Insight Blog

Helbling consultants Jim Lord, Wendy Zang, and Marc Datz weigh in on making a mid-career change - it isn't too late to land that job you've always wanted! It actually may be just the right time! Read more

At Helbling we approach our candidates' needs in the same manner as we do our clients: helping them decipher their strengths/weaknesses, motivations, and goals. The following best practices will help you evaluate where you are, who you want to work for, and what leadership style you want to emulate. Read more

Is securing a new job one of your New Year's resolutions? As search consultants, we understand what a monumental task this can seem like. But, because we work with candidates every day in exploring opportunities with our clients, we have some tips for making it easier. Read more

Starting a new job? While your new employer may have an onboarding program, there are important, yet easy, things that you can do on your own to support a positive transition. Read more

Even if you’re not actively looking for a new job and engrossed in your current one, don’t be surprised if there’s a role and potential employer out there that would pique your interest. Being passive to new job opportunities actually puts you in the driver’s seat. Read more

Securing a new job has never been easy, and now it can be even more challenging with the impersonalization of recruitment in today’s world of technology. Consider our four (well, actually more) tips for getting noticed by corporate and executive recruiters. Read more

In the professional realm, having a profile on LinkedIn can be about as fundamental as having an undergraduate degree. Like earning a college degree, the same is true for your LinkedIn profile - if you don't put much effort into it, you probably won't get much from it. Read more

Benefits of earning a Professional Engineer license to further your career. Read more

Tom Dunn, Senior Managing Executive Search Consultant with Helbling & Associates offers his advice for professionals who are exploring new career opportunities. Read more

While each professional, position, and organization is unique, there are behaviors that support a smooth transition into a new role or job. Read more