The Recruiter's Review

In this final episode of Season Two, Emily Mulicka and Monia Smith of NCR VOYIX are my special guests.  Special on two fronts! The first is that both are seasoned and top performing Talent Acquisition Professionals and have worked at all levels of hires and disciplines. Whether you are a sales representative, in a technical role or a leader, listen to what they have to say!  Both have been deeply involved in many hires into their global organization.  Emily and Monia will provide their insights and observations on the candidate behaviors and traits that both win and lose in the interview process.Also "special" is that this is my transition episode that takes The Recruiter’s Review to the other side of the desk.  This series ongoing will speak to the behaviors and strategies that both win and lose candidates as companies and corporations battle in this global talent war.   Emily and Monia are excellent ambassadors for their organization and do an incredible job attracting talent into the interview process.  They offer their insights into what a Talent Acquisition professional should, and should not do. As well, they have a key piece of advice for all hiring managers.   This episode kicks off a number of episodes to come on what talent acquisition professionals, hiring managers and executives need to know if they hope to win in the war on talent.  Tune in!The Recruiter's Review. Real Talk, Real Advice.Find me on LinkedIn, linkedin.com/in/pat-mingarelle-6369b63Visit National Register USA at https://www.nr-usa.com

Counter offers are often knee jerk reactions to an unexpected resignation. But whose best interests are really being served?I am in my 35th year of recruiting and have tracked many counter offer situations; recruits I found who shared with me their last counter offer experience, as well, some recruits who made the mistake of accepting counter offers when offered positions I recruited them for.  To date, I have not found a single person that accepted a counter offer when I had them another offer that remained with the original company beyond six months past accepting the counter offer.I have converted my published pieces on counter offers into this easy listen podcast format. I can speak to the often ill effects that come from accepting a counter offer. I encourage you to pay attention to this advice on this episode of The Recruiter’s Review.The Recruiter's Review. Real Talk, Real Advice.Find me on LinkedIn, linkedin.com/in/pat-mingarelle-6369b63Visit National Register USA at https://www.nr-usa.com

A bonus episode on the candidate side of the desk!You have just cleared the hurdles and obstacles of the interview process, and havesecured the offer that you were hoping for. Just as you breathe a sigh of relief becausethe interview process is all over, you realize that you have to face what could be thetoughest part of the interview process – your resignation. If you truly hate your currentjob and despise your current boss, resigning should be easy. But, if you have been withyour company for some time, you may now be feeling a sense of loyalty. Or, you may befriends with your boss, and now dread having to tell a friend that you quit.I understand these feelings and fears that arise at the resignation stage. I, too, wentthrough the emotional roller coaster of the resignation process. In this episode, I review my long standing article "The Resignation" and how to resign, and not let the career opportunity in your hands slip away at this critical stage.The Recruiter's Review. Real Talk, Real Advice.Find me on LinkedIn, linkedin.com/in/pat-mingarelle-6369b63Visit National Register USA at https://www.nr-usa.com

What does it mean to say, “I do”, or “I will”, or “I did?”  It means just that. When you say, “yes”“ to what culminates a process and now begins the next phase of planning and execution,  the other party takes that in good faith and proceeds in good faith, investing the time and money to make it happen.  I Accept…The Ethics of Accepting a Job Offer is both about doing what is right and ethical, and part of proactive career management in this ever growing smaller world.In this episode, I talk about to talk about the gravitas and seriousness of formally accepting a job offer, and the damage it creates to the hiring side, and the candidate, when the acceptance was insincere and the individual kept interviewing and backed out after acceptance.I will tell you in this episode how to accept, and how to keep a job offer in hand without playing the game of accepting unless a better offer comes along.And now, another special edition of The Recruiter’s Review  and I Accept….The Ethics of Accepting a Job Offer.The Recruiter's Review. Real Talk, Real Advice.Find me on LinkedIn, linkedin.com/in/pat-mingarelle-6369b63Visit National Register USA at https://www.nr-usa.com

Early in Season One, I had an episode titled “The Pendulum Swings” where I discussed the return of the pre COVID and pre hiring boom  job market dynamics.  Industry has re-embraced higher standards and practices when it comes to hiring, and that includes the return to formal interviews that are behavioral, situational and performance based. Those who are not prepared for these types of interviews may find themselves struggling to answer the interviewer’s questions. I am personally seeing this,  where once the resume walk through is completed, the candidate is unable to answer the situational, behavioral or performance based questions that follow. The end result is a hiring manager telling me, “Pat, good resume, poor interview. He/she was not prepared and could not answer my questions. I will pass.”  Tune in to hear how you can be better and best prepared for this style of interview.The Recruiter's Review. Real Talk, Real Advice.Find me on LinkedIn, linkedin.com/in/pat-mingarelle-6369b63Visit National Register USA at https://www.nr-usa.com

