Manufacturing & Engineering

How to Avoid Burnout at Work

Do you ever feel overwhelmed at work? If so, you’re not alone. There are many signs of burnout and most people become desensitized to them because they are too busy to notice – but eventually, something has to give. Why not get in front of it all by taking a burnout inventory?   As a…

Is Healthcare Coverage Worth It?

The number of Americans without health insurance has dropped to historic lows. While this number fluctuates by the month, year, and decade, recent statistics are steady and strong, federal and state policies and programs are growing, and insurance companies are expanding their options, coverages, and health plans.   By early 2022, the uninsured rate reached…

5 Simple Ways to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile

You know what you’re doing on LinkedIn; you’ve had your account for years. But that’s part of the problem! Many of us have a ‘set it and forget it’ mentality and forget to go back in and update some of the things we should on our LinkedIn profile pages. Whether you’re happy where you are…

What Is America’s Impact on Manufacturing in the Global Economy?

We’ve been hearing a lot about developments and advancements in U.S. manufacturing. Much of it is in the context of corporate America’s response to supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic. It’s a painful reality. For economic growth and stability, we need faster and more cost-efficient access to manufactured goods that are not made here…

The Benefits of Keeping an Open Mind with Job Candidates

In the talent recruiting world, it’s common for clients to come to us with specific candidate requirements for their open jobs. The operative word is ‘specific,’ and in many ways, this can be a good thing. Precise requirements tell us that the hiring executive or hiring manager knows exactly what they want in a job…

To Succeed in Sales, Build Trust in Your Local Market

My background is in the medical space, primarily with medical device sales in many different arenas –  hospitals, wound care, respiratory products, life safety equipment, operating rooms, ICU, rehab facilities, senior living communities – you name it. If it relates to medical devices, I have concentrated experience in working with people who manage the marketing,…

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…

An Interview with Tor Stave: Master Carpenter and Senior Recruiter

Senior Recruiting Partner, Tor Stave, talks through why he traded the construction business for recruiting.  Tor, what made you want to pursue a career in construction?    I had a summer job working with an electrician and quickly discovered I had good mechanical abilities. I eventually started doing cabinetry, working with all types of beautiful materials….

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…

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