Opinion
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…
Ways to Build an Inclusive Workplace
Earlier this week, on Monday, 3/31, was International Transgender Day of Visibility. This annual event, celebrated each year on March 31st, raises awareness around the many contributions transgender people have on our society and aims to renew our commitment to creating a safer, more inclusive world for everyone. Today we’ll be diving into how in…
Your Guide to a Solid Interview
Let’s be honest for a minute. Your resume tells a hiring manager that you can handle what the job description entails. The interview is only partially about qualifications. What separates a great interview from a mediocre one is generally in the quality of stories you can tell. I like to keep job interviews chatty and…
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,…
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…
Celebrate Irish American Heritage Month: A Legacy of Strength and Culture
The month of March is Irish American Heritage Month in the United States, a time to recognize and honor the profound contributions of Irish immigrants and their descendants within the fabric of American society. From politics and labor to music, literature, jobs, and cuisine, the Irish American influence is indeed woven into our country’s rich…
The Best Job Boards You Haven’t Been Using
While established job boards like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, and Zip Recruiter have dominated the market in recent years, there are a growing number of newer and niche job boards gaining traction with job seekers seeking more specialized roles or unique career opportunities. These emerging job boards offer specialized features and cater to specific industries, work…
The Benefits of an Outside Perspective in Hiring
One of the things I love about Goodwin Recruiting is that we get to choose the organizations we represent. As a senior recruiting partner, I value the opportunity to work with executives and hiring managers who deeply care about their businesses and their people. It’s wonderful to know that the job candidates we send to…
5 High Paying Jobs in the Insurance Industry
With February being Insurance Careers Month, and with the month coming to a close, we wanted to share some insights on job opportunities in the insurance space. The insurance industry is growing and evolving each year, and today’s insurance landscape is more dynamic than ever. Driven by innovation and an ever-growing need for risk management solutions,…
How Recruiters Can Help to Inspire Change
With today, February 20th, being World Day of Social Justice – it’s the perfect time to reflect on what this day means, and how those of us working in the recruiting space, specifically, can inspire positive changes for those around us. Recruiters have a unique and exciting opportunity to help those who have historically faced…
