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Should You Apply for Jobs if You’re Not Fully Qualified?

Job postings often read like a casting call for the perfect candidate. For many job seekers, the qualifications look like a long wish list for someone who may not even exist. You’ve probably seen them. Advanced degree. Ten years of experience. Fluent in five software platforms. Leadership credentials. Industry certifications. And so on.  Many professionals will not apply for a…

Juneteenth: Expand Your Knowledge

“Struggle is a never-ending process. Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every generation.” – Coretta Scott King   Juneteenth is an annual holiday celebrated in the United States on June 19th. It is a day of remembrance, reflection, and celebration of African American history and culture. This Juneteenth, here are some ways to…

The Best Niches in Talent Recruiting

There are thousands of detailed industries operating in the United States today, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that there are no universally best niches in talent recruiting.  However, there are certainly industry sectors and vertical markets where it can be easier than others for professionals to find success in talent acquisition. This is true for both established recruiters and those who are new to…

What Great Hospitality Professionals Have in Common

One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about transitioning from hospitality into talent recruiting is connecting with talented hospitality professionals from a completely different perspective.   Every week, I speak with candidates from all corners of the industry. Some have impressive titles. Some have worked for well-known brands. Some have resumes that immediately grab attention. And some don’t.   What I’m reminded of time and again is that the…

Why It Makes Good Sense To Celebrate Gay Pride During the Month of June for Your LGBTQIA+ Staff and for Your Customers

The month of June is Gay Pride Month throughout the world, marking the turmoil and protests that the LGBTQIA+ had after the Stonewall riots, where the NYPD invaded the Stonewall Inn, a gay nightclub in Greenwich Village, New York City, on June 28, 1969. This milestone galvanized the community to come together and fight for…