Recruiting Career Advice
The Matchmaker: Rekindled Tips for Today’s Hiring Managers
My son went through a phase where he was obsessed with the Disney movie, Mulan. As most parents with young children would understand, I have watched that movie dozens of times. Simply writing the title of it here launches the soundtrack in my mind, but I digress. I am a talent recruiter and the…
Using AI in Hiring: How to Stop Bias from Foiling the Benefits
Human resource professionals and hiring managers have used technology for years to assist in hiring and employee onboarding processes. Today’s most robust solutions, those that employ artificial intelligence (AI), are seeing new features and tools emerge daily, making talent acquisition far more efficient. While AI contributes substantial benefits to the hiring process, it’s critical in…
How to Successfully Work from Home
I have been working remotely for almost a year as social media manager for Goodwin Recruiting, and I quickly realized it can be quite an adjustment from working in an office. Some of the ways I have successfully transitioned from an office environment to working from home include having a dedicated workspace, setting a daily…
Second Chance Hiring Is Good for Business
Second Chance Hiring, also called 2nd Chance Hiring and Fair Chance Hiring, is a growing initiative among companies, other organizations, the White House, and U.S. Congress to promote the hiring of individuals with criminal records. These individuals face steep barriers in trying to get jobs, despite their significant contributions to the workforce, commensurate skills and…
10 Reasons to Choose Goodwin Recruiting for Your Contingency Talent Search
Are you thinking about using a professional talent recruiter to help fill job openings on your team? There are many recruiting firms out there. Finding one that aligns with your company’s values and talent acquisition goals is what you’re ultimately after. Many employers also want to work with a recruiter known for having an effective…
A Personal Spotlight: International Stuttering Awareness Day
International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD) is observed every October 22. The day of recognition was established in 1998 to raise awareness of stuttering, a speech disorder also known as stammering and more formally as disfluent speech. There are some misconceptions about people who stutter. Contrary to what some think, children and adults who stutter know…
Hiring Managers: What’s the Norm for Candidate Job Tenure?
For most hiring managers and human resources leaders, job tenure is a big consideration when reviewing a job candidate’s resume and work history. Generally, the thought process goes like this: How long has this job candidate been with their current employer? How long did they stay in previous roles? What does this employment history tell…
Embrace Career Gaps to Unleash Untapped Talent
In the worlds of job hunting and talent acquisition, where resumes are closely scrutinized, gaps in employment history often raise eyebrows. Human resources professionals and hiring managers can be too quick to dismiss job candidates based on these gaps without delving into the circumstances behind them. There’s a valuable lesson to be learned from a…
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Pressure We are living in a world where there is constant pressure from every angle. Pressure to work harder, work less, be a better parent/spouse/friend, be thinner, eat healthier, exercise more, or be more confident in who you are as you are. We feel it at work, at home, in our community, from social media,…
How I Started My Recruiting Career
In the wake of Covid’s turbulence, my life took unexpected turns. Like countless others, I bid farewell to the secure haven of the reliable paycheck, choosing instead to pursue my heart’s desires. This journey led me from a stable career path and income in food sales to the realm of commercial real estate photography. While…