Recently, I had three different individuals who were dropped in the first interview because they did not answer that question very well.  All three were highly interested in the jobs they were interviewing for, but the inability to answer that question to the hiring manager resulted in a “no go” for each. In this episode, I will discuss how to answer the question, whether you are proactively looking to leave or have left/been asked to leave the position you last held. The Recruiter's Review. Real Talk, Real Advice.Find me on LinkedIn, linkedin.com/in/pat-mingarelle-6369b63Visit National Register USA at https://www.nr-usa.com

A continuation of my last episode on job loss – how to be prepared for it and what to do when it happens. I promised guests on my show who would lend relevant experiences to all of you who are listening.  My guest in this episode is not only someone who can lend some firsthand experiences and advice, he was the inspiration for this two-part "mini-series." Joining me this time is a long-time client, Mike Manahan, who found himself unexpectedly on the job market in January of this year.  As the intro to this episode notes, sometimes you see it coming, and sometimes you do not. And despite Mike having a long term and prior employee/employer relationship with the CEO, Mike found himself caught up in a short notice restructure and layoff.    The Recruiter's Review. Real Talk, Real Advice.Find me on LinkedIn, linkedin.com/in/pat-mingarelle-6369b63Visit National Register USA at https://www.nr-usa.com

In the good times and the “not so good” times of the economy, job loss happens.  I have worked through several hiring booms and several hiring busts over my career. I was a hiring manager myself in the mid 80’s in Pittsburgh, PA while the area was still feeling the pains of the steel industry’s setbacks. I have recruited in the hottest of markets, and I have experienced Black Friday,  the implosion of the telecom industry, the dot com bust and a few other downturns. Most recently,   we experienced furloughs and job losses during and post the COVID pandemic.  In 2023, we are seeing job losses related to reactions to economic forecasts and interest rates increasing.  We are also seeing job losses created simply by companies realizing they need to regroup.  Over the last decade or so, there have been many startups and acquisitions.  The natural cycle for both is hiring ramp up, maintain and then, downsize; either by attrition or by action. You can – and should – be prepared for the event of job loss, even if you think your job is secure. And should it happen to you, there are things to do, and things NOT to do.  I will be discussing all of this in this episode of The Recruiter’s Review . The Recruiter's Review. Real Talk, Real Advice.Find me on LinkedIn, linkedin.com/in/pat-mingarelle-6369b63Visit National Register USA at https://www.nr-usa.com

As the employment market rebounds, I am seeing multiple job offers in the hands of most recruits my firm is working with.   In this episode, I will discuss how to handle and keep multiple offers in play, how to evaluate them, and when it is time to accept one. And no, seldom is it the highest salary offer that becomes the auto pick! Another strategic advice session is available on The Recruiter’s Review. The Recruiter's Review. Real Talk, Real Advice.Find me on LinkedIn, linkedin.com/in/pat-mingarelle-6369b63Visit National Register USA at https://www.nr-usa.com

Episode Ten is the Season One finale.  Joining me in this episode are three hiring executive guests. Todd Beemer sales leader in the banking/credit union technology field, Brook Mansfield, a global marketing leader in the financial data and consulting field, and Bill Zoli, a human resources leader in the manufacturing field. Bill has some great advice about virtual interviewing.   All three speak openly and candidly about their experiences and expectations. All three also answer the question, “What advice do you have for anyone today who is either entering the job market for their next better move or have been thrust into it due to a layoff?” Hear their insights and answers from their side of the interview desk, making a great wrap up to Season One.   And don’t worry, Season Two is right around the corner!The Recruiter's Review. Real Talk, Real Advice.Find me on LinkedIn, linkedin.com/in/pat-mingarelle-6369b63Visit National Register USA at https://www.nr-usa.com

A dual trend I am seeing is a return and increase in the administering of assessments and surveys to interview processes, and resistance on the part of some candidates to complete them, for reasons ranging from test anxiety to feelings of them being intrusive and demeaning, or simply that they are too time consuming.  This episode explains these assessments and surveys, the do’s and don’ts when taking them, and why they work to YOUR benefit, as much as the company that has asked you to take one.The Recruiter's Review. Real Talk, Real Advice.Find me on LinkedIn, linkedin.com/in/pat-mingarelle-6369b63Visit National Register USA at https://www.nr-usa.com

Chances are, you have already signed one and chances are even better that you will be asked to sign one, or all three. And that is whether you change jobs or remain with the job you have now.These agreements have become more common place, and even in the “right to work” states, they do have teeth.  Yet, we are still moving people to their competition, and I am seeing people clear up to the senior executive level moving into roles with their competition. While these agreements appear restrictive, my experiences have shown they are not entirely prohibitive. This episode is to ensure you are aware of what you have already signed and to get you comfortable with the highly likely requirement to sign these agreements when you make a move.The Recruiter's Review. Real Talk, Real Advice.Find me on LinkedIn, linkedin.com/in/pat-mingarelle-6369b63Visit National Register USA at https://www.nr-usa.com

