Best Practices for Executive Job Postings
Best Practices for Executive Job Postings Crafting effective executive job postings is an art and a science. For independent executive recruiters, it takes more than just listing job responsibilities...
View ArticleHow Tariffs and Trade Policy are Impacting Recruiters
It’s no secret that the job market is topsy turvy at the moment due to fluctuating trade policy, tariffs, and actual trade wars. I’m not an economist by any stretch, so rather than try to analyze it...
View ArticleThe Importance of Succession Planning in Leadership Roles
Leadership transitions are inevitable in any organization, whether due to retirement, sudden departures, or planned career moves. For small-to-medium businesses, these transitions can have an outsized...
View ArticleTransferable Skills That Are in Demand
When searching for a new job or contemplating a career change, transferable skills can be your greatest asset. But what exactly are they? These are abilities and expertise that you’ve gained in one...
View ArticlePay Transparency Laws – 2025 Update
Pay transparency laws began to be implemented a few years ago and have steadily increased. This practice involves openly sharing information within individual companies about compensation. This may...
View ArticleRecruitment Website Design Considerations
When is the last time you looked under the hood of your recruitment website? If it’s been a few years, it’s probably time to budget some time and money for a refresh and/or a rebuild. Here are a few...
View ArticleSummer Bucket List for Recruiters
Summer often brings a change of pace, but for recruiters, it’s the perfect time to focus on growing your business in fresh and creative ways. Whether things have slowed down for you or the market is...
View ArticleHow to Recognize a Trusted Recruiter: What Every Job Seeker Deserves
Today’s guest blogger is Jenn Anderson, owner and founder of Prestige Recruiting Firm based in Clearwater, FL. Prestige Recruiting Firm specializes in recruiting executive sales professionals, senior...
View ArticleHidden Job Market Secrets: Finding Unadvertised Opportunities
Not all job openings are posted on job boards. In fact, many of the best opportunities never make it to a public listing—they’re filled through referrals, internal promotions, or direct outreach. This...
View ArticleAgentic AI: The Next Frontier or Fraught with Peril?
The AI models that most of us have been using for the past few years are “generative AI” – programs that can generate original content based on a user’s prompt or instructions. We’ve all seen examples...
View ArticleWhat to Do When Candidates Are Ghosting You
Unresponsive candidates can be one of the most frustrating challenges for independent recruiters. You’ve crafted the perfect opportunity, matched an ideal profile, and sent what seems to be an...
View ArticleWhat to Look for in a Recruitment Community
If you’re the owner of a boutique recruiting agency, or even a solopreneur, you may be interested in joining a recruitment community to build your peer group. There are many options to consider from...
View ArticleQuestions to Ask Before You Accept a New Job
Landing a job offer is exciting, but before you give an enthusiastic yes, take a step back. It’s a big decision to accept a new job, and the details matter more than the title or paycheck alone. Asking...
View ArticleTemporary vs Direct-Hire Employment: Weighing the Pros and Cons
When considering a new job, it’s essential to evaluate whether temporary or direct-hire employment aligns better with your career goals. Both options have unique advantages and drawbacks and...
View ArticleStrategic Applications Stand Out and Get Noticed by Recruiters
When you’re searching for a new role, it’s tempting to apply to as many jobs as possible, hoping one will stick. After all, isn’t it better to cast a wide net? Not necessarily. Recruiters often...
View ArticleRecruitment vs. Talent Acquisition: A Perspective After 25 Years in the Industry
Today’s guest blogger is Parvathy Krishnan of Cucumber Consultants in Hyderabad, India. Cucumber Consultants has core expertise in executive recruitment, with a focus on placing C-suite executives such...
View ArticleAI Headshots – Yea or Nay?
I am seeing more and more AI headshots everywhere, and I’ve gotta say … not a fan. At first blush, I get it. There are a lot of good reasons why people opt for these: Price – You can find multiple...
View Article