If you’ve been in recruiting for any length of time, you’ve dealt with that one hiring manager. You know the one. The one who is never satisfied, who wants … Read more
The Fart Test: Figuring Out How Gender Bias Tools Improve Job Descriptions
When I started my company, I read a book called Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller to clarify my marketing message. Miller identifies the seven … Read more
Industry Experience Is Overrated
In the past, the only way to become an Army Special Forces soldier was to have prior military experience. Then, in 2000, the creation of the X-Ray Program, … Read more
It Took a Pandemic to Prioritize Soft Skills
For years, talent experts have been urging employers to weigh a candidate’s soft skills over their hard skills when hiring. After all, employees can learn … Read more
The Problem With Entry-Level Job Postings
When I graduated, I was going to be a marketing executive. I would work at the big ad agencies, and everyone would just be dying to hire me. I’m … Read more
A Drunk History of Job Postings
Have you ever watched the show Drunk History? It was on Comedy Central and recently canceled, unfortunately. They would have a storyteller voice over a … Read more
By the Time You Finish Reading This, Your Tech Job Post May Be Outdated
As the rate of technological advancement and change continues to accelerate, new tools are being developed and released at such a swift pace that no … Read more
Stable Recruiting Practices in an Unstable World
As an increasing number of employers ramp up hiring in the coming months, it’s worth revisiting numerous hiring practices to ensure that companies are … Read more
Can You Identify the Critical Roles in Your Organization?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused employers across all industries around the globe to evaluate which workers their business really need to function. Whether … Read more
“I Found a Hidden Bias in Our Hiring Process”
I never thought that as a young leader in the startup world, I would lack adaptability. As someone who’s dealt with her fair share of challenges, I didn’t … Read more