Career Tips

Reignite the Flame in Great Job Candidates

I’m often asked how to be a successful recruiter, about my talent recruiting habits, and how to approach a candidate for a job. Those are loaded questions requiring a book to answer, so I frequently default to sharing examples, which are excellent teachers. This is one of the best examples I can give.   Talent recruiters…

25 Highest-Paying Jobs in Senior Living

In 2024, Goodwin Recruiting marked 25 years in business. One of the things we’re doing this year is creating content that’s all about the number 25.   As a talent recruiting firm that places professional- and executive-level experts with employers throughout the United States, we have extensive data about salary ranges for different positions in…

Job Seeker Tips: How to Prepare for a Video or Phone Interview

Are you preparing for a phone interview or video call for a potential new job? Here are some phone interview tips from a talent recruiter. These exercises are proven in helping job candidates build confidence and increase job search success.   1. Research the company  There are several ways to research a company before a phone…

How to Help Job Candidates Surpass Their Opinions of Themselves

It’s often said that people will not outperform their opinions of themselves. Good talent recruiters don’t subscribe to this belief. Instead, we take pride in elevating the psychological ceiling that talented job candidates often impose on themselves, whether that ceiling was intentionally or unintentionally inflicted. The method we use is found in how we effectively…

The Best Ways to Market Yourself with Your Resume

Did you know that only about 1% of job seekers who apply for a position are invited for a job interview with the hiring company? In this article, I’m going to give you insights into who those one-percenters are, with specific emphasis on how resumes influence whether job seekers make the invitation list.   What…

7 Ways to Help Your Team De-Stress in 2024

For most American organizations and their people, each new year kicks off with fresh goals and a rejuvenated sense of purpose. It’s the time to embrace new programs, strengthen existing ones, and create opportunities that bring satisfaction and fulfillment to team members who bring these initiatives to fruition.  Here’s what slips by unnoticed  The holiday…

Stay Positive to Move the Mark in Your Next Job Interview

As a talent recruiter, I talk with job candidates day in and day out. And if you know me, you know that I am always the candidates’ advocate! My goal is to help every professional I interact with take the next step in their job search or career path and change their lives for the…

Stay Strong and Sober This Holiday Season

With the holiday season comes an increase in celebrations among family, friends, and colleagues, which can often lead to an increase in alcohol consumption. For anyone struggling with addiction, especially those in recovery, this can be a tough time of year to stay strong. It’s important to keep in mind that the holidays can be…

4 Genuine Ways to Improve Your Team’s Morale

What “black-holes” in productivity and morale hinder your team? As a talent recruiter for the last five years, I’ve been invited by clients to conduct employee surveys or interviews to identify areas where productivity, team morale, and employee well-being can be improved. These companies prioritize ways to motivate and retain top talent, knowing that team…

Habit for Effective Leadership

The Power of Habits: Life by Design or Life by Default?

Life is an ongoing process of human growth and self-discovery. Our current and future selves are influenced by every decision we make and behavior we adopt. “What you tolerate chips away at the marble of your character to reveal your future self” is a quote that emphasizes how important daily routines are in molding who…

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