Be Your Best

Being your best starts with being true to yourself. This is true in all areas of life – both professionally or personally. I would like to share a personal story about someone I know and love, who figured out that you can create a better self with courage and true self-acceptance. The journey to be…

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6 Reasons to Secure a Job in the Hospitality Industry

Did you know there are almost 2 million open hospitality jobs available in the industry right now? The hospitality business has struggled with the challenges of these past two years, but the demand for these jobs is back, and NOW is the time to get your name in the mix. Learn more about how working in the hospitality industry can be an…

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Where Are Green Jobs Growing?

The world is at a tipping point on climate change, with related events affecting more than 1 in 4 organizations globally, according to the Deloitte Global 2021 Climate Check report. The public sector, consumer, and life sciences/healthcare industries are the most worried about business impacts, with more than 80% of their executives voicing apprehension about the…

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Four Job Interview Tips: How to Make a Great Impression

You’ve worked with a Goodwin recruiter and got your first job interview lined up –  excellent work! Rest assured that your recruiter is going to set you up for success, but in the meantime, here are four tips for reviewing whether you’re meeting your potential new employer face to face or via a video conference. Because…

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Zoom Backgrounds for Interviews 

Shall we meet in my bedroom? Zoom has become the most frequently used option to meet virtually, whether for family, social, or business purposes. As a company, Goodwin Recruiting had been using Zoom for candidate video interviews, client meetings, and internal video conferencing long before COVID, but the pandemic thrust its use more broadly and more deeply into our culture. And not always for the benefit of both parties.…

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How to Build Your Network with a Reply-Worthy Direct Message

Making the first move is a critical skill when applying for a new job or expanding your professional network. Reply-worthy direct messages are required to build your network effectively. LinkedIn can be an invaluable tool for connecting with recruiters and other professionals. After all, LinkedIn InMail senders achieve a 300% higher response rate than those…

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Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Advance Your Career 

If you follow the news, it’s impossible to miss the reports of widespread talent shortages affecting companies across the United States. While the post-pandemic talent shortage is a serious challenge for today’s employers, it is simultaneously opening doors for job seekers, shortening paths to long-term career goals, and in many cases, satisfying the desire for a different way of working and living.   Eric Goodwin, President and CEO of Goodwin Recruiting, says that companies…

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COVID-19 vs. the Working Parent

COVID-19 – the global pandemic of our generation. Some of us were in the middle of the job hunt or in the process of securing new jobs when the pandemic hit full force. Schools and daycares were shut down; we were all on complete lockdown. Eventually, we have been allowed out of our homes, and…

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