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I don’t have to know all the answers to the world’s problems, but I can appreciate when I’m distracted enough to stop thinking about them.
An introduction to all things agentic AI for recruiting and why you should be excited (and a little scared).
Hiring managers can’t assess skills they can not clearly define. But it’s not “I want a collaborative team player.” It’s getting specific about four categories of information that tell us if a candidate is qualified or not.
For everyone who’s feeling rushed, burned out, and overwhelmed by running from one task to the next: don't forget to notice the magic.
I want to explain why recruiters ghost candidates from the recruiter POV and some simple systems that can help end ghosting.
Getting a job feels like a numbers game. You apply to 100, maybe you get 10 interviews. But what if technology offered a better way to signal interest so you can actually get a job?
I want to share a few of the quotes I repeat all the time. My advice. My life lessons. I’ve been collecting them on my desktop all year in a document called “40 pieces of advice for 40 years” and clearly lost steam early.
Don’t assume candidates know the right way to use AI in interviews. Avoid losing top talent by clearly explaining your expectations. Provide guidelines for candidates using AI in interviews - here are a few examples.
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.
Learn how to detect candidate fraud using technology and critical thinking - without introducing bias - so you can choose the right solution for your needs.
Life is so much better when you invite people in. When we all show up to slow down and celebrate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When you’re going through hard things, it’s hard to remember to stop and smell the flowers.