Former chain smokers can tell you they knew engaging in such a habit was unhealthy and damaging.   They can also inspire as they tell you the relief associated with finding a more enjoyable life with the knowledge of a different path.  It’s always cool to hear about transformations in the lives and life experiences of others.  I get as much fulfillment listening to the personal stories as I do when I hear of professional transformations.    When …

Spam is everywhere! It has escaped the confines of our email inboxes and now infringes on our lives through unsolicited text messages, phone calls, and targeted advertising to our devices.  And, what else signals a less-than-personal and human touch more than automated outreach?   It’s exactly why it’s so hard to get connected with passive, top talent even if you are offering a positive, life-changing opportunity such as the next exciting step in their career.  It’s frustrating whether you are recruiting passive, top talent …

As far as recruiting technology goes, let’s face it…the rate at which new platforms, tools, and apps are entering into the marketplace every month is overwhelming – to say the least. Fortunately for our clients, we at Reveal spend a considerable amount of time researching, reviewing, sitting for demos, and determining which technologies can help us to help our clients better than we have …

The two years I spent working at traditional recruiting firms was more than sufficient to expose me to some unfortunate experiences which trap both the employers and recruiters into a loop of confusion and frustration. Let me share an example.  Andrew is enlisting help from several recruiting firms as his company is looking to add key talent to the team. It has been a week since he received the first roster of executive …

Have you or your team been struggling to find the right hires for your company? Are you wondering why candidates are not responding to your team’s emails and calls, even though those recruitment methods used to work fine before? Average office workers may receive up to 120 emails every day with only an 18% open rate, so it’s no wonder …

Usually, the words “fun” and “resume” would never be combined unless you were a down-and-out clown looking to do some birthday parties. You don’t have to be in the entertainment industry to enjoy bulking up your resume while between jobs or with an eye towards a job switch. You’ve probably heard the advice that you should be doing something while …

There is much to be said for the benefits of developing employees internally. Not only will you have a happier, more engaged, and longer-tenured workforce than if you did not provide these opportunities for growth, but you can also save a fair amount of money by addressing issues such as skills gaps through training and development, rather than hiring pricey …

When browsing through job descriptions, it’s easy to get the impression that many roles are incredibly siloed. It begins to look a bit like competing companies are just shuffling talent around between one another – and in a lot of ways that’s exactly what they’re doing. However, there exists a great opportunity to grow your career. You may have somewhat …

Getting hired is the result of give and take between a candidate and employer when they reach a decision that they are the right fit for each other. “You’re hired.” Those are the words you’re hoping to hear at the end of the interview process. You’ve read all the advice from friends and self-help books, but somehow much of that …

There could be many different reasons for why you left your last job, or employed, but currently looking for a new opportunity. In an interview, you need to be able to articulate those reasons well without digging yourself into a hole. All About Perspective Whether you were fired, laid off or chose to quit your job, don’t let the negatives …