Category Archives: Candidate Articles

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Getting to know Maxine Sizemore of The Lee Group’s Richmond, Virginia Staffing and Recruitment Office
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Getting to know Gianna Bowers Staffing Manager for The Lee Group in Chesapeake, Virginia
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Getting to know Tahnee Thornton, Safety Manager and Recruiter for The Lee Group
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Getting to know Sheryl Dinger, Staffing Manager for The Lee Group in Newport News
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How to Find Out Why You Did NOT Get the Job
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9 Ways to Make Good Hiring Decisions
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How to Prepare Teens for their First Summer Job
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Planning for Retirement Should Start NOW!
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Live Well, Work Well: The Importance of Health and Wellness in the Workplace
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The Lost Art of Face-to-Face Communication and Why It’s Still Important
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Understanding the Virtual Workplace
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Handling Rejection Like a Pro
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Getting to Know Steve Vise, Staffing Manager in The Lee Group’s Richmond, Virginia Office
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Getting to Know Nicole Padgett, Staffing Manager at The Lee Group’s Chesapeake, Virginia Office
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Getting to Know Cindy Harp, Staffing Manager of The Lee Group’s Chesapeake, Virginia Office
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How to Improve Your Professional Image
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Avoiding and Handling Conflict in the Workplace
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Top Mistakes Candidates Make in an Interview
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Words to Avoid on a Resume
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Thinking About Your Career? Here’s Our Projections for 2020.
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Inspiring Career Quotes Deconstructed
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Crafting a Cover Letter in the Digital Job Application Era
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Is an Advanced Degree Right for You?
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Top Qualities of a Good Leader, A Good Boss
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Is it Time for a New Job?
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You Got Your Degree. Now What? Time for the Job Search.
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What’s Your 5-Year Plan?
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There’s More to a Job Than the Salary
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Getting to Know Eric Kean, Principal of The Lee Group
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Hold the Phone!
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Take our advice. Read this blog post.
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New Year’s Resolutions for Job Seekers
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Questions to Ask BEFORE You Accept a Job Offer
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Getting to Know Dena Alexander, Branch Manager of The Lee Group’s Newport News, Virginia Staffing Office
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Don’t Hibernate During the Holidays: Keep the Job Search Going
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What Recruiters Look for When Checking Out Your Social Media Profiles
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Five Things to Do the Night Before a Job Interview
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Facebook Simplifies the Job Search and Application Process
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Career Advice for New Grads and Experienced Workers
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Three tips for standing out in an interview
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2018 Military Career Fair, July 18 in Newport News
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Three Things to Think About in Workforce Education
Electrical Blueprint
TOP JOB ALERT in Norfolk, Virginia: Electrical Assemblers WANTED!
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TOP JOB ALERT in Norfolk, Virginia: Mechanical Assemblers WANTED!
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TOP JOB ALERT: Assistant Manager (Retail) at Norfolk Premium Outlets
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Meet the Lee Group’s New Staffing Assistant: Nicole Hux
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TOP JOB ALERT: Quality Assurance Inspector
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TOP JOB ALERT: Material Handler/Warehouse Worker
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TOP JOB ALERT: Cherry Picker Operator Near Richmond
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The Recruiter Network Can Save Employers Time and Money
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Leadership Transition at The Lee Group Marks New Era of Growth

The Lee Group, a leading staffing and executive search firm headquartered in Newport News, has announced new leadership as longtime executives Walt Graham and Eric Kean retire. Wes Ashworth and…
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