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Should You Add Coding Assessments to Your Job Interview Process?
I’ve spent most of my career helping companies hire software engineers. It started with grad school in computer science, data science, and informatics, and today I’m a Recruiting Partner at Goodwin Recruiting, focused on software engineers and broader IT talent. So here’s my question for hiring managers: should you include coding assessments in your interview…
On Boss’s Day, I’m Celebrating Starting My Own Business
For years I was told that I should open my own restaurant, and I always balked at the idea. The insistence of others that I become my own boss seemed crazy. You see, I put years into running other people’s businesses and was always amazed at how much more they worked than I did –…
6 Things I’ve Learned as an Area Director at Goodwin Recruiting
One year ago, I became a talent recruiting Area Director with Goodwin Recruiting. I’m no stranger to talent acquisition, leadership roles, or the broader world of human resources, but I had no idea what to expect. This role comes with the unique challenge of leading and mentoring a group of fellow recruiters while still maintaining…
When Is It Time to Bring in a Talent Recruiting Partner?
Managing talent acquisition internally works well for many companies. Not every open position requires assistance from an outside recruitment agency. But often, there comes a point when an open role is no longer simply an HR issue. It grows into a larger business issue. And it’s times like these when a talent recruiter is needed to…
Dining Without Distractions: Phone-Free Restaurants Are Rising
Phone-free dining is moving from a novelty to a deliberate hospitality choice – for restaurants, bars, and consumers alike. For hospitality operators, the question is no longer simply whether guests use their phones at the dining table or bar. It’s how much control they should exercise over photography, videos, calls, texts, and social media posts…
