Opinion
How AI Opens Doors to Better Marketing
When ChatGPT launched and the generative AI wave hit marketing departments everywhere, reactions spiked in opposite directions, from euphoria to existential dread. Copywriters began worrying about their jobs. CMOs announced strategic initiatives around AI transformation. Vendors rebranded every product with AI badges. Tech firms and consultants published AI frameworks. We’re now two years past the initial hype and wave of artificial…
The Importance of Balance and Openness in Talent Recruiting
In our line of work as talent recruiters, we often come across exceptional job candidates who seem like the perfect fit for a particular job opportunity. They check all the boxes for the job description, the client’s company culture, and the employer brand. We see their passion, dedication, and alignment with the client’s needs, and…
Turning a Tech Layoff into Your Next Breakthrough
After nearly a decade at the same company, I didn’t expect my journey to end the way it did. Like many others in tech, my role was impacted after a private equity acquisition. It was a moment that forced me to pause, reflect, and ultimately rethink how I approach work, career growth, and success. Here’s what I learned: Gratitude still matters, even at the…
Want to Relocate? 10 States that Pay the Most and Cost the Least
Relocating is a big move, so it’s smart to think through all the key factors before you take the leap. Look for a place that’s the right fit for you, whether you prefer the busy pace of city life, or the outdoor greenspaces and more spacious housing options of suburban living – or a quiet,…
How Do Smart Companies Keep Top Finance People on Board?
High-ranking finance roles are among the most resilient and opportunity-rich fields in the U.S. economy, and for good reasons. Industry leaders, from controllers to chief accounting officers and chief financial officers, offer a blend of analytical strength, judgment, discipline, and communication skills to their business and finance organizations. They aren’t just masters of numbers and financial data….
The Subtle Craft of Hiring Top-Tier Beverage Talent
There’s a moment in most interviews for beverage roles when you can tell if a job candidate understands the job – or just the product. They might talk about regions, producers, and vintages. They might have certifications, strong technical knowledge, and great experience on paper. But that’s not actually the job. The subtle craft of hiring top-tier beverage talent is very…
Leveraging Social Media to Hire and Be Hired
When I was job searching last summer, I was coming off a stint as a sports marketing manager at Spikeball. Over time, I had become a jack-of-all-trades with experience in video editing, graphic design, marketing, events, and social media – but as the idiom goes, I felt like a master of none. I wasn’t sure which lane to lean into for…
The Parallels Between Baseball and Talent Recruiting – and How the Right Fit Matters
As an avid New York Yankees fan, I thought I’d compare two of my very favorite things. I’m sharing the parallels between baseball and talent recruiting and how the right fit matters, because as a talent recruiter, I believe hiring is more like baseball than many people think. Let’s say you manage a Major League Baseball team….
LinkedIn’s Green Banner Controversy – From a Talent Recruiter’s Perspective
If you’ve been job searching lately, particularly on LinkedIn, you’ve probably come across mixed opinions about the LinkedIn Open to Work banner for job seekers. In fact, several of my job candidates have shared concerns about using the banner. They want to know if adding it to their profiles might skew perceptions or hurt their chances of landing a new role. Let me clear that…
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,…
