Are you suffering from the OK, Boomers?
By Josh McAfee Generational divides and tension have become a cliché. From “get off my lawn” to “kids these days…” to “ok, boomer,” there have been unintentional walls thrown up between people grouped together by the date on their birth certificates. Unfortunately, those walls can block us from finding talent or maximizing our careers. Recently, […]
Should you fire your employer?
By Josh McAfee Sometimes comfortable is a bad thing. I find that people who get comfortable in a situation often stop looking for opportunities to grow. They’ll settle into what they do and often settle for less than they should. If you find yourself in that situation, then you’re capable of doing more. That’s assuming […]
The Importance of Candidate Experience
By Josh McAfee You invest substantial resources and time into attracting and identifying top talent. With so much going on in the marketplace, it’s incredibly difficult to get the attention of the quality candidates you need to fill job roles and grow your business. There’s nothing more frustrating than a wasted investment. I’ve found that […]
Don’t be THAT candidate
By Josh McAfee I’ve got some bad news. If you’ve interviewed with more than seven companies and not received any offers or even gotten into the last round of interviews, the problem probably isn’t with the companies. I get it. Everyone dreads interviewing. There’s hours of prep work that goes into it and you rarely […]
Surrounded by Rockstars?
By Josh McAfee Do you get the feeling that there’s always someone way more capable than you? Smarter or more deserving? Someone that has stellar credentials and superior accomplishments? The good news is you aren’t alone. That’s called Impostor Syndrome and many high performers have it. The bad news is that these feelings are likely […]
Should you write your own resume?
By Josh McAfee There are plenty of times where you need an expert. Someone with more experience and deeper knowledge than you’ll ever have about something. I definitely wouldn’t attempt to rebuild an engine or perform brain surgery. When you’re eager to find the perfect job, writing an eye catching resume may sometimes […]
8 reasons you’re not getting the job offer you want
By Josh McAfee & Maurice Morgan You can put a lot of time and effort into a job hunt. From writing the perfect resume to polishing your online image, there’s a lot that goes into preparing before you ever send an application. After all that effort, you’re rewarded with the elation/dread of the interview. Interviewing […]
Recruiting is a Lifestyle, Not a Job
By Josh McAfee If you’re up to the challenge, there are exceptional career opportunities for recruiters (and aspiring recruiters.) I’m not just talking about staffing either. Plenty of people just fall into recruiting. It seems like an easy enough choice. Once they’re in it though, it becomes apparent how demanding it really is. For good […]
