Opinion
True Rate of Unemployment (TRU): What Hiring Managers Should Know
When hiring managers hear that unemployment is low, it’s easy to assume the labor market is strong and hiring should be easy. But the reality is much more nuanced and complex, prompting the need to rethink unemployment and the true labor market. Understanding the complexity can give you a competitive edge in talent recruitment and hiring. This article dives…
Personalization Is Invaluable in Recruiting, Especially in an AI World
Hiring managers and talent recruiters live and work in a world of templates, buzzing inboxes, auto-responses, and even calendars that populate themselves. In my work as a talent recruiter, serving clients and job candidates across multiple industries, I’ve learned that while technology can streamline many important functions, it doesn’t connect all the dots in the…
Whether or Not to Include Salaries in Job Postings
Goodwin Recruiting has been helping companies identify, attract, and onboard top talent for over 25 years. When performing this specialized work for clients, we manage all aspects of a talent search, with a few exceptions. Here is one of those exceptions. While we often assist clients in developing or honing job ads, we do not…
Candid Job Candidates Land the Best-Suited Roles
Honesty and transparency are strong leadership traits – not just when you’re serving in a leadership role, but also when you’re interviewing for one. There’s no question that honest job candidates land the best-suited roles. Strong talent recruiters and hiring companies need relevant experience and technical skills for the specific roles we fill, but resumes,…
What a Work Conference Taught Me About Human Connection
Greetings from Fort Worth, Texas! I’m Suzie Coughlin, Area Director with Goodwin Recruiting. Last month, our fully remote, nationwide talent recruiting firm gathered in Orlando for our annual in-person summit. It was a powerful experience in genuine human connection for professionals in a remote working world. The days were jam-packed with sessions, meetings, and conversations squeezed into every available minute….
Leadership Lessons From My First Year at Goodwin Recruiting
When I joined Goodwin Recruiting, I wasn’t stepping into just any executive leadership role. I was assuming the reins from a beloved founder whose legacy carried pride, deep relationships, and a culture developed with great care for two and a half decades. My job was to lead and to honor that history, earn trust, and guide the company into Goodwin…
Here’s How to Build a Recruiting Business at Goodwin Recruiting
Starting a new recruiting desk can feel overwhelming. Most new full-desk recruiters tend to do the same things early on: They worry about outcomes. They wait for something to “click.” Or they look for deals instead of building momentum. There are many recruitment strategies out there, which is why this business can unnerve new…
The Power of Active Listening Skills in Talent Recruiting
In talent recruitment, we focus heavily on talent sourcing strategies, hiring tools and resources, and time-to-fill metrics for placing professionals in the right jobs. These tools are essential in attracting top-tier job candidates, building strong client partnerships, and providing a rewarding recruitment process. But the most powerful competencies a talent recruiter or hiring manager can…
How to Hire Healthcare Professionals Who Deliver
Hiring the right healthcare professionals is vital for your organization and employer brand, your teams, and most of all, your patients. You need people with the right level of expertise and a genuine commitment to deliver the level of care your patients need. I’d like to share a healthcare industry recruiting method that will streamline your search, interview,…
January Is a Goldmine for Hiring Passive Talent
Ever notice how January hits and suddenly professionals are updating their LinkedIn profiles, reconnecting with former colleagues, and picking up their phones when recruiters call? It’s not a coincidence. There’s a real psychological and seasonal rhythm to how people think about their jobs and careers. Between holiday season reflection, year-end bonuses, and New Year’s resolutions,…
