Recruiting Advice From Katrina Kibben.

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    Thoughtful messages + travel photos for any team or workplace to share real gratitude in a creative way with coworkers.

    I realized that in all my growth, I may have abandoned some of my ambition for more peace between my ears.

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    Learn how to detect candidate fraud using technology and critical thinking - without introducing bias - so you can choose the right solution for your needs.

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    Life is so much better when you invite people in. When we all show up to slow down and celebrate.

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    Learn what happens to your resume after you click apply, how ATS and AI review it, and the myths about your chances of reaching a recruiter.

    Imposter syndrome made me believe I was not an author. But I am and I wrote the Bounce Back Factor to help everyone fight those lies we tell ourselves.

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    Maybe you do like your team. But “we’re like a family” isn’t a promise or lure, it’s a red flag. Here’s why.

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    Basketball was my favorite thing until I did the kind of growing up I wish I never did: I went from playing for fun to playing to win.

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    Spot HR technology demo red flags and learn the key questions to ask so you choose the right tool and avoid costly vendor mistakes.

    Read this if you’re chasing success. What you chase matters, and you need to focus on the right things.

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    If you feel weird trying to sell yourself in an interview, you’re not alone. It always feels awkward, but simple steps can help.

    Sometimes, you have to add tasks that you do just for the love of it to remember to be proud of yourself.

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    Goal setting at work shouldn’t be such an uninspiring task.

    I did a test: compare a job post written with AI against something written by recruiters who just finished training.

    A story about a goose, community, and noticing how much people whose names we don’t even know care.

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    Most hiring managers don’t get the interview training they need to avoid similarity bias. Instead, the same one liner keeps getting passed down from generation to generation.

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    When you’re going through hard things, it’s hard to remember to stop and smell the flowers.

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    Learn the ideal number of bullets to use in your job post to attract better candidates and keep them engaged.

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    A story of joy, contagious giggles, and slowing down to savor every moment that makes you notice the magic of being alive.

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    Of course you want to use AI for your job search. But be strategic about how you use it, or AI could take you out of the running altogether.

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    A story about the emotional impact of being seen, the power of small acts of kindness, and how connection can help us all face uncertainty with more humanity.

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    What does good mean when you’re creating a performance review process? How can you help people grow by creating a system that scales?

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    Letting candidates explain information on a background check is critical to fair chance hiring.

    The illusion of control makes us think there’s one way to figure it all out. But it’s about time we give up on this idea there’s one right way. I mean, why not?

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    Over-screening is an easy way to end the hiring process with qualified people - whether it's job hopping, degrees, or unnecessary background checks.