The Secret Language of Hiring, Part 11 It feels like feedback. It implies a specific conversation took place, a standard was applied, and a thoughtful group of people weighed in on your candidacy. In almost every case, it is none of those things. Here’s what “the team had concerns” actually covers for, and how to[…]
The Secret Language of Hiring – Part 2 It sounds temporary, even organizational. And it’s designed to make you feel like the situation is about timing rather than about you. Here’s what “on hold” usually means from the inside, and why the professionals who handle it best are the ones who keep moving regardless. I[…]
For most of modern recruiting history, one line was clear: companies paid to find talent. They had existing budgets allocated for retained, contingent, and temporary recruiting services. Candidates did not pay to access opportunity. That structure existed for a reason: it kept accountability where the benefit lived. Now, unfortunately, that line is shifting. The term[…]
Introduction The hiring landscape has transformed dramatically in the last few years. Between skills-first hiring, rapid technological advances, pay-transparency laws, and shifting candidate expectations, the way people experience the hiring process matters more than ever. Today’s job seekers expect clarity, respect, efficiency, and authenticity. In an increasingly competitive talent market, the organizations that deliver a[…]
As originally posted in Millennial Money Guide. It’s no secret that Millennials are one of the largest generations in history, and make up over 33% of the workforce. Though this age group consists of some of the most technologically-savvy in history, it often makes headlines for the less-than-desirable stereotypes, such as job-hopping, and requiring constant[…]
Most of us make dozens of decisions every day without a second thought: both personal and professional. Those decisions dictate everything from what we eat for breakfast to how we deal with customers, to who we do (or don’t) hire. Yet, we don’t give a great deal of thought to WHY we make the decisions[…]