I had an interesting conversation with a friend about her re-entrance into the job market after trying her hand at entrepreneurship....

Exactly a decade ago, I found myself trapped in a job and company that I despised. It was a dreadful period, and the weeks leading up to...

You're probably thinking, is she really writing about Rep George Santos (R-NY)? I mention Santos because I have a hard time believing...

Towards the end of 2013, I was in a full-time job I absolutely loathed. I'll spare the details seeing how it's old news but know this;...

I honestly believe the need for speed is important in the talent acquisition process. With so many great jobs out there, each requisition...

God, I loathe this term and sadly, it's everywhere. "The company ghosted me after my interview last month" or "I thought our date was...

I created this blog for job seekers, people who need some extra guidance and / or help navigating the recruitment process. But my advice...

The job market feels a little slow. I've tried to analyze the trends & patterns but I can't tell who's getting hired, in what parts of...

A university recruiter on Instagram suggested new grads omit their graduation year so they may be considered for a higher level position...

A few months ago, a candidate asked me three times (in the same call) what he should wear to his interview. I explained that I knew the...

I wanted to take a quick break from my "recruiting chatter" to mention I'm on day 1444 of using Duolingo. Without a dictionary, here's my...

Check out this article from last month: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/04/jobs-report-july-2023-187000-jobs-in-july.html Apparently 187,000...

I'm currently in season 3 of Star Wars: Rebels. I love the bond between Ezra Bridger and his mentor, Kanan Jarrus. It's reminiscent of...

When should we talk about money? During the initial call? After a technical phone screen? Just before an offer is extended? Good...

I'm not a psychologist. I'm a practical, hands on talent acquisition consultant however, in my 20+ years of being a recruiter, at times,...

For me, one of the hardest parts of being a recruiter is reading a long winded, highly technical resume with no break in sight. Don't get...

Good question. The short answer is: it depends. If you've been in IT since 1982 and you've touched 4 decades of technology, chances are,...

A few months ago, a dear friend asked me to review her resume. She had just left her company and after a two week breather, decided it...

My grandmother turned 98 last month. She lives on the other coast so we only get to visit a couple times per year. But, I cherish our get...

The job market is crazy these days. So many reductions in the workforce, candidates are eager to find their next job. After a moment of...