Recruiting Career Advice
Career Direction: Is It Time to Revisit Your True North?
When was the last time you checked in with yourself on what you really want from your career? Professional interests, talents, and career aspirations change and evolve over time, just like our lifestyles, personal goals, priorities, and core values. If you’re dissatisfied or bored in your current role or need help in choosing a new…
6 Important Tips for Day One on Your New Job
Anticipating the first day of work at your new job can create jitters and produce nervous energy. This is totally understandable since day one sets the tone for anyone’s integration into a new company and team. First impressions count for so much and can stick with new hires for a long time, so it matters…
Personalization Is Invaluable in Recruiting, Especially in an AI World
Hiring managers and talent recruiters live and work in a world of templates, buzzing inboxes, auto-responses, and even calendars that populate themselves. In my work as a talent recruiter, serving clients and job candidates across multiple industries, I’ve learned that while technology can streamline many important functions, it doesn’t connect all the dots in the…
Build a Better Resume: Get a Better Job With These Helpful Tips
Creating a compelling resume can be challenging for many business professionals. It’s not uncommon for high-performing individuals to feel that their proven track record and day-to-day performance should speak for itself. After all, as the saying goes, “the proof is in the pudding.” However, in today’s competitive job market, prospective employers often don’t have the…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Working Interviews
Working interviews give employers a fantastic opportunity to see if candidates truly possess the skill sets they claim to have gained through previous work experience. Rather than sit-down sessions where job seekers respond to interview questions, working job interviews give candidates tasks or projects to complete. This allows hiring managers to observe hard and…
Work From Home? Here’s Why ‘Getting Ready’ Still Matters.
In a world where remote work is not just a trend but a reality for so many professionals, it’s easy to fall into a rhythm where the boundaries blur between personal life and professional life. Millions of remote workers experienced this during the pandemic and many still do. Case in point: Since the ‘commute’ to…
Small Teams, Big Impact: Why Local Talent Loves Small Business
May is Small Business Month in the United States – and there’s nothing small about the impact these organizations have on our workforce, local communities, local economies, and country. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy… 99.9% of U.S. businesses are classified as small businesses (independently owned and operated, with fewer…
8 Tips to Create an Unforgettable Candidate Experience
Not all HR departments and hiring managers think of it this way, but your talent acquisition strategy is an important part of your organization’s overall marketing strategy. The employer brand that you project through your recruitment process, especially your application and interview process, influences the caliber of job candidates who show interest in working with…
How to Use AI to Land Your Next Job Interview
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots can be a job seeker’s best friend. You can ask them to find job openings in your area or other cities or states that are a good fit for you. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. AI chatbots can also be your personal career muse. Simply ask the chatbot…
Celebrating Diversity in the Workplace: A Talent Recruiter’s Perspective
April marks Celebrate Diversity Month, a time to recognize and embrace the many backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives that make our workplaces stronger. Statistics have shown that having diverse perspectives in the room enhances company culture, work environments, and business outcomes. From a talent recruiting perspective, we also find that cultural diversity initiatives create a sense…
