Opinion
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…
Why Is February the Month We Celebrate Black History?
Among the general population in America, so much yet so little is known about the origins of Black History Month in the United States. How did it start and why was February formally designated for this month-long celebration? We’d like to answer these questions with historical and interesting facts about two giants among men…
The Many Benefits of Hiring a Private Chef
When you’re busy with work, family, commitments, and life in general, the thought of having someone prepare all of your meals probably never occurs to you – except maybe in your dreams. Am I right? For many of us, hiring a private chef (also known as a personal chef) has never been a traditional train…
Why Does Black History Month Still Matter?
The origins of Black History Month began as Negro History Week in 1926. Scholar and historian Carter G. Woodson, recognized as the father of Black history, chose the second week in February, as it contained the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, to bring awareness to the role of African Americans in shaping U.S….
Whether or Not to Include Salaries in Job Postings
Goodwin Recruiting has been helping companies identify, attract, and onboard top talent for nearly 25 years. When performing this specialized work for clients, we manage all aspects of a talent search, with a few exceptions. Here is one of those exceptions. While we often assist clients in developing or honing job ads, we do not…
6 Tips for Moving Back to the United States
Are you an American citizen working abroad, considering a move back to the United States? Do you have family members who will be coming home with you? As an expatriate, or expat, you’ve come to the right place for helpful information. Working overseas is a wonderful step in life. Your new home offers incredible…
Virtual Happy Hour – Wine Not?
I look forward to every other “Thirsty Thursday” when my calendar reminds me it’s time to wrap up the work day and join our Zoom virtual happy hour (or hours on some occasions). It’s just a small group of four of us who started our training and talent recruiting careers at Goodwin Recruiting at the…
Stay Positive While You Search for Your Ideal Job
I have a candidate whom I’ve known for what seems like forever. He’s one of those people who can see a ray of sunlight even on the darkest day (a skill I have yet to master). When he started job searching a few months ago, I was excited to represent a person I was so…
On This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Be the Change You Want to See
My mother always told me to say thank you when someone says or does something nice. Heading into this MLK weekend, however, I have to say more than a mere thank you. As I think about the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and reflect on all that he accomplished, it makes me want…
How to Avoid Burnout at Work
Do you ever feel overwhelmed at work? If so, you’re not alone. There are many signs of burnout and most people become desensitized to them because they are too busy to notice – but eventually, something has to give. Why not get in front of it all by taking a burnout inventory? As a…
