Master your next move: Insights from a corporate recruiting leader

It was 2013 when I was having one of my hectic, too-much-to-do, and not-enough-time days as a newly promoted recruiting leader. Together with my team, we filled thousands of jobs every year. And, as I was walking into my boss’s office (I’m a really fast walker, even in heels) one of my colleagues said, “Are you running to another hiring […]

[Part 2] On the scarcity of leadership opportunities

Do you recall the shopping for jeans story in the last blog post? The moral of that story – you don’t have to try on every pair of jeans (apply to every job you could do) to find the one that fits. Going to the store (jobs market) with specifics already decided is your key to saying […]

[Part 1] On the scarcity of leadership opportunities

Have you ever looked for something and then realized that it was right in front of you the whole time? I have… I’ve looked for my glasses that were on top of my head. I’ve also looked for my phone that was in my hand. It’s embarrassing to admit. Sometimes what we are looking for […]

The upsides and downsides of contract work while job searching

Should you take contract work while you’re job searching for a regular full-time position? There are plenty of good reasons to take a contract position, a few downsides, and one critical thing you should not miss. Let’s dive in 👇🏼 It doesn’t take long for business leaders to ask themselves if they should consider contract work when […]

3 Lessons for Leveraging Uncertainty

Uncertainty. Is there anything more annoying than the uncertainty that shows up – uninvited – right after a layoff? It’s an unwelcome party crasher. Uncertainty about your future is like driving in a thick fog… you feel confident the road is beneath you, it’s just hard to see more than two feet ahead. In 2024, […]

The Goldilocks Problem With Job Posts

Was Goldilocks onto something when she tried three different chairs, three separate bowls of porridge, and three distinct beds to find the one that was“just right? I’ve discovered in my conversations with decision-makers that they often share a very real concern with our fairytale protagonist. When faced with candidate selection, we want to hire someone […]

Recruiting Is the Best Reality TV That’s Not On TV

I’m guessing that your reality TV time has crept up a bit…or, a lot. And, while I’m still waiting for Bravo to come out with a reality TV show about talent acquisition, I have enjoyed watching some reality TV shows that made me think of all the amazing TA professionals I know. In the world […]

The Secret Successful Recruiters Know

I recently ran a Facebook poll asking recruiters why they loved their job. The majority said, I like knowing I can make a difference. Here’s a screenshot of the poll. The secret to making that happen in one word is influence. Popular publications and media sites such as LinkedIn, Inc., Entrepreneur, and Forbes as well as […]

#Bethechange

I would normally post a blog on my website and send out my weekly email to our online recruiter community today. But, my heart aches and it’s hard to focus as I try to comprehend the death of George Floyd while in police custody. Anger has turned into rioting in our cities. And, there’s a […]

The Common Mistake Smart Recruiters Make When Hiring Contingent Workers

Companies are adapting to the evolving market and their hiring needs have changed. As a recruiter, you may be asked to pivot your search strategies from full-time searches to hiring contingent workers. The big mistake a recruiter can make is not considering all their options. A Contractor By Any Other Name A contingent worker may […]