Career Advice
On Boss’s Day, I’m Celebrating Starting My Own Business
For years I was told that I should open my own restaurant, and I always balked at the idea. The insistence of others that I become my own boss seemed crazy. You see, I put years into running other people’s businesses and was always amazed at how much more they worked than I did –…
6 Things I’ve Learned as an Area Director at Goodwin Recruiting
One year ago, I became a talent recruiting Area Director with Goodwin Recruiting. I’m no stranger to talent acquisition, leadership roles, or the broader world of human resources, but I had no idea what to expect. This role comes with the unique challenge of leading and mentoring a group of fellow recruiters while still maintaining…
Emily Lauro included in Associated Press article
Tips for getting a professional headshot that feels authentic and conveys the image you want By Dee-Ann Durbin Goodwin Recruiting’s Area Director of Recruiting, Emily Lauro, and Director of Marketing, Jenny Battershell, were recently included in an Associated Press article about how candidates can create more authentic headshot photos. Author, Dee-Ann Durbin, noted, candidates…
Melissa Montero included in Career Directors article
How to Use AI in Your Job Search: 7 Tips From Recruiters By Dr. Kyle Elliott Goodwin Recruiting’s Senior Area Director of Recruiting, Melissa Montero, was included in a recent Career Directors article about how candidates can use AI in their job search. Author, Dr. Kyle Elliott, posed the questions: “Should you let AI…
Tech Industry Layoffs: Reading Between the Lines
Most of us can recall how tech industry layoffs started to surge in 2022 and continued in 2023 and 2024. Companies worldwide had increased their headcounts to meet consumer demand during the COVID-19 pandemic’s stay-at-home mandates – only to find themselves overstaffed when things began to normalize. Yet today, tech layoff trends remain an unsettlingly…
You May Be an Ideal Fit for a Talent Recruiting Career
Talent recruitment is a fulfilling, financially rewarding, and sought-after career choice. If you have ever wondered whether your background lends itself to this industry, we have answers that might surprise you. The short answer could be a resounding yes, and better yet, the field is wide open to professionals with a business-owner mindset. There’s…
20 Highest-Paying Jobs in the Hospitality Industry
As a leader in hospitality industry talent recruitment since 1999, Goodwin Recruiting specializes in placing experienced professionals and executives with industry companies across the United States. We maintain extensive data on salary ranges and total compensation packages for jobs across multiple sectors in this thriving industry, from lodging and accommodations to food and beverage,…
Lengthy Meetings: A Thing of the Past?
Are lengthy meetings a thing of the past for today’s organizations? In short, yes – at least for those aware of the reasons and dramatic benefits. As an Area Director at Goodwin Recruiting(opens in new tab), one of my strategies is to keep our sessions SHORT. Instead of letting lengthy business meetings stifle our momentum…
Top U.S. Cities and States for Healthcare Jobs
The U.S. healthcare industry has been evolving fast. Major transformations are taking place, from personalized, data-driven treatment to using artificial intelligence (AI) for predictive care and documentation, new hiring models and upskilling tools to incentivize and retain staff, and integrative, value-based care models that combine medical, behavioral, and social patient support. Healthcare workers are…
What Does It Mean to Be a Full Desk Recruiter?
What exactly is a full desk recruiter – and how does the position differ from a talent recruiter? This is an important question for professionals seeking a career as a recruiter because there are clear distinctions. From our vantage point as a leading U.S. recruiting firm, here is the short answer: Before a job candidate is…
