Manufacturing & Engineering
Too Many Chefs in the Recruiting Kitchen
In the fast-paced world of today’s hiring market, speed is often the name of the game. But the adage – “Slow and steady wins the race” – is more truthful and advantageous. Here’s why. The practice of pitting several recruiting firms against each other to compete in filling open roles can lead to slowdowns…
How to Use AI to Land Your Next Job Interview
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots can be a job seeker’s best friend. You can ask them to find job openings in your area or other cities or states that are a good fit for you. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. AI chatbots can also be your personal career muse. Simply ask the chatbot…
Managing a Five-Generation Workforce (Without Losing Your Mind)
Imagine you’re the leader of a band. But not just any band. Your drummer still writes paper checks at the grocery store. Your bass player is a much-loved queen on Facebook with millions of followers. Your lead guitarist thinks email is for Boomers. One of your backup singers uses TikTok as a search engine, and…
Celebrating Diversity in the Workplace: A Talent Recruiter’s Perspective
April marks Celebrate Diversity Month, a time to recognize and embrace the many backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives that make our workplaces stronger. Statistics have shown that having diverse perspectives in the room enhances company culture, work environments, and business outcomes. From a talent recruiting perspective, we also find that cultural diversity initiatives create a sense…
Hiring Manager’s Guide to Past Cannabis Offenses and Hiring Considerations
National Cannabis Awareness Month is observed in April each year to promote education, advocacy, and general awareness around cannabis and its evolving legal status. The month is also a good time to raise awareness about cannabis-related hiring policies and fighting ongoing stigma. In the talent recruiting space, specifically, it’s an opportunity to educate others about…
Stress Awareness Month: How to Carry the Weight Without Breaking
April is Stress Awareness Month, and honestly, it couldn’t come at a better time. Between work, personal responsibilities, and everything in between, stress tends to become a background noise we ignore – until it’s deafening. For years, I wore stress like a badge of honor. I threw myself into my work, staying late, taking…
Pick Two: Good, Fast, Cheap – 3 Recruiting Model Arrangements
The classic engineering and manufacturing maxim known as the Project Management Triangle (also known as the iron triangle) is an effective way to view talent recruiting arrangements and outcomes. The maxim states, “Pick Two: Good, Fast, Cheap.” So, for any project that is undertaken, the concept emphasizes that you can only optimize two of the…
5 Ways to Spot True Leaders During Job Interviews
Have you ever hired a candidate for a leadership position who sounded perfect and presented well during the job interview process – but once they started, everything went sideways? They had the right answers. The right experience. The right confidence. And yet… The team started struggling. Decisions took forever. Problems just sat there,…
The Top U.S. Cities and States for Sales Jobs in 2025
Sales roles are always in demand in the job market – among employers as well as professionals in this lucrative field. Companies must have a talented salesforce to drive revenue and business growth, and sales professionals and job seekers transitioning to this career also need opportunities to earn and grow. The best opportunities for sales…
How to Ace Your Video Interview for a New Job
Having been in the talent recruiting and hiring space for several years, I’ve observed a thing or two about how job candidates perform during job interviews – both the good and the bad. I’ve had the unique opportunity as well to speak with countless hiring managers about their experiences in interviewing candidates. They see the…
