Hiring Advice
Top 15 Highest-Paying Jobs in Finance
Finance is among the highest-paying industries in the United States and world, with earning power that rivals and often surpasses most other business sectors. According to industry sources, finance ranks in the top three highest-paying industries, alongside technology and healthcare. Even so, there are finance jobs that pay more (often considerably more) than others. If…
The Tenure Myth: Rethinking Loyalty in the Modern Workforce
For decades, organizations have clung to the idea that long job tenure equates to loyalty, value, and reliability. Hiring companies still (and often) turn away strong candidates due to the perceived red flag of multiple jobs within a few years. The belief is that candidates who “stay” are the best investments, promising not only loyalty…
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…
Goodwin Recruiting is a GSA Approved Vendor
Goodwin Recruiting is excited to announce we are now a GSA Approved Vendor. This designation means we have been officially authorized by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to provide services to federal agencies through the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract. Achieving this status required a thorough and rigorous vetting process, ensuring that we…
8 Tips for a Video Interview
If it’s been a while since you interviewed, the process might feel unfamiliar – especially if you’re new to using your laptop or computer for a video interview. Gone are the days when most interviews took place in person; today, virtual interviews have become the new norm across many industries. Whether you’re applying for a…
Partner With a Trusted Recruiter During Organizational Change
Are you an executive, human resources leader, or hiring manager facing the difficult task of laying off a significant portion of your team? If so, you’re not alone. In 2025, the United States is experiencing a layoff wave that in some business sectors exceeds pandemic levels – but for very different reasons, such as IT…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Working Interviews
Working interviews give employers a fantastic opportunity to see if candidates truly possess the skill sets they claim to have gained through previous work experience. Rather than sit-down sessions where job seekers respond to interview questions, working job interviews give candidates tasks or projects to complete. This allows hiring managers to observe hard and…
Why Your Job Description Might Turn Off Top Talent (and How to Fix It)
Hiring managers – let’s face it. Most job descriptions aren’t written to inspire. Too often, they read like policy documents or checklists – dense, lifeless, and full of buzzwords. This is a key component of your hiring process, and in today’s job market, where top talent has options, a job description can be the difference…
Top 10 Highest-Paying Legal Jobs
A lot is happening in the legal profession and legal business landscape. Significant transformation is being driven by technology and automation across the legal field. Growing client expectations are prompting firms to change their business models. Market forces are ushering in the need for hybrid roles in practice areas that blend law with tech (especially…
Small Teams, Big Impact: Why Local Talent Loves Small Business
May is Small Business Month in the United States – and there’s nothing small about the impact these organizations have on our workforce, local communities, local economies, and country. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy… 99.9% of U.S. businesses are classified as small businesses (independently owned and operated, with fewer…
