Career Advice
The Power of Building a Multigenerational Professional Network
People in every generation have a unique take on the world, with vast perspectives to offer colleagues and teams. It’s beneficial for today’s professionals to value and welcome all contributors, and to experience the power of building a multigenerational professional network. After all, five generations are now working side-by-side, based on U.S. workforce demographics. Over…
Andy Decker included in Associated Press News Article
Andy Decker, CEO of national recruiting firm Goodwin Recruiting, had an interview with the Associated Press early last week. The conversation took place just before the February jobs report came out, and he shared his feedback on what we were seeing on the ground in recruiting. In a LinkedIn post, Decker noted: “At the time,…
Sari Gillen included in WBUR’s On Point Podcast (Boston’s NPR)
Sari Gillen, a Houston-based healthcare recruiter at Goodwin Recruiting, says it’s a great time to be a nurse or basically any kind of health care worker looking for a job. Catch her insights from the podcast On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti below: SARI GILLEN: If they’re on LinkedIn especially, the nurses are likely receiving at…
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….
5 Tips to Get the Attention of Hospitality Recruiters on LinkedIn
The hospitality industry is consistently ranked as one of the largest and most influential industries in the United States and world. It comprises multiple sectors, including accommodation (lodging), food and beverage (F&B), travel and tourism, recreation and entertainment, and meetings and events. You can land a top job using proven methods to attract hospitality recruiters on LinkedIn. Employment projections and job…
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…
5 Simple Ways to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile
You know what you’re doing on LinkedIn; you’ve had your account for years. But that’s part of the problem! Many of us have a ‘set it and forget it’ mentality and forget to go back in and update some of the things we should on our LinkedIn profile pages. Whether you’re happy where you are…
Why High Performers Don’t Apply for Jobs – and How Companies Find Them
Most high-performing professionals are not scrolling through job boards. They’re happily employed, they’re busy, and they’re selective with career moves, known as passive candidates. So, when hiring companies say, “No one with the right experience is applying,” the issue usually isn’t a lack of qualified talent. It’s a lack of the right approach to the…
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…
