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On Boss’s Day, I’m Celebrating Starting My Own Business
For years I was told that I should open my own restaurant, and I always balked at the idea. The insistence of others that I become my own boss seemed crazy. You see, I put years into running other people’s businesses and was always amazed at how much more they worked than I did –…
6 Things I’ve Learned as an Area Director at Goodwin Recruiting
One year ago, I became a talent recruiting Area Director with Goodwin Recruiting. I’m no stranger to talent acquisition, leadership roles, or the broader world of human resources, but I had no idea what to expect. This role comes with the unique challenge of leading and mentoring a group of fellow recruiters while still maintaining…
Create Volunteer Days for Your Company
September 5 is International Day of Charity, established in 2012 by the United Nations General Assembly “to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities.” This power-packed day of recognition is celebrated globally, including and especially through corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate volunteer programs. Company-sponsored initiatives that provide employee volunteering opportunities go a long…
Top U.S. Cities and States for Healthcare Jobs
The U.S. healthcare industry has been evolving fast. Major transformations are taking place, from personalized, data-driven treatment to using artificial intelligence (AI) for predictive care and documentation, new hiring models and upskilling tools to incentivize and retain staff, and integrative, value-based care models that combine medical, behavioral, and social patient support. Healthcare workers are…
How Your Company’s Interview Process Shapes Your Brand
When we think about how companies build their brands, most of our minds go right to company logos, taglines, or a company’s presence on social media. But there’s a huge part of brand building that many organizations tend to overlook – and that is their job interview process. Every touchpoint with a job candidate is…
What Does It Mean to Be a Full Desk Recruiter?
What exactly is a full desk recruiter – and how does the position differ from a talent recruiter? This is an important question for professionals seeking a career as a recruiter because there are clear distinctions. From our vantage point as a leading U.S. recruiting firm, here is the short answer: Before a job candidate is…
Great Ways to Support Both Introverted and Extroverted Employees
It is inspiring to see employers recognizing the unique and differing strengths that introverts and extroverts bring to their teams and company success. By implementing strategies that cater to both types of personalities, these inclusive-minded employers are making their work environments and initiatives more comfortable and satisfying to individuals, helping employees perform to their fullest…
7 Reasons to Interview That Overqualified Candidate
Hiring managers who sense a candidate is overqualified for an open position often struggle in deciding whether to interview that candidate. After all, they have legitimate concerns: Why is this person applying for a role that’s beneath their current or past roles? Will they stay long-term or leave when something better comes along? Will they remain engaged and interested…
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…
