Posts Tagged ‘Recruiting’
A Day in the Life of a Recruiter: Sara Kolis
Hi all! I’m Senior Professional Recruiter, Sara Kolis. I live in Cleveland, Ohio, with my husband, two kids, and two dogs. I have an MBA from Case Western and worked in the restaurant business for 15 years (even longer if you count my part-time jobs through college) before making the switch to the recruiting side about a year…
Read MoreA Day in the Life of a Recruiter: Anita Moren
Hello! My name is Anita Moren, and I’m a Senior Recruiter and Coach for Goodwin Recruiting. I joined Goodwin four years ago after a long career in the hospitality industry, traveling the world to open and operate hotels and spas, after which I decided to leverage my experience hiring the right people to become a…
Read MoreA Day in the Life of a Recruiter: Vincent Frankowski
Hello everyone! My name is Vince Frankowski, and I’m a Senior Recruiter and Coach for Goodwin Recruiting. I live in the Brookhaven area of Atlanta with my wife, two daughters, and my dog. I attended Temple University for Business Management in Philadelphia and worked in restaurant hospitality operations for 22 years before making the switch…
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 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 MoreLean In to Your Career
“Lean in” is a phrase with literal and figurative meanings, both of which propel oneself forward. Winning requires leaning into the direction of your goal, whether a race or a dream. The traditional sports usage refers to physically shifting body weight forward or toward something such as a baseball pitch. Metaphorically, the term refers to pushing…
Read More6 Steps for the Recipe to the Perfect Candidate
Seeking out the perfect candidate is sometimes like trying to create a great new recipe. You know what you want. You can see the final outcome in your mind. You crave it. If only you could find a candidate with just the right blend of skills, leadership, determination, work ethic, and the right personality for…
Read MoreA Map & Compass Will Get Us to Our Destination
We all make choices in life. Choices produce results — both good and bad. The best results come from comparing decisions against your personal or corporate compass. There’s lots of talk about a moral compass, which sounds like it applies to the big decisions, but it applies to all decisions. A person or company’s compass…
Read MoreUnderstanding the 7 Finer Points of Job Hunting
Job hunting for a new position can be like a full-time job if done right. It’s also fraught with potential pitfalls. It’s easy to make a misstep, which can impact the future of your career. The world is now digital, and everything about you is available to employers, including your social media presence and prior…
Read MoreWorking from Home: Tips & Tricks
I’ve had the privilege of working from my home office for the past 12 years. It takes a little adjusting at first, but once you’re comfortable with it, you become extremely productive and fly right through each day. Here are some tips and tricks that have worked for me over the years: Have a…
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