Too Many Chefs in the Recruiting Kitchen
In the fast-paced world of today’s hiring market, speed is often the name of the game. But the adage – “Slow and steady wins the race” – is more truthful and advantageous. Here’s why. The practice of pitting several recruiting firms against each other to compete in filling open roles can lead to slowdowns…
Read MoreHow to Use AI to Land Your Next Job Interview
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots can be a job seeker’s best friend. You can ask them to find job openings in your area or other cities or states that are a good fit for you. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. AI chatbots can also be your personal career muse. Simply ask the chatbot…
Read MoreManaging a Five-Generation Workforce (Without Losing Your Mind)
Imagine you’re the leader of a band. But not just any band. Your drummer still writes paper checks at the grocery store. Your bass player is a much-loved queen on Facebook with millions of followers. Your lead guitarist thinks email is for Boomers. One of your backup singers uses TikTok as a search engine, and…
Read MoreCelebrating Inclusivity in the Workplace: A Talent Recruiter’s Perspective
Statistics have shown that having a variety of perspectives in the room enhances company culture, work environments, and business outcomes. From a talent recruiting perspective, we also find that inclusive initiatives create a sense of belonging, job satisfaction, and talent retention among team members. Whether you’re a job seeker navigating career opportunities or an employer…
Read MoreHiring Manager’s Guide to Past Cannabis Offenses and Hiring Considerations
National Cannabis Awareness Month is observed in April each year to promote education, advocacy, and general awareness around cannabis and its evolving legal status. The month is also a good time to raise awareness about cannabis-related hiring policies and fighting ongoing stigma. In the talent recruiting space, specifically, it’s an opportunity to educate others about…
Read MoreStress Awareness Month: How to Carry the Weight Without Breaking
April is Stress Awareness Month, and honestly, it couldn’t come at a better time. Between work, personal responsibilities, and everything in between, stress tends to become a background noise we ignore – until it’s deafening. For years, I wore stress like a badge of honor. I threw myself into my work, staying late, taking…
Read MoreThe Resume Scan Test
There’s so much out on the web right now about “ATS-compliant” resumes, and there are plenty of people peddling their resume-writing services for a steep cost. Let’s set the record straight for a moment. Resumes aren’t rejected by an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). They are rejected by humans who quickly scan your resume to determine…
Read MorePick Two: Good, Fast, Cheap – 3 Recruiting Model Arrangements
The classic engineering and manufacturing maxim known as the Project Management Triangle (also known as the iron triangle) is an effective way to view talent recruiting arrangements and outcomes. The maxim states, “Pick Two: Good, Fast, Cheap.” So, for any project that is undertaken, the concept emphasizes that you can only optimize two of the…
Read MoreWays to Build an Inclusive Workplace
Earlier this week, on Monday, 3/31, was International Transgender Day of Visibility. This annual event, celebrated each year on March 31st, raises awareness around the many contributions transgender people have on our society and aims to renew our commitment to creating a safer, more inclusive world for everyone. Today we’ll be diving into how in…
Read MoreYour Guide to a Solid Interview
Let’s be honest for a minute. Your resume tells a hiring manager that you can handle what the job description entails. The interview is only partially about qualifications. What separates a great interview from a mediocre one is generally in the quality of stories you can tell. I like to keep job interviews chatty and…
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