Opinion
8 Proven Ways to Create Success in Your Job Search
One of the things that attracted me to Goodwin Recruiting was strong adherence among talent recruiters to the company’s core values, which guide how we work and do business. One of our core values is the idea that we are creators of our own success. The essence of this value is something that we, as…
Partner With a Recruiting Firm: It’s a Smart Move in Today’s Hiring Market
Hiring top talent is more challenging than ever in today’s fast-paced, competitive business landscape. CEOs, presidents, and business owners are faced with the daunting task of finding and onboarding skilled professionals who not only have the right qualifications, skill sets, and experience, but who also align with their company culture and values. In the current…
Today’s Manufacturers Need a Strong Company Culture
As a senior talent recruiting partner specializing in manufacturing roles, I’m continually impressed to see how much goes into operating today’s manufacturing companies. Change, transformation, and investments are constant, from supplies and machinery to new technologies, machine upkeep and maintenance, and managing overhead, operating costs, training, and continuous improvement. It can be quite complex to…
Using Recruiters to Paint Your Unique Hospitality Experience
The quest for excellence is taking new directions in the dynamic world of hospitality. We see it every day in talent recruiting. Owners and operators across all sectors of the hospitality business – from lodging to food and beverage, travel and tourism, and entertainment and recreation – are on a journey of evolution to create…
A Salute to Supportive Men During Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month has been observed annually in the United States since 1987, celebrating the immense contributions of women to American history, culture, and society. As the 2024 celebration unfolds, I would also like to reflect on my appreciation for…men. Hear me out. When I share my story of being a woman who has overcome…
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…
How to Support Neurodiverse Employees
Supporting neurodiversity is sometimes overlooked in the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) conversation, but it’s an important initiative. Employing and supporting neurodiverse individuals is key to creating a well-rounded and dynamic workforce and company culture. Research suggests that up to 15-20% of the U.S. population is neurodivergent, meaning that most of us likely interact in some…
Sharing My Journey on Employee Appreciation Day
I didn’t always realize how much showing appreciation can and will change someone’s day, maybe even their life or career. Since March 1 is Employee Appreciation Day, this seems a perfect opportunity to share how important employee recognition has become to me as a human being, a professional, and team member. On this first Friday…
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…
