Posts by Leah Singer
Its OK to be Wrong: Bad Policies Drive Away Talent
Hiring is a dynamic process. Negotiations, budgets, career goals- they are all moving parts that change the outcome every single time you bring on a new employee. Everything from market conditions to global pandemics affects how we approach finding, on-boarding and retaining top talent. Most recently, companies have made a push for hybrid & back-to-office…
Read MoreEliminating Professional Gaslighting
Staffing is always a wild ride, and this year was no exception. Phrases like ghosting and quiet quitting flowed freely within recruiting, talent acquisition and people operations. Then another word made headlines as Merriam-Webster named gaslighting as its word of the year in 2022. Solidly in 2023, the candidate-employer relationship continues to be complicated. Most…
Read MoreReplace Your Resume Summary with Your Objective
It’s time to replace your resume’s career summary with your career objective. For years, job seekers have attempted to craft the perfect resume through fonts, styling, and formatting. Yet one of the easiest and most impactful changes that can be made today is to eliminate your career summary and replace it with your objective. Why…
Read MoreHiring is Human: The Argument Against AI in Recruiting
The Human Element At its core, recruitment is inherently human. More than matching people to jobs, we match people with specific skills to other people with skills. Together they form a brain trust, capable of using their experiences and talents to solve problems and generate new ideas. Recruitment goes beyond keywords and skills sets. It…
Read MoreEvolution of Machine Learning and Its Impact on Hiring: A Paradigm Shift
In the fast-paced realm of technology, the evolution of machine learning has revolutionized industries, from healthcare to finance, by offering groundbreaking solutions to complex problems. As this transformative technology continues to advance, its influence on the hiring landscape cannot be underestimated. In this article, we delve into the evolution of machine learning and its implications…
Read MoreHiring Technology-Based Jobs for the Remainder of 2023
As the technological landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, so do the hiring trends in technology-based jobs. The second half of 2023 promises to bring about exciting shifts in the way companies recruit and onboard tech talent. From remote work becoming the norm to the rise of niche skills, staying ahead of these…
Read MoreWhy Are Job Applicants Ghosting You?
In today’s job market, companies face numerous challenges when it comes to hiring the right talent. One growing phenomenon that has perplexed employers in recent years is job applicant ghosting. It is frustrating when candidates suddenly and inexplicably cut off all communication during the hiring process. Yet, if we dive deeper into the process, there…
Read MoreIdentifying AI Generated Resumes
As an executive recruiter, one of the most important tasks is to find the right candidate for a job. In today’s tech-driven world, this task is becoming more and more difficult as AI-generated resumes are becoming more common. AI-generated resumes are created using algorithms and machine learning to generate resumes from job descriptions and other…
Read MoreVideo Interviews: Live Applicant Coaching
When hiring managers encounter or suspect that a candidate is receiving live coaching during video interviews, it can present a challenge in assessing the candidate’s true abilities and suitability for the role. As an organization, it is imperative that internal expectations are put into place. Is a candidate suspected of live coaching automatically disqualified? Is…
Read MoreFocus on Hiring: Leaving 2022 Buzzwords Behind
Staffing is always a wild ride and 2022 was no exception. Buzzwords like ghosting and quiet quitting flowed freely within recruiting, talent acquisition and people operations. Then another word made headlines as Merriam-Webster named gaslighting as its word of the year. Most often we associate gaslighting as manipulating someone into making them question their own…
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