Sarah, the recruiter, sat alone at her desk on Halloween Eve, desperate to fill a senior analyst position open for three months. That’s when she saw it — the perfect resume. Eight years of experience, every skill, even the niche certification. She scheduled an interview for the next morning, feeling a strange chill…

The most successful hiring doesn’t happen when you need someone urgently. It happens months or years before that need arises. Smart talent acquisition is like baseball scouting: identifying future stars before competitors even know they exist. Read on for some tips.

The revolution is here. The question isn’t whether to engage AI within your hiring processes, but how to do so in a way that makes you more effective, more human, and more successful.

Spoiler alert: Removing degree requirements from job descriptions isn’t skills-based hiring. Here’s a look at what a real skills-based hiring strategy takes.

Thinking about implementing AI in your recruitment? Don’t make the mistake of buying first and asking questions later. Here are the essential questions that will save you from bias lawsuits and bad hiring decisions:

The rush to automate everything from sourcing to screening has created a paradox: the more we rely on algorithms to find great people, the more we need human insight to ensure we’re finding the right people.

While AI eliminates some jobs, it’s creating a new category of high-performing talent: super-workers who amplify their capabilities with technology. These are the candidates you want to find and develop. Read on.

52% of recent graduates are underemployed one year later. The college-to-career pipeline needs repair. Here’s an action plan.

Too many companies have treated AI hiring tools as set it and forget it. The Workday case serves as a wake-up call, highlighting the need for active management and continuous monitoring of AI tools.

22.5 million empty nesters are redefining midlife careers. This is the biggest untapped opportunity in today’s market. Here’s why.

The class of 2025 faces a tough job market — and a fundamentally different one. AI is reshaping entry-level employment. Explore how you can help them bridge the gap.

Discoverability comes from being visible to the right people when opportunities arise — not from being visible to everyone. Here’s what discoverability means for job seekers and companies.

The best career conversations happen before anyone needs anything. Whether you’re exploring opportunities or building talent relationships, focus on learning rather than immediate outcomes. Start with these tips.

Networking gets a bad reputation because a lot of people approach it wrong, showing up only when they need something rather than building authentic relationships consistently. Take note of four strategic principles.

Every September, there’s a wave of career transitions that creates unique hiring opportunities. While everyone is planning Q4, smart talent professionals are capitalizing on back-to-school momentum. Read on…

Let me dispel some myths about the hidden job market. It’s not a secret society. It’s simply how some hiring happens.

One of the most common fears I hear from professionals considering career changes is: “Will I have to start over from scratch?” The answer is absolutely not — if you approach your pivot strategically.

Studies consistently show that people who negotiate their salary earn significantly more over their careers — sometimes $500K+ more over a lifetime. Yet, research also shows that most people don’t even try to negotiate. Here’s how to stop leaving money on the table.

Your resume isn’t a comprehensive career history; it’s a targeted marketing document. The best resumes strategically select and position achievements to match specific opportunities. Read on for a quick customization process.

The hidden job market is more relationship-driven than mysterious. Here’s what you need to navigate it effectively.