The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right HR Recruiting Agency
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right HR Recruiting Agency for Your Business In today’s fast-paced business environment, hiring and retaining top-tier talent has become a significant challenge. As a result, companies are often faced with finding the right candidates who possess the required skills and align with the company’s culture and goals. This is […]
Difference Between Staffing Agencies and Recruiters: A Complete Guide
Whether you’re a growing startup or an established corporation, finding skilled professionals aligning with your company’s goals is crucial. With so many hiring options, understanding the difference between staffing agencies and recruiters is critical to navigating today’s competitive job market. Both staffing agencies and recruiters play essential roles in helping businesses build their teams. However, […]
How to Answer an Interview Email: Practical Tips & Sample
Landing an interview is exciting, but knowing how to answer an interview email is just as important as the interview itself. A professional and well-crafted response can set the stage for your success. Get this right, and you’ll start the process with confidence and a great impression. Why does this matter? Here’s what the number […]
Should You CC the Recruiter on a Thank You Email? Best Practices Explained
Have you ever found yourself asking, “Should I CC the recruiter on a thank-you email?” This seemingly small decision can significantly influence your perception after an interview. A thank-you email isn’t just a formality, it’s a chance to showcase professionalism, gratitude, and genuine enthusiasm for the role. But does CCing the recruiter enhance your follow-up […]
How to Respond to an Interview Invitation: Tips and Sample Emails
When you’re ready to make a great impression, knowing how to reply to an interview email can make all the difference. A polished and prompt response not only shows your enthusiasm but also sets a professional tone before you even step foot in the interview. But crafting the perfect reply isn’t just about saying “yes” […]
Zero to IPO: 3 Things Every Successful Startup Knows
Jumping off a cliff and assembling an airplane fast enough to not smack into the ground. That’s how Alex Valdes of Trust Stamp describes launching a startup company. If things don’t go exactly right, they can go horribly wrong. Alex joined Josh to discuss what it takes to do the extraordinary: Build a business […]
What do the recent tech job cuts mean?
Amazon, Asana, Meta, Twitter, Oracle, Walmart, Google. That is just a short list of companies that have recently announced that they’re reducing their staff significantly. Is it cause for concern? Probably. Is it cause for celebration? Probably. There’s plenty in the news about why you should be concerned. Let’s talk about why you may want […]
Costly Recruiting Lessons We Must Remember: A Roundtable Discussion
Contributors: Andy Pittman, Vice President Global Talent at ShipBob, Inc and former Vice President of Talent Strategy at Mailchimp Phillip Chen, head of Global Talent Acquisition Operations & Strategy at OneTrust Josh McAfee, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Humans Doing and WSJ & USA Today bestselling author of Measure Up: Mastering Your Career Search Like […]
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, […]
How to Need Recruiters Less
By Josh McAfee What if I told you that you may not need a recruiter at all? That may seem like strange advice coming from a recruiting company, especially considering the job market. The hiring process has gotten complicated and competitive. Catching the attention of the good candidates you actually need is a daunting and […]
What are Recruiter Red Flags that companies should watch out for?
There’s good, bad, ugly, and everything in between when it comes to most things. Recruiting is no exception. From corporate recruiters to external agencies to executive search recruiters, you’ll find some are better than others. When companies find themselves short staffed and scrambling to meet the demands of their customers, they’ll feel the pressure to […]
How can women build executive presence?
Collaborated on by Jane Gentry, Jennifer McKenna, Jessica Bowers, and Josh McAfee Since World War II, women have been actively contributing to the workplace. So why don’t we see more women in executive roles over seven decades later? After meeting scores of people, both candidates working on their career and business leaders growing their companies, […]
