Recruiting Advice From Katrina Kibben.

To verify if a recruiter email is real, follow these five steps: 1) Inspect the email address for strange characters. 2) Google the recruiter's name and email. 3) Hover over links before clicking. 4) Verify the job on the company's official career page. 5) Contact the recruiter on LinkedIn to confirm.

Networking is already weird, but it’s even more awkward when you don’t know anyone on LinkedIn. I’d suggest these steps to stand out (in a good way).

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.

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).

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

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

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?

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.

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

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.

AI spam applications are creating more work for lean recruiting teams. How can you use tech to get through the growing pile?

This 4-Step Job Post Verification Process will help you quickly determine whether a job listing is real or a scam—before you waste time applying.

Navigating online job searches can be challenging, especially with the rise of scam and spam job postings designed to waste your time or steal your personal information. Whether you're new to online job applications or helping a loved one with their search, these tips will protect you from scams that target vulnerable job seekers.

Don’t get underpaid because you didn’t start the conversation. Ask this question while using these free salary research tools to negotiate your salary.

I loved the idea of a talent community. Here’s a place where candidates can interact with recruiters and get information about jobs first. The execution has been all wrong. Here are a few things I’d change off the bat if I were trying to use talent communities to build my pipeline.

22 questions to ask in an interview to help you find the right next step for your career and learn more about the company.

Job search depression is a real thing. Here are a few ideas outside the typical to try if you’re suffering.

If your industry is shrinking like recruiting, here are some tools and job search advice to keep in mind.

There’s not one way to get your first job after college, but there are a few tips I wish new grads had when looking for that gig.

While I hate the return-to-work policies, working in an office has some benefits, especially if you’re early in your career.

Not sure what to say in your LinkedIn profile about a career change or next step? Use this advice to find your next job with LinkedIn.

If you grew up in a family of people with traditional jobs, pricing your services gets harder. Here’s my advice.

I'm taking a break from writing something new this week to catch you up on our most popular posts of 2023.

Your unique life and alternative career path can contribute to companies. You just have to explain your non-traditional experience first.

How to select a LinkedIn headline that will help you be found for a job.