Entries by Esquire Recruiting

Let’s Learn About … Asking Interview Questions!

We all know this feeling: you’re sitting in an interview and the hiring employee asks the questions we’ve all been preparing for… “Do you have any questions for me?” If you hope to stand out as a candidate, showcase your preparation, and otherwise leave a position impression on recruiters, preparing UNIQUE questions is essential to […]

Mid-term Prep 101

As exam season quickly approaches, today, I’m hoping to offer some of the best and unique studying tricks that I accumulated through college! Whether you’ve returned to in-person classes or are still tackling mid-terms from your home, these tips are guaranteed to take you on a path toward success. So, take a breath, sit back, […]

Increasing Responsibilities at Work

If you’re like me, then you are about half a year into your first, true full-time experience at a corporate office. You’re likely feeling confident in your role, and finally, have a sense of understanding of how your team operates, who is responsible for what, and all of that good stuff. However, with confidence may […]

Curating Employee Well-Being

Welcome back, everyone! We hope that you had a great start to your week and are entering into Tuesday with a positive mindset and desire to grow and learn. If you are a manager or a leader at a company, this article is for you! Keep reading here to find out our best strategies for […]

Compensation Discussions: What to Expect

Hello all! I can’t believe another week has passed and we are already getting geared up to enter into the weekend. While our homes and sidewalks are blanketed in snow (for at least our Chicagoans), I hope that these next few days bring you relaxation and an opportunity to cozy up in your home. If […]

Annual Reviews: What to Expect

Welcome back, everyone! Today, I’m here to introduce you to a process that I was recently tasked with – engaging in year-end review and compensation discussions. If you’re like me, then you have very little prior experience with these conversations and were not briefed on what to expect. But, we don’t want you to feel […]

Let’s Talk… Seeking New Opportunities!

Happy Thursday, everyone! Today, we’re here to discuss a topic that may feel taboo at times but is the reality of almost every single professional career – changing jobs. If you feel stagnant in your current role, itching to try something new, desiring a new feel or skill development, or even want to try out […]

Stress Relief with These Four Steps

Welcome back, everyone! We hope that you had an enjoyable and relaxing weekend, and if you’re in Chicago like us, are preserving through the snow. Today, we’re here to offer you our best strategies for working through and managing inevitable stress. Whether you’re a student, graduate, professional, or anyone under the sun, we know stress […]

Let’s…Find Activities Indoors!

Hey everyone and happy (early) weekend! We know that if you’re like us, and live almost anywhere in the Midwest, the past few weeks have truly reminded us of what winter entails. For that reason, it’s likely you haven’t been spending as much time outside as you may during warmer months. So, how do you […]

Let’s… Get Back to Work After a Holiday!

Welcome back, everyone! We hope that you enjoyed some well-deserved time off and also took a moment to appreciate the history of Martin Luther King Jr. and the legacy he left on our country. Now that it’s Tuesday, we are likely all back in our offices or working from home, so… what if you’re still […]

Let’s Refresh on… Virtual Work Behaviors!

It seems like just yesterday we were embarking on a never-before-seen journey of transitioning our lives into the virtual world. Now, and with new COVID variants, it’s like no time has even passed! As many of us transition back into full-time WFH mode, we found it important to refresh our minds with the best online […]

Let’s Chat About… Waking up Early!

Welcome back from the weekend! To our early birds and late risers… this article is for you both! If you’ve ever wondered what you could add to your morning simply by waking up a bit earlier than usual, we are here to help. Below you’ll find a list of beneficial morning activities for your mind, […]

Navigating Change

Hello everyone! We are so excited to enter the New Year while sharing our success and new hires with you, reminding you to check out our open jobs page (linked below) if you’d like to work with our team, and ultimately providing you with short resources to consistently improve all aspects of your life. On […]

Manifesting Goals for 2022

We touched a bit on manifesting in our last post, specifically: “Google defines this concept as, “the action or fact of showing an abstract idea”… but we call this documentation and speaking your goals out loud for the universe to hear! There are several manifestation outlines that you can fill in online, or you can […]

Ringing in 2022!

Welcome back, everyone! We apologize for our short hiatus and will push the blame towards holiday relaxation, carb-loading, and time with friends and family. However, we didn’t want to miss out on a special opportunity to reflect on 2021 ahead of the New Year. We know that especially now, it may feel difficult to maintain […]

Check In With Clients This Holiday Season

Welcome back! I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving break! I definitely filled up on as much food as possible and spent the break relaxing with friends and family. But of course, right after Thanksgiving, the decorations are immediately swapped out for holiday décor. As the holiday season is quickly approaching, today I will talk […]

Do Your Homework!

As my first semester of senior year wraps up, this is especially relevant to me in both a school and work setting! However, this blog post speaks to anyone who is looking to prep for an interview and yes it does require some prep work! Research the company: having background knowledge of the company you […]

7 rules to live by

Hi everyone, today we are keeping it light with some life lessons! These will be a great reminder before the holidays to appreciate everything you have and to get in the right headspace.   Smile: it always works out in the end. You may not see it now, but things always find a way to […]

How To Respond To A Job Offer Letter

Congrats!! Receiving a job offer letter is very exciting and is often a huge weight off your shoulders. The interview process can be stressful and involves lots of preparation and now the hard work is over. Time to take a deep breath. With the excitement that comes along with a job, now you have one […]

The Importance of Body Language

Hi everyone! Today’s topic is important in every aspect of life. From first impressions to conversations with friends and co-workers and very importantly interviews, this idea is always present. Whether or not you think you notice, body language is so important and can be a silent killer or land you your dream job. Body language […]