Career Tips
The Hidden Job Market: How to Land Jobs That Aren’t Posted Online
Did you know that up to 80% of job openings are never publicly advertised? Many roles are filled through networking, internal promotions, or direct referrals – long before they reach job boards (if at all). If you’re relying solely on using online applications in your job search, you could be missing out on a…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: How Leaders Can Empower Change
Every year since 2015, February 11 has served as a powerful global reminder of the achievements of women and girls in science, as well as the challenges they continue to face due to gender stereotypes. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is more than a celebration – it’s an opportunity to reflect…
6 Strategies to Create Love for Your Work
What are you grateful for? For many of us, including me, the first thing that comes to mind is family. But what about your career – the home that is also a huge part of your life? Loving your job can make a big difference in your happiness and well-being. After all… People who enjoy…
How Storytelling Can Get You Hired Faster: Podcast with Simón de Swaan and John Carpenter
Land your dream job by mastering the art of storytelling in your resume, interviews, and online presence. In this podcast, Senior Recruiting Partner, Simón de Swaan, connects with John Carpenter to explain how he redefines recruitment by building connections. Listen to this podcast to learn how you can use storytelling to craft your resume, share…
Travel Jobs That Pay Well
Jobs that require a lot of travel can be attractive and advantageous to many people, providing a way to experience new places while being paid, and in many cases, enjoy greater earning potential and higher average salaries than other career choices. Are you at a place in your life or career where you’re ready to…
What It’s REALLY Like to Love What You Do
Have you ever felt emotional at work? For some, this can feel embarrassing, whether triggered by burnout, lack of work-life balance, conflicts with co-workers, or other personal challenges that interfere with well-being. In my case, crying typically doesn’t make me feel better; my problems haven’t gone away, my makeup is now ruined, and I have…
Keys to Answering Tough Questions in Interviews
If you’ve been in the workplace for a long time, there may be a few skeletons in the closet or past experiences that you don’t like talking about. Whether a termination, a gap in your work history, or a company that you used to work for that ended up with a bad reputation, I believe…
Does the ‘White Font’ Resume Hack Really Work?
Have you heard of the ‘white font’ resume hack? Essentially, it’s when job seekers take specific, relevant keywords that appear in a job posting or job description and add them to their resume in white font (white text). The intent in inserting this hidden text is to make a resume stand out in the…
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…
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…
