Every industry in the world has been upended by COVID-19. Whether they are suffering from decreased business, like brick and mortar stores, or an overwhelming demand, like Amazon, nothing is "business as usual" right now. One piece of "business-unusual"[…]
Recruiters move at the speed of light most days, juggling multiple jobs at a time and searching for the right fit for each one. Our network is our most valuable tool because this is a group of people with whom we already have a relationship. We're not[…]
Recruiting is a busy gig. There's a lot going on everyday from intake calls, to phone screens, to offers—not to mention all the note taking and documenting in between. With goals to think about and reqs to fill, who has time for building a personal brand[…]
I recently came across an article on HR Bartender, Use Storytelling to Create Employee Engagement. This article inspired me to think beyond the normal realms of employment branding as a form of storytelling but as a way for the recruiter to sell their[…]
We have entered into a new normal. Thank you, COVID-19 (the first of its kind, if you're keeping track).
There's something about the absence of walls and barriers that makes me intrinsically happy. Having the ability to talk, brainstorm, and joke with coworkers helps me connect with my team, while also getting my work done. Walls only make things more[…]
I used to work for a company that practiced the Entrepreneurial Operating System, based on Gino Wickman's book Traction. I'm a fan. There are actually a lot of concepts from this system I've brought here to Kinetix. There are two ideas in this book[…]
"The biggest problem facing job-seekers today is the abysmal state of the recruiting process in many or most medium-sized and large employers."
If you are like most of America, you tuned in last night to watch The Oscars. If you are particularly daring, you probably made it all the way until the end to watch one of the most awkward recognition moments in Academy Award history as it was happening.
As a recruiter, let's face it. Sometimes you don't have the easiest of jobs. What's even harder is when you have to not only advocate for yourself, but your client and talent equally.
