Opinion
6 Important Questions to Ask in Your Next Interview
Imagine this: you’ve landed an interview for a role you’re genuinely excited about – first off, congratulations! Now, you’re in the conversation with the hiring manager, HR leader, or another key stakeholder, and things are going smoothly. The dialogue is engaging, the connection feels natural, and everything seems to be heading in the right direction….
Top 5 Things a Hiring Manager Needs in a Civil Engineering Recruiter
Are you a hiring manager preparing to onboard a recruiter or select a recruiting firm to fill civil engineering roles? You already know this isn’t your average area of talent acquisition. It requires a recruiter who understands this is a specialized, highly technical, high-risk, and regulation-heavy field. A lot is at stake for hiring companies,…
Set Up Your LinkedIn Profile So Talent Recruiters Can Find You
As a talent recruiter, I spend a lot of time on LinkedIn searching for job candidates. We use a variety of tools to find the right people for specific roles, and one of our most powerful resources is LinkedIn Recruiter, a platform built for recruiters to find and connect with candidates. Naturally, LinkedIn is…
The Ups and Downs of Working in a Vacation Destination
The perks that come with personal and business travel, like visiting popular destinations, just aren’t enough for a lot of people. Instead, the prospect of living full-time in a vacation destination sounds like a dream. If you’re one of those people, you may envision waking up each day to a sun-soaked beach, stunning mountain views,…
The Hidden Cost of Vacant Roles and Wrong Hires in Manufacturing
I’m George Comunale, Senior Recruiting Partner with Goodwin Recruiting. During my 25+ years in manufacturing, food manufacturing, hospitality, and cybersecurity, I’ve seen the same staffing challenges and consequences play out at companies all over the United States. Most are due to poor hiring decisions and delayed timelines in onboarding necessary talent. I’d like to…
Leadership Skills of Working Parents
Can you believe it? Today’s the day; I washed all the dishes. Meal-prepped for the entire week. Sorted the mail. Finished that pile of laundry. And even folded all the clothes! Juuuust kidding… NONE of that is true, I’m a working parent! 😉 My husband, Jeff, and I have two boys that are under the…
Have You Ever Considered a Career in Food Manufacturing?
Professionals thinking about a career in the food manufacturing sector quickly discover a dynamic and essential industry that plays a crucial role in feeding communities around the world. From developing new food safety solutions to ensuring quality control and optimizing production processes, there are countless opportunities for professionals to make an impact in this evolving field. …
F2F Still Wins in Sales, Especially in an AI-Driven World
Today’s sales professionals operate in a world where artificial intelligence (AI) automates emails, analyzes buying patterns, and even drafts sales pitches. But no matter how sales strategies evolve, there’s one competitive advantage that no AI-powered tool or algorithm can match: and that’s YOU! Humans connect in ways that machines cannot facilitate because human connection…
Candidates Are Embracing the Rise of Additive Construction
If you’re a job candidate looking for a future-proof career in the construction space, it’s increasingly important to become familiar with Additive Construction, also known as 3D printing in construction. Companies and other employers and stakeholders in this sector are filling construction technology roles in rapid succession to meet demand Today, this is game-changing tech!…
The Tenure Myth: Rethinking Loyalty in the Modern Workforce
For decades, organizations have clung to the idea that long job tenure equates to loyalty, value, and reliability. Hiring companies still (and often) turn away strong candidates due to the perceived red flag of multiple jobs within a few years. The belief is that candidates who “stay” are the best investments, promising not only loyalty…
