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Top Career Choices: The Most Sought-After Jobs
The job market is always on the move, with new opportunities becoming top career choices as industries evolve. Whether industry advancements and talent needs are driven by emerging technologies, shifting demographics, labor market shortages, demand for remote or hybrid work models, or other factors – today’s workforce is anything but static. Future-minded professionals are on…
5 Tips for Creating a Great Professional Headshot Photo
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to take our world by storm, and we’ve all seen plenty of headshot photos to prove it! Some AI-generated or AI-enhanced business headshots are good. Others are…well, let’s just say if you’re meeting up with someone at a local coffee shop, you may have no idea who they are – even if they’re standing right next to you. Did you know there’s a chance that…
Your Management Style, Unpacked
There are many different management styles, and for better or worse, they play a decisive role in shaping team performance, engagement, morale, and overall organizational success. There are also many factors that influence how successful a particular management style can be. These include different employee personalities and levels of experience, the nature of the work,…
What Actually Makes a Great Hire in Hospitality?
If there’s one thing I’ve learned during my lengthy career in hospitality, including as an industry recruiting specialist, it’s that hiring is rarely as straightforward as we want it to be. On paper, the candidate selection process seems simple enough: experience, tenure, technical skills, industry knowledge. We review resumes from hundreds of job seekers, conduct interviews, check references, and hope we find the right people…
How Managers Lose Their Best Employees
After interviewing thousands of job candidates during my years in management and recruiting, I’ve noticed a consistent pattern. The pattern provides insights into why managers lose their best employees – and how great managers retain them. Whenever I ask candidates, “What are the three most important things to you in a work environment?” – the answers…
Career Change Advice From an Expert Talent Recruiter
Thinking about a career change but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. Many of us reach a point where we feel the need for a new direction, whether it’s to find greater purpose, better balance, or simply a new challenge. Changing careers is something I’ve done a couple of times, and I…
Should You Apply for Jobs if You’re Not Fully Qualified?
Job postings often read like a casting call for the perfect candidate. For many job seekers, the qualifications look like a long wish list for someone who may not even exist. You’ve probably seen them. Advanced degree. Ten years of experience. Fluent in five software platforms. Leadership credentials. Industry certifications. And so on. Many professionals will not apply for a…
Juneteenth: Expand Your Knowledge
“Struggle is a never-ending process. Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every generation.” – Coretta Scott King Juneteenth is an annual holiday celebrated in the United States on June 19th. It is a day of remembrance, reflection, and celebration of African American history and culture. This Juneteenth, here are some ways to…
The Best Niches in Talent Recruiting
There are thousands of detailed industries operating in the United States today, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that there are no universally best niches in talent recruiting. However, there are certainly industry sectors and vertical markets where it can be easier than others for professionals to find success in talent acquisition. This is true for both established recruiters and those who are new to…
What Great Hospitality Professionals Have in Common
One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about transitioning from hospitality into talent recruiting is connecting with talented hospitality professionals from a completely different perspective. Every week, I speak with candidates from all corners of the industry. Some have impressive titles. Some have worked for well-known brands. Some have resumes that immediately grab attention. And some don’t. What I’m reminded of time and again is that the…