This episode is to stop you from making any rash decisions to cancel an interview or not attend a next interview because you read or heard bad things on a Glassdoor review, or heard some negative information about the company.Don’t cancel that interview or withdraw before your next interview because you heard or read something about the company or someone there.  A shorter episode yet with extremely important advice. Please, take heed and don’t make the mistakes I have seen others make. The Recruiter's Review. Real Talk, Real Advice.Find me on LinkedIn, linkedin.com/in/pat-mingarelle-6369b63Visit National Register USA at https://www.nr-usa.com

The first interview  and what you do – or don’t do – before, during and after, plays a big role in the employer’s decision to advance you, or not. Building upon my last episode, I will be discussing the  first interview strategies, correspondences and pre interview exercises that make people stand out and win second interviews.This episode contains my proprietary advice that is shared only with my select recruits going out on an interview.  Now, you can hear first hand what I advise be done to win a second interview.The Recruiter's Review. Real Talk, Real Advice.Find me on LinkedIn, linkedin.com/in/pat-mingarelle-6369b63Visit National Register USA at https://www.nr-usa.com

In this episode, I discuss the true importance of your resume and why it will be the strong kick off to your interview process, or the end of it - EVEN IF YOU GET AN OFFER!  Also discussed are the key correspondences to be sent after your first interview.   In the second half of  the episode, we are joined by a pharmaceutical industry hiring executive, Renick Blosser, who will give his views, opinions and experiences on both topics.The Recruiter's Review. Real Talk, Real Advice.Find me on LinkedIn, linkedin.com/in/pat-mingarelle-6369b63Visit National Register USA at https://www.nr-usa.com

In this special edition, I am side stepping from my schedule to get some very important information about a rapid shift in the job market dynamics.  While I have seen this before, it has a different feel to me this time.   I am talking about recession fears, current layoffs, and a sudden change to employer behavior  that should be short lived, yet will leave some long lasting effects.   Knowledge is power, and this information should empower you if you are navigating the job market now.The Recruiter's Review. Real Talk, Real Advice.Find me on LinkedIn, linkedin.com/in/pat-mingarelle-6369b63Visit National Register USA at https://www.nr-usa.com

The next phase of your career journey begins with your decision to stay or to go. And it is a huge decision!  If you are now entering or into the job market, stop where you are and please take heed of this episode. ESECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A JOB OFFER IN HAND AND ARE GETTING READY TO RESIGN!! This is a must listen to episode to save you from the pitfalls of hasty decisions and knee jerk reactions (both yours and your employer's!). The Recruiter's Review. Real Talk, Real Advice.Find me on LinkedIn, linkedin.com/in/pat-mingarelle-6369b63Visit National Register USA at https://www.nr-usa.com

The pre season introduction  of "The Recruiter's Review."   A series for both candidates and employers.I have been recruiting since 1989 and have seen the many changes to the marketplace and the dynamics on both sides of the desk. From the .com boom and bust through the pandemic and the changes COVID made to the job market and labor pool and into 2023,  a potential recession and a hiring boom. In both scenarios, the war on talent is going to continue, yet competition for key jobs will be more fierce.   The Recruiter's Review. Real Talk, Real Advice.Find me on LinkedIn, linkedin.com/in/pat-mingarelle-6369b63Visit National Register USA at https://www.nr-usa.com

Sometimes you find opportunity, sometimes opportunity finds you.  This holds true when it comes to job opportunities, too. Sometimes you find the job you are looking for, other times it finds you by way of a headhunter or an industry connection that reaches out to you. But how do you evaluate it? The money? What?I see many make the money mistakes – saying “no” without full understanding the “money” and saying “yes” because the job paid more than another.  Comp plans and quotas are seldom the same company to company. Perhaps with direct competitors, but in similar spaces or ancillary markets, things are not as black and white as you might think.  Things become apples to oranges instead of apples to apples.And when it comes to evaluating opportunities whether you are selectively looking or have been forced into the job market, my exercise in a previous episode is a must do   I encourage you to listen to this episode before or after listening to this one.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2138795/episodes/12332399Join me for another great episode of The Recruiter’s Review.The Recruiter's Review. Real Talk, Real Advice.Find me on LinkedIn, linkedin.com/in/pat-mingarelle-6369b63Visit National Register USA at https://www.nr-usa.com

In Episode Four,  I will discuss winning the job offer, how to set salary increase expectations,  how to negotiate your offer,  when to accept it and how to keep several job offers alive before rendering your decision. Included in this episode is a short segment that highlights my paper, ‘The Ethics of Accepting a Job Offer.”  I close this episode with “The Resignation.” For some, resigning from a current job proves to be more stressful and difficult than the job search and interview process.The Recruiter's Review. Real Talk, Real Advice.Find me on LinkedIn, linkedin.com/in/pat-mingarelle-6369b63Visit National Register USA at https://www.nr-usa.com