The Impact of AI on the Labor Market
There’s an elephant in the room. The adoption of AI is having a big impact on our industry and it’s going to continue. Let's break down what's really happening and…
Stock Market Warning
The stock market's recent record highs mask concerning signals we should carefully consider. With the Shiller P/E ratio reaching 38.18 in November 2024—a level seen only twice before in history—market…
Massive Discrimination in AI Resume Screening
As recruiters, we're always looking for tools to make our jobs more efficient, and it’s no secret we are deeply focused on AI. But there are some heavy issues, as…
Google Chrome Divestiture
If you've been too busy making placements to follow the latest tech drama, here's something you definitely want to keep on your radar: Google might have to sell Chrome. Yes,…
Candidate Prep: Why Should We Hire You?
When prepping candidates to answer “Why should we hire you?”, focus on helping them align their skills and experiences with the company’s needs. This question isn’t about impressing with a…
Different Minds Will Allow a Different World
You know I’m proudly neurodivergent. Divergent seems to be the wrong word, because it demonizes the difference. Divergent sounds stiffly contrarian, and while I am, the connotation isn’t fair for…
Solomon’s Paradox
Have you ever struggled to revamp your own resume, even though you can polish anyone else’s in a heartbeat? If you’ve ever spent hours tweaking your LinkedIn headline or reworking…
The Fragile Stability of High-Income
As a headhunter, you might be enjoying the high life right now. When placements are rolling in and fees are stacking up, it feels incredible. After all, you’re skilled, respected,…
Impact of a Trump Presidency on AI
With Trump expected to repeal Biden’s 2023 AI Executive Order, we’re on the cusp of a shift in how AI will be regulated. Biden’s order introduced voluntary standards aimed at…
Going Deep With Passive Candidates
I was reading a great article from Harvard Business Review, written by Julia Milner, called Is Your Career Heading in the Right Direction? It was designed for professionals considering a…
Turning Layoffs into Recruiting Gold
Layoffs create an environment ripe with good people suddenly much more open to new opportunities. These people weren’t planning on being active, but now, due to circumstances outside their control,…
Feeling Alone as a Recruiter
There are moments in this profession when you feel like you’re working in isolation - desperately trying to match the right candidate with the perfect opportunity, managing difficult clients, and…