We work with clients on A LOT of resumes.  It is the starting point of your job search and sometimes your first impression to a company. There are 5 simple things that everyone can do to enhance their resume.  If we can help you with an A+ resume that you can be proud to show […]

Companies invest heavily in building attractive brands. They also often invest uncalculated time and resources into attracting and hiring great talent candidates. Yet many employers undermine these efforts through one surprisingly common practice: ghosting job candidates during the hiring process. This disappearing act—ceasing communication without explanation—does more than just frustrate individual applicants. It can significantly […]

It’s happening more frequently now—candidates ghosting potential employers. While this has always occurred to some extent, today we’re seeing it happen at later stages in the hiring process. This trend is concerning because ghosting employers significantly damages your professional reputation. You might think, “Companies do this all the time,” and you’d be right to question […]

After two decades in recruitment, we’ve witnessed countless layoffs and their aftermath. Nearly every professional we’ve interviewed has experienced a layoff at some point in their career. What many don’t discuss enough is the emotional journey and critical timing that follows this major career disruption. In February 2025 about 1.8 million people were laid off […]

I’ve been recruiting for over 20 years, and at one point in my career, I attended college and professional career fairs on behalf of my company. I would see the same scene play out at every career fair. Hundreds of people wandering from booth to booth, clutching resumes, asking “What do you do?” and hoping […]

After coaching hundreds of professionals through career transitions, we’ve noticed a pattern. When we advise clients on networking, interviewing, and personal branding, the most common response is: “I don’t know how to start.” That’s exactly where templates become game-changers. You may not see their value yet, but you will. Templates aren’t about being generic—they’re about […]

But what’s actually going on? Is it a generation problem, a job market problem, or something more systemic? The answer is: all three — and the full picture is more complicated than any single viral take suggests.

Nobody tells you the whole truth about job searching. They say things like “just put yourself out there” and “your perfect job is out there waiting.” That’s nice. It’s also mostly useless. Here’s what’s actually true — the stuff I had to learn the hard way. 1. It Will Take Longer Than You Think. Plan […]

You’ve gotten the job offer. It’s a great opportunity, but it means relocating. Now comes the hard part: having the conversation with your spouse or partner about uprooting your lives. And then figuring out how to make it work for both of you. Here’s what I’ve learned after years in recruiting: Most companies expect you […]