Career Advice
The Power of Habits: Life by Design or Life by Default?
Life is an ongoing process of human growth and self-discovery. Our current and future selves are influenced by every decision we make and behavior we adopt. “What you tolerate chips away at the marble of your character to reveal your future self” is a quote that emphasizes how important daily routines are in molding who…
How to Successfully Work from Home
I have been working remotely for almost a year as social media manager for Goodwin Recruiting, and I quickly realized it can be quite an adjustment from working in an office. Some of the ways I have successfully transitioned from an office environment to working from home include having a dedicated workspace, setting a daily…
An Interview with Mickey Bakst, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Ben’s Friends
The food, beverage, and hospitality industries are known for their high-stress work environments and long and irregular hours. They rank among service industries with the highest proportion of workers who experience substance use disorders (SUD). If you, your employees, friends, or family in these industries struggle with addiction, watch this interview with Mickey Bakst, co-founder…
How Working Remotely Has Impacted My Mental Health
As someone who has struggled with my mental health and burnout in the past, it is extremely important for me to put healthy habits into practice every day and stick to a routine. Working remotely with Goodwin Recruiting gives me the flexibility to avoid burnout by working in my own space and organizing my workday…
Women Support Women Through Networking: Find Your Own Tribe!
Girls compete with each other. Women empower one another. In honor of American Business Women’s Day, celebrated each year in the United States on September 22, I wanted to share details on some amazing networking groups that help to empower women across the country and world, including me. When I made the decision to become…
How I Started My Recruiting Career
In the wake of Covid’s turbulence, my life took unexpected turns. Like countless others, I bid farewell to the secure haven of the reliable paycheck, choosing instead to pursue my heart’s desires. This journey led me from a stable career path and income in food sales to the realm of commercial real estate photography. While…
5 Reasons Why Candidates Struggle to Find a Job
Are you getting discouraged with your job search, or starting to wonder why you’re not being hired? I’ve been in the professional recruiting world since 2019, and wanted to share 5 common reasons I’ve seen as to why candidates might struggle to find a full-time job. You Feel Lost in the Crowd There are tons…
Vacation Time: What’s the Magic Number of Days?
If you’re considering or reassessing how much vacation time to offer employees and job candidates in today’s highly competitive hiring market, you’re not alone. Corporate America’s administrative policies and employee benefits packages have dramatically evolved in recent years in response to the growing demands and expectations of today’s workforce. Among today’s workers and job…
A Day in the Life of a Personal Chef
If you’re interested in becoming a personal chef, there are compelling reasons to pursue this career. One reason is the dramatic growth in on-demand services (think job security). According to the American Personal & Private Chef Association, the current number of U.S. personal chefs is estimated at 10,000 and industry observers predict the number will…
2023 Tech Industry Layoffs: Reading Between the Lines
If you’re trying to wrap your head around the substantial layoffs in the technology industry, you’re not alone. And if you think you have it figured out, don’t hold your breath because dynamics and statistics change daily. People want to know when the tech industry downsizing that started last year will subside, when the tech…
