Opinion
Keys to Solving Talent Gaps: Creative Recruiting and Retention Strategies
In 2024, the global talent shortage was a persistent and pressing issue for businesses. Companies faced greater challenges than ever in finding qualified candidates, especially in specialized fields. Unfortunately, this trend is expected to continue and perhaps intensify in 2025. Here’s a look at the current state of the talent shortage challenge, factors contributing…
Goodwin Recruiting Appoints New CEO Andy Decker
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Goodwin Recruiting Appoints New Chief Executive Officer Andy Decker Exeter, NH – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Goodwin Recruiting, a leading management and executive recruiting firm, today announced Andy Decker as its new chief executive officer. Decker succeeds Eric Goodwin, who will become chairman of the board. In this role, Decker will oversee the…
Keys to Answering Tough Questions in Interviews
If you’ve been in the workplace for a long time, there may be a few skeletons in the closet or past experiences that you don’t like talking about. Whether a termination, a gap in your work history, or a company that you used to work for that ended up with a bad reputation, I believe…
Does the ‘White Font’ Resume Hack Really Work?
Have you heard of the ‘white font’ resume hack? Essentially, it’s when job seekers take specific, relevant keywords that appear in a job posting or job description and add them to their resume in white font (white text). The intent in inserting this hidden text is to make a resume stand out in the…
Keeping Pay Competitive with the Local Cost of Living
Although inflation has been on a gradual decline, it has significantly increased in recent years and some of your employees may be struggling to keep up with their day-to-day expenses. It is essential to the success of any organization to keep employee pay competitive with the current cost of living. Staying up to date…
Don’t Let AI Oversimplify Your Resume: Tell Your Story Instead
In today’s job market, the allure of using search engine optimization (SEO) strategies to craft a resume is hard to resist. Artificial intelligence (AI)-generated resumes promise convenience, and keyword-heavy templates claim to beat applicant tracking systems (ATS). But as a talent recruiter with years of experience, I’ve found these job search strategies often fall short…
December 5: Celebrate International Volunteer Day!
Every December 5, we join the rest of the world in celebrating International Volunteer Day (IVD). This annual day of celebration was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985 to recognize and applaud volunteers who dedicate their time and skills to making positive changes in their communities and beyond. This special day holds…
How to Support People with Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace
Today, December 3, 2024, is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This day was created to promote the rights and well-being of all individuals with disabilities. If I may ask, what comes to mind when you think of a disabled person? Do you think of a wheelchair, a cane and a seeing eye dog, a…
A Call to Hiring Managers: Why You Should Consider Job Hoppers
It’s not uncommon for talent recruiters to get requests from hiring managers with notes like, “No more than two jobs in the last five years,” or “No job hoppers,” or “Must have 10+ years of experience in our industry.” We appreciate getting clear direction from clients on what they’re seeking in potential job candidates,…
Navigating the Recruitment Maze: Insider Tips for Job Candidates and Employers
Finding the right job candidate or landing your dream role can feel like navigating a maze in today’s competitive job market. As a talent recruiter with deep experience across healthcare, hospitality, technology, and other industries, I find common themes, questions, and challenges on both sides of the talent recruitment process. In this article, I’m…
