Career Tips
Time Efficiency: 4 Ways to Find Hidden Pockets of Time in Your Day
Big blocks of extra time are not always available to us in the world we live in, especially when we’re continually trying to balance work and life. Lack of free time can especially make it hard to get things done outside of normal workday business hours, even when this seems our only option. If you…
My First Three Months as a Goodwin Talent Recruiter
If you’re exploring a future in talent acquisition, this article is for you. What you choose for your career path matters, and where you do it matters even more! If it’s helpful, I’d like to share my experience as a new recruiter with Goodwin Recruiting. After spending any length of time at Goodwin, one realizes…
How I Moved from Hospitality to a Career in Talent Recruiting
I lost my dad earlier this year. He passed away after a battle with lymphoma. Had I not made the career switch from the hospitality industry to become a talent recruiter, I would have missed out on the last months of his life. I had not seen him in person since 2019, and I’m so…
Tips for Job Seekers Wanting to Relocate to the U.S. Virgin Islands
One of my areas of focus is working with businesses in the Caribbean in a wide range of industries that need to attract talent to their open positions. As a former resident of and business owner in the Caribbean, I am a knowledgeable and trusted resource for job candidates, as well as businesses with hiring…
The More Things Change in Talent Recruiting, the More They Stay the Same
I’ve been in the talent and executive recruiting world for going on 20 years, having entered the industry as a Goodwin Recruiting Partner in the early 2000s. When I first started in the business, things were a little different than they are today. Some practices and methodologies have changed, and surprisingly, some remain exactly the…
Ban-the-Box Laws: What They Mean for Employers and Job Candidates
Most U.S. states, along with counties and cities nationwide, have adopted what are known as Ban-the-Box Laws or policies that prohibit employers from asking about a job applicant’s criminal history or arrest record on a job application, and more specifically, not until later in the hiring process. The laws are meant to ensure employers can…
Betting on Myself
About a year ago, I was going through some tough times with my personal life and work. I decided to leave my time-consuming, full-time job with the hope of finding something new, something exciting, something that gave me the freedom to have a balance between work and life. Nine-to-five jobs were never my thing, or…
Don’t Fall for ‘The Dangle’ During Your Job Search
You’ve been staying in contact with a talent recruiter or hiring manager at a company that you think is a great fit for you. After several weeks or months, they finally call to let you know your dream job is available, and they want you to apply. Fantastic. Congrats! However, when you open the job…
“Remember the Balance” – How to Succeed at Work and School
One of the great things about Goodwin Recruiting is that you don’t have to have an expensive education to succeed here. I joined the company as a recruiting partner in 2018. I showed up on their virtual doorstep with a work ethic, a love for serving others, a burning desire to succeed, and a third…
How to Be Successful in Your New Role
Have you ever thought you were knocking a new job out of the park, only to learn your employer disagreed? Or thought you weren’t doing so great, but your employer thought your performance was fantastic? Our focus as talent recruiters is to align the goals of our candidates and clients through transparent communication. To…
