Constructive criticism is paramount and an annual review is a perfect way to bring this out. Some folks do 90-day reviews and others do 6-month reviews. Whatever the case may be, try to implement this into your practice. [2 min read]

What are you putting your time into? Does it pay a wonderful dividend of creating free time in the future? If not, what a terrible tax to pay for living! 2020 is a great year to reflect on how you got to where you are and to create a plan to get to where you want to go. [8 min read]

If you wait till the last second to do anything, you magnify the risk that some unknown event will throw everything off and negatively impact the outcome you seek. So start thinking that the New Year starts today! [4 min read]

Forget the money, forget the status quo, forget the comfortable and predictable nature of what you do. Ask yourself these essential questions. [2 min read]

Welcome to the MORE economy. At this point, companies are overpaying for talent and candidates are underdelivering due to ability, experience, or lack of skills. Is this situation tenable or are we approaching a correction as the economy shifts? [3 min read]

If your work is something you spend so much time on, why not let it at least define… a part of you? [2 min read]

Work rate comes from professional soccer and refers to the extent to which a player contributes to running and chasing in a match while not in possession of the ball. Work rate, as a metric, is generally indicated by the distance covered by a player during a match. Here’s how we can apply it to the workplace.  [3 min read]

In today’s world, communication is rapid. Whether it’s candidate-to-company or company-to-candidate, following up shows interest. But is showing interest desperate? [2 min read]

There’s nothing quite like feeling you did the best job you could but being without the end goal. In many ways this HIGHLY candidate driven market is tougher on the recruiting industry than it was during a recession. But this is not complaint or an excuse. This is a reminder of how motivated we are as a firm to get the job done. [2 min read]

Are you at the forefront in terms of valuable skills in your industry? Are you working for a key player? Are you making a difference? Are you advancing or remaining in place? We are in the 4th quarter of the year, officially. Make sure you stay current. [2 min read]

Many candidates pick fall as the time of year to explore new opportunities or start a job search with a plan to transition after the first of the year. If you’re transitioning into a new role and company, here are some thoughts on how to make it successful.  [4 min read]

Is there anything wrong with searching for new roles or working for yourself? No, not really, but one could argue both ways. An entrepreneurial spirit is often rewarded in our society, but you want to make sure that hiring companies and potential customers know you’re out there “DOING IT.” [2 min read]

Some people think we’re headed for a recession while others are optimistic about the economy’s continued growth. How do these affect your career and job search? [3 min read]

Just because you are super at something doesn’t mean you are super at everything. Taking the wrong job or promotion and ending up in a role that’s a terrible fit has the potential to disrupt not only your career but the entire organization. How do you identify YOUR superpower? [3 min read]

Relocation is a huge commitment and it requires a great deal of change. Prior to making this commitment in the hiring process, make sure your family is on the same page and that you really like the team and company you'd be moving for. [2 min read]

One of the easiest ways to get confidence, project power, and execute a better interview is to ask intelligent and incisive questions. Here are three questions every candidate should ask the hiring manager during their next interview. [4 min read]

While you may not always be able to plan when you launch a job search, if you have the opportunity, consider how a major conference could be your best tool. [3 min read]

How do we approach recruiting? How do relationships impact a recruiting process? Find out in this week’s article. [2 min read]

If the “stuff” were ever to hit the fan and you were in need, you’d want people around you who don’t forget or ignore the little things. You’d want those who are thorough and have thought of everything. Experts in their fields, masters of their craft, those who don’t skip the details, those who know their stuff. But why not be one of them? [2 min read]