Career Advice
The Value of F2F Meetings in Successful Talent Recruiting
I’ve been a recruiting partner with Goodwin Recruiting since 2021. When I was first ramping up, I put the pedal to the metal, signing on six new clients within five weeks. This was going to be a piece of cake! Or so I thought. What I didn’t realize at that time was the importance of…
Opinion: A Jobseeker, a Divorcee, and a Panda Walk Into a Bar…
The panda quickly orders a beer and some wings, then sets a revolver on the table. If you’re a stickler for punctuation, you know the rest. But what about the other two? They’re probably still perusing the menu and will likely head out before the panda can pull out his badly punctuated wildlife manual to…
Do’s and Don’ts for Job Seekers Looking To Relocate – And Employers That Hire Them
Thinking about making a career move? For many of today’s job seekers, this raises the question of where to call home. With the cost of living increasing across the country, perhaps you’re in search of a place where your dollar will go further. Changing your place of residence can also reduce your tax bill. Or…
LinkedIn: A Powerful Online Resource for a Job Search and Networking
I didn’t say much about LinkedIn in my recent blog about personal social media. That’s because LinkedIn is a professional social media platform. If you’re on the job market now or expect to be at some point, the approach to using LinkedIn is very different from that of other online platforms. Your goal with this…
Social Media and the Job Search
In an incredibly short time, social media has entirely changed every facet of our lives. Many changes have been good, helping us connect with friends and family, meet and speak with new people, and promote businesses and brands. The proliferation of social media networks has also brought some negative changes to our world, particularly in…
Managers and the Importance of Team Recognition
Managers – do you use handwritten notes to express appreciation to your employees or peers when they do good work? If so, do you ever wonder what they do with those notes? My guess is that we all have some tucked away as evidence of the times and ways we made notable differences during our…
The Art of Professional Networking
If you’ve been on the job market for any length of time, someone has likely told you why networking is essential. It’s true. The ‘multiplier effect’ of networking during a job search is a powerful tool to have working for you. You tell three people, and each of them tells three people, and so on….
Pave a Road to Success in Hospitality Management
Lately, it seems the hospitality industry and hospitality businesses are getting a bad rap when it comes to social media and the news. But the truth is, the hospitality industry has fantastic opportunities to offer. If you put in the effort, you will achieve success. Here are some reasons why the hospitality industry is a…
Coaching, Communicating, and Caring: One Recruiter’s Journey at Goodwin Recruiting
Senior Recruiting Partner & Coach Emerine Kelsey discusses her life-changing recruiting journey with our Goodwin team: Emerine, you have a unique story! How did you end up here at Goodwin Recruiting? I’ve done a lot of things, been in a lot of different roles, and I’ve had a lot of opportunities in my life. I…
Fixing the Supply Chain Calls for Strong Leadership and Resilience
Covid-19, in conjunction with longstanding supply chain deficiencies, unleashed calamitous disruptions in domestic and international supply chains. The domino effects continue to reverberate throughout industries, financial markets, and directly to consumers who are paying higher prices and waiting longer to receive goods. The pandemic brought into stark and painful focus the challenges that have existed…
