes can hinder your chances of landing an interview. With The AGA Group’s 43 years of experience in staffing and recruiting within the life sciences industry, we’ve identified… Read more »
Budgeting Tips for New College Graduates: A Comprehensive Guide Did you just land your first full-time job? If you’re like many young professionals, you are probably enjoying your paycheck and may even be treating yourself to some extra expenditures. However, learning how to budget properly is an important skill for anybody, especially those who have… Read more »