Careers in Solar Energy to Power Up in 2026

The U.S. solar industry continues to experience major growth, driven by unceasing demand for renewable energy sources for power generation. This industry comprises businesses, activities, talent, and innovative energy technologies that harness sunlight to generate power for electricity production, heating, and other power applications.   The future is solid for industry companies, as well as…

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The Top 3 Skills Employers Want in Today’s Job Candidates

Hard skills, soft skills, leadership skills, transferable skills, project management skills, self-management skills…there are many types of proficiencies that can be of specific interest to an employer when you apply for a job, depending on the nature of the position. Is there some overlap in those categories? Sure, but for the most part, they are…

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Set Up Your LinkedIn Profile So Talent Recruiters Can Find You

As a talent recruiter, I spend a lot of time on LinkedIn searching for job candidates. We use a variety of tools to find the right people for specific roles, and one of our most powerful resources is LinkedIn Recruiter, a platform built for recruiters to find and connect with candidates.   Naturally, LinkedIn is…

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10 Most-Asked Questions About Virtual Talent Recruiters

Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an ever-increasing role in nearly all aspects of our lives. We may not see it operating behind the scenes, but it’s working for people in helpful ways and doing it with lightning speed. AI automates routine tasks, saving time for the things that matter most to us – and one…

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The Ups and Downs of Working in a Vacation Destination

The perks that come with personal and business travel, like visiting popular destinations, just aren’t enough for a lot of people. Instead, the prospect of living full-time in a vacation destination sounds like a dream. If you’re one of those people, you may envision waking up each day to a sun-soaked beach, stunning mountain views,…

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20 Highest-Paying Jobs in the Hospitality Industry

As a leader in hospitality industry talent recruitment for 25+ years, Goodwin Recruiting specializes in placing experienced professionals and executives with industry companies across the United States.   We maintain extensive data on salary ranges and total compensation packages for jobs across multiple sectors in this thriving industry, from lodging and accommodations to food and beverage,…

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The Hidden Cost of Vacant Roles and Wrong Hires in Manufacturing

I’m George Comunale, Senior Recruiting Partner with Goodwin Recruiting. During my 25+ years in manufacturing, food manufacturing, hospitality, and cybersecurity, I’ve seen the same staffing challenges and consequences play out at companies all over the United States. Most are due to poor hiring decisions and delayed timelines in onboarding necessary talent.   I’d like to…

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The Top U.S. Cities and States for Sales Jobs

Sales roles are always in demand in the job market – among employers as well as professionals in this lucrative field. Companies must have a talented salesforce to drive revenue and business growth, and sales professionals and job seekers transitioning to this career also need opportunities to earn and grow.   The best opportunities for sales…

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Why Goodwin Recruiting Decided to Use a Virtual Recruiter

Every organization has unique requirements when recruiting new talent, and applying for a new position is uniquely personal to every job candidate. Talent recruiting is a people business, so how can AI-powered technology possibly support the individual needs of hiring companies and job seekers? If you’re aware of the dynamics in talent acquisition today, the…

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