Goodwin Recruiting Sees Dramatic Rise in Hiring Activity
It’s hard to believe we are nearly halfway through 2021, but for most organizations and professionals, the greater the distance from 2020, the better! From our vantage point at Goodwin Recruiting, the mid-year mark approaches with excellent news on the hiring and jobs front. From the first of January through mid-May of this year, our open jobs and candidate placements have rapidly increased. We have every reason to believe the bustling activity…
Read MoreWhat Changes Will the Restaurant Industry Sustain After COVID-19?
Few sectors have been hit harder by the pandemic than those within the multibillion-dollar hospitality industry. In the face of sudden and shocking disruption, yet known for its signature resilience, the restaurant industry has adapted and changed. Most immediate and notable are new approaches within the food and beverage (F&B) sector, the industry’s largest segment, where restaurant industry trends reflect bold innovation, shifting business models, and the creation of new paradigms for stability during and post-COVID-19. Restaurant operators, professionals, and essential workers are monitoring which trends are likely to…
Read MoreIllegal Interview Questions
Did you know that it is illegal to ask a job candidate anything that pertains to: Age or genetic information Birthplace, country of origin, or citizenship Disability Gender, sex, or sexual orientation Marital status, family, or pregnancy Race, color, or ethnicity Religion or religious affiliation Questions that fall into any of these categories are off-limits and should not be asked in an interview or any…
Read MoreHow to Create ATS-Friendly Resumes
Have you been applying for positions and get few or no responses? It may have less to do with your work experience and more to do with the fact that your resume keeps getting rejected by the ATS. What is an ATS System? The “AT-what,” you ask? ATS system refers to an applicant tracking system.…
Read MoreRemove Ageism: Highly Experienced Professionals and Why It Pays to Hire Them
“Find me an up-and-comer—someone not too seasoned.” If I had a dime for every time I have heard this! It’s a common client ask in our world, the world of recruiting and executive search. Clients often don’t realize that they are framing their talent needs in a shroud of exclusivity rooted in ageism. We use…
Read MoreCareer Change: 9 Tips for Overcoming a Lack of Experience
Candidates seeking a career change and recent graduates should be applying to entry-level positions, but they both run into the same problem when they do. Most “entry-level” jobs require some years of beginner experience in the industry. This barrier can make applying to entry-level jobs a frustrating and discouraging experience. If you are trying to break into…
Read MoreSetting Goals: 5 Action Steps to Happiness in 2021
The drive to do an annual evaluation and set goals this time of year is a common desire. Who doesn’t want next year to be better? I mean, seriously, who wants another 2020?! The problem is that we usually focus on a list of things we want to accomplish. Although accomplishments can be goals, often…
Read MoreYour 2021 Hiring Strategy: Are You Ready?
10 Recruitment Strategies for 2021 and 4 Easy Steps to Get Started Hiring is always a challenge. And on top of everything else going on right now, streamlining your recruiting process to combat hiring challenges and ensuring you are attracting the best candidates might seem like an overwhelming project to undertake. Below are 10 different strategies, both large and small, that…
Read MoreWhy People Turn Down Job Offers
As this global pandemic continues, national unemployment is hovering around 7%. The lowest unemployment rate, as of October 2020, was in Nebraska (at 3%), and the highest was in Nevada (12%) and Hawaii (14.3%). With so many people looking for new roles either due to losing their jobs or fear that they will not be…
Read MoreEfficient Hiring: How to Make Your Recruiting Partnerships Work for You
As a manager in a hiring position, you are likely over-extended and under-staffed. Your time is precious, and you need to work efficiently to get the right people on your team. Your needs are the same, whether working with internal or external recruiters. You require the highest caliber candidates in the least amount of time…
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