Recruiting Advice From Katrina Kibben.

Love this blog? Subscribe to have Kat's latest posts sent to your inbox.

    All Articles

    mental health at work

    Learn how HR professionals and managers can build psychological safety and destigmatize mental health at work to improve employee trust, retention, and well-being.

    follow on LinkedIn 2026

    In 2026, the top HR and talent acquisition professionals to follow on LinkedIn include Mason Calaiaro for real-time recruiting tools, Bonnie Dilber for actionable AI resources, Katie Achille for HR tech insights, Jeremy Lyons for open-source recruiting resources, and Stacey Nordwall for ethical AI testing in hiring.

    misgendered in healthcare

    My firsthand story about being misgendered at a mammogram and the reality of trans healthcare today.

    salary secrecy

    How to talk to your hiring managers about salary transparency and the impact of salary secrecy in the hiring process.

    find something new

    When I stop avoiding failure, I start opening doors and find new things to love.

    ai adoption

    Why AI adoption in recruiting stalls, how traditional software rollouts fail teams, and why treating AI as an experiment helps adoption.

    How well-intentioned managerial advice can do lasting damage, why it’s so easy to internalize, and what it actually costs people long after they leave the job.

    Resume Being Flagged as Fraud

    Resumes are often flagged as fraud by ATS and AI systems due to five technical triggers: 1) Hidden keywords in white text, 2) Complex formatting (tables/columns) that breaks parsing, 3) Generic AI-generated content that fails 'human probability' checks, 4) AI-generated headshots, and 5) A lack of verifiable digital footprint (e.g., broken LinkedIn links).

    A personal reflection on surprises, uncertainty, and the unexpected paths that slowly change our lives for the better.

    ai interview guides

    Learn how recruiters can use AI to generate structured interview guides that prevent common interview mistakes and help hiring managers run more consistent, human interviews.

    how to stop scrolling on your phone

    I kept failing at my stop-scrolling goals until I tried something unexpectedly human: doing what I loved before productivity culture ever got involved.

    When bosses panic, they often default to toxic behaviors like yelling or shutting down because they lack the training to navigate uncertainty. 'The Bounce Back Factor' is a leadership training program by Three Ears Media that teaches managers emotional endurance and practical tools to lead with purpose rather than panic during high-pressure moments.

    Living each day as if it were your last sounds like a wise ideal, but it may be one of the most misguided pieces of life advice. Live each day like it’s your first. Here’s why.

    woman in white shirt using laptop computer

    57% of companies use recruiting automation, but few audit their settings. Learn how to conduct a recruiting automation audit and use AI to end candidate ghosting for good.

    When the world feels broken, how do we keep going? A reflection on identity, systemic injustice, and why I choose an imperfect love to help me move forward.

    ai job posts

    Turns out, AI sucks at writing job posts. I have a few ideas that can help you use the tech more effectively.

    optimism

    Yes, hard days are going to be hard. We won’t always win. But there’s a cure: Optimism.

    ai voice agents

    AI voice agents are getting better every day. It’s time to talk about how they can be used to improve the candidate experience.

    ready

    Stop waiting until you’re ready. You’re not a cake. You are never going to be ready.

    the last time i talked to my family

    Frequently asked questions, agenda, and more information on the new accelerator for speakers and authors I will offer with Lauren V. Davis in 2026.

    Update Your LinkedIn After A Layoff

    Advice and a free workbook to help you make updates to your LinkedIn after a layoff that will get you hired.

    ask for help

    Need help with your recruiting strategy? Ask for help. Maybe from Three Ears Media and Kat Kibben?

    qualified candidates aren’t applying

    This job post audit template will help you give specific feedback to managers to create clarity and impact with job posts.

    recruiting advice

    Required reading for recruiters and managers trying to figure out where to focus in 2026.

    releasing anxiety with creativity

    A rant about using negativity to get clicks and building what really matters: a community that cares.