Career Tips
Is Working Remotely Good for Your Mental Health?
Asking if remote work is good for mental health is a debatable question, depending on who you ask. Corporate professionals, mental health experts, and remote workers themselves have vastly different answers and the reasons behind them are many – even within the same sets of people. Is there a generally accepted opinion or research study…
It’s Time to Get Back to Basics in Hospitality Industry Recruiting
In our post-pandemic world, the hospitality sector has clearly not settled back in as of the first quarter of 2023. Steep challenges lay ahead in hotel management and restaurant management, particularly around talent acquisition and retention. However, I remain confident in the proven, tried-and-true ways of doing business in the hospitality industry that have kept…
Building the Right Career Path Starts with Your Passion
Think about how much time you spend working. The average U.S. adult works 2,012 hours per year and an estimated 90,000 hours throughout their lifetime. That’s a whole lot of time to spend doing things that don’t bring personal and professional fulfillment, or that lead you to burnout. There’s a better way if you choose…
How to Create a Winning Candidate Experience
When recruiting and hiring job candidates in today’s environment, it has become critically important for hiring companies to prioritize job seekers’ experiences with your organization. Creating a great candidate experience should be a top priority for all companies. It not only makes the recruitment process more efficient and successful, but it also builds a positive brand image by exposing a company culture of care and professionalism. In this blog post, we’ll look at how…
How I Used a Layoff and Severance Pay to Launch My Own Business
After enduring eight corporate reorganizations in 20 years, I became a casualty of the latest business downsizing and reorganizations. Year after year, the fear of losing my job loomed over me, creating tremendous stress. Further, my continuous hard work each year was met with minimal salary increases as I had already reached the maximum pay…
Living and Working in the Cayman Islands: What You Need to Know
One of my areas of focus as a talent recruiter is working with businesses in the Caribbean in a wide range of industries that need to attract professionals to their open positions. As a former resident and business owner in the Caribbean, I am a knowledgeable and trusted resource for job candidates, as well as…
On International Women’s Day, This Is My Story
International Women’s Day is observed each year on March 8. This global day of recognition celebrates the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is also a time to bring awareness and take action against gender inequality around the world. On this International Women’s Day, I’m taking the opportunity to share my story and…
Employee Recognition for the Win!
Over the last 8 years, my recruiting career has led me to speak with job seekers every day. In those conversations, I always ask what’s most important to them outside of salary and benefits; not because those aren’t important factors, but because as recruiters, we like to dig a little deeper into the intangibles. Obviously, answers…
5 Job Posting Tips from a Social Media Perspective
As social media manager for Goodwin Recruiting, I tend to observe online job postings in a different way – a platform-specific way. It’s important that job postings include the right details about an open position, but to successfully attract and motivate potential candidates through social media, it’s also essential to post a job in a…
Hospitality Skills Drive Success in All Industries
Before I chose to become a talent recruiter several years ago, I spent decades in the hospitality industry. Working in hotels, restaurants, and hospitality management teaches people some invaluable things – like how to appease and calm an upset guest, balance 10 dishes at the same time, perfectly fold towels, and of course, as a…
