Made a Mistake in an Interview? Here’s How to Recover

Interviews can be extremely stressful. It’s hard to know how to prepare; it’s even harder to know what to say and do. It’s no wonder why so many job seekers feel like they’ve tanked a job interview over a simple mistake. As a recruiter, I can tell you mistakes are...

Asking for Job Flexibility: Get Your Boss to Say Yes with These 5 Easy Steps

So, you want more flexibility at work but you’re avoiding the topic with your boss because you’re afraid they’ll say no. Or maybe you’re not afraid, you know they’ll say no, so why even waste your time? Well, I have news for you: sometimes hearing “yes” is...

Recruiting 101: (Re)Learning the Basics of Effective Recruiting (and Why Everyone Needs to Do It)

The pandemic, changing job seeker needs, economic trends, and general uncertainty about the future makes recruiting in 2021 a challenge. While challenging, it’s not impossible. Sometimes the best leaders get so caught up in chasing the latest trends, that they lose...

Stop Calling it a Skills Shortage. It’s a Talent Reassessment!

By now, the term “talent shortage” has become a battle cry. When those dreaded words drop, people take up (metaphorical) arms, ready to defend their stance until these economic tides have turned. As I scroll through my feed, I see rhetorical bullets whiz past my eyes:...

Why You’re Dead Wrong About Staffing Agency Recruiters: 5 Myths Busted!

In the employment world, staffing agencies and their recruiters get a bad rap. Partially due to media portrayal and resume farms masquerading as staffing firms, real recruiters who can help you hire and find a job faster get cast aside without second thought. For...