Opinion
Keeping Pay Competitive with the Local Cost of Living
Although inflation has been on a gradual decline, it has significantly increased in recent years and some of your employees may be struggling to keep up with their day-to-day expenses. It is essential to the success of any organization to keep employee pay competitive with the current cost of living. Staying up to date…
Don’t Let AI Oversimplify Your Resume: Tell Your Story Instead
In today’s job market, the allure of using search engine optimization (SEO) strategies to craft a resume is hard to resist. Artificial intelligence (AI)-generated resumes promise convenience, and keyword-heavy templates claim to beat applicant tracking systems (ATS). But as a talent recruiter with years of experience, I’ve found these job search strategies often fall short…
December 5: Celebrate International Volunteer Day!
Every December 5, we join the rest of the world in celebrating International Volunteer Day (IVD). This annual day of celebration was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985 to recognize and applaud volunteers who dedicate their time and skills to making positive changes in their communities and beyond. This special day holds…
How to Support People with Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace
Today, December 3, 2024, is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This day was created to promote the rights and well-being of all individuals with disabilities. If I may ask, what comes to mind when you think of a disabled person? Do you think of a wheelchair, a cane and a seeing eye dog, a…
A Call to Hiring Managers: Why You Should Consider Job Hoppers
It’s not uncommon for talent recruiters to get requests from hiring managers with notes like, “No more than two jobs in the last five years,” or “No job hoppers,” or “Must have 10+ years of experience in our industry.” We appreciate getting clear direction from clients on what they’re seeking in potential job candidates,…
Navigating the Recruitment Maze: Insider Tips for Job Candidates and Employers
Finding the right job candidate or landing your dream role can feel like navigating a maze in today’s competitive job market. As a talent recruiter with deep experience across healthcare, hospitality, technology, and other industries, I find common themes, questions, and challenges on both sides of the talent recruitment process. In this article, I’m…
How to Land a Six-Figure Job
Achieving a six-figure salary during a job search, or in other words, a job with an average salary ranging from $100,000 to $999,000, is very doable for many of America’s professionals. These salaries are reflective of prestigious or lucrative jobs and careers and they’re often associated with a mix of professional assets, such as bachelor’s…
Ways to Support and Advocate for Veteran Job Seekers
Veterans Day, recognized every November 11 in the United States, is a time to honor and thank the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans of all of our armed forces deserve our recognition for their dedication, sacrifice, and resilience. They also deserve equal consideration in the…
Mental Health and the Workplace: A Critical Connection
Mental health plays a significant role in an individual’s well-being, productivity, and overall success in the workplace. As the lines between personal and professional life blur in today’s fast-paced, digital world, the importance of supporting mental health at work has become more pronounced than ever for today’s leaders and managers – and top talent, too….
How to Negotiate Your Salary
To those of you who may be looking for effective salary negotiation tips for a new job offer from a potential employer or in planning your next career move, here is some of my best advice. With 1.5 years of experience in the talent recruiting space and an additional 25+ years of management and…
