‘Tell Me About a Time’: Behavioral Interviewing Basics
Most of the traditional interview questions hiring managers ask focus on the candidate’s job-specific skills to assess that they can do the work at a certain level of capability. When there’s no clear-cut evidence – in other words, when competence can’t be tested in an objective or quantitative way – past behavior is the most reliable predictor of future performance (or behavior). Behavioral…
Read MoreChinese New Year: The Year of the Tiger
One of my first memories as a child takes place on a little island in Malaysia, where I spent the first ten years of my life. It is a mix of fascination and terror as these giant lions and dragons moved to the beat of drums, climbed ladders, collided, and danced. Despite the tears and…
Read MoreWe Remember: International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Today, January 27, is designated by the United Nations General Assembly as International Holocaust Remembrance Day (IHRD). This day brings the voices of the last of the survivors and further generations of survivors to the forefront. It provides us the opportunity for meaningful and timely conversations about the lasting impacts of the Holocaust and our…
Read MoreOur Core Values: Keep It Simple
“See it big, and keep it simple.” – Wilferd Peterson You’ve probably heard the rocks, pebbles, and sand story. In a nutshell, if you pour sand into a jar, then pebbles, then rocks – there’s no way everything will fit! But if you start with the rocks, then onto the pebbles, then the sand –…
Read MoreOur Core Values: Extensive Support
Providing the deepest level of support to our clients, candidates, and partners is what creates a successful venture. Anyone can talk the talk – but here’s how we walk the walk: Clients: We conduct regular business reviews to candidly talk through all aspects of our partnership. Where are things going great? Where can things improve?…
Read MoreOur Core Values: Be the Best
What are the memories that really stick with you? Is it getting a giant hug from a grandparent? Laughing with your best friends? Hiking to the top of a mountain? We remember the things that inspire us, no matter how big or small. That’s why at Goodwin Recruiting, we strive to make our core value,…
Read MoreOur Core Values: Timely and Transparent Communication
Whether you are on a job search for yourself or need to fill a position to complete your team, it can be stressful. The last thing you need is someone who is supposed to be in your corner giving you the runaround or acting in their best interests instead of yours. You need transparency! Candidates:…
Read MoreToday’s Hiring Market: A Sense of Urgency and Mutual Respect
If you’re a recruiter or hiring manager, you know the hiring market has changed. You can sense the heightened pressure to find and secure your candidate of choice. Perhaps you’ve even missed out on people you wanted to hire because another company acted with more of a sense of urgency. If you’re a job seeker on…
Read MoreLearning from the Talent Shortage, and What it Means for 2022
Attracting and retaining skilled talent has always been a goal of successful organizations. Employees are the lifeblood of a company, after all! The right mix of hardworking and talented individuals is the ticket to a long lifespan of future successes. And while organizations have always competed to recruit the most talented individuals and keep them…
Read MoreWorking Past 65: 3 Things You Should Know
If you’re working past 65, there are many elements to keep track of to make sure you’re making the wisest financial decisions. Now that Social Security and Medicare benefits can be affected by working, it’s even more important to know how your job affects these benefits. If you’re searching for a new job post-retirement, there…
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