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The Talent Trade is all about finding the right person, for the right opportunity, at the right time. But how exactly do you do that the "right" way? Executive Search Partner and Top Biller Stephanie Maas shares more than 25 years of experience about what it takes to be a top recruiter in today's "talent trade" market, using ThinkingAhead’s four-prong system focused on recruiting, business development, planning, and managing your mindset. It’s real, honest information about how to build your desk, perfect your niche, and stand out among the crowd in your search career.
Southwestern/Great American, Inc., dba Southwestern Family of Companies, for itself and its related entities and their assigns, reserves and retains all rights to their copyrighted materials and trademarks contained in this podcast.
Southwestern/Great American, Inc., dba Southwestern Family of Companies, for itself and its related entities and their assigns, reserves and retains all rights to their copyrighted materials and trademarks contained in this podcast.
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So you've worked for a big company, and you want to namedrop in an interview. Does that really give you a leg up? .....Kinda. But it's not THE most important thing...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Josh Karamol, Executive Recruiter and Partner with the Commercial Banking & Finance team at ThinkingAhead, walks Stephanie through the delicate and often emotional process of tendering your resignation, how to not burn bridges, leave your now-former employer in a good place, and stay focused on the job ahead, rather than the one you're leaving behind.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Groan. Eye roll. Heavy sigh. Aren't we all sick of this question? All the same, there IS a right way, and a wrong way to answer it...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Sure, nobody wants to feel like just another cog in the machine. Like just another brick in the wall. But sometimes, in the right situations, you've just got to plug in, and let go...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Am I making a good first impression? Am I answering the questions right? Do I look presentable? Is this a date? No. But it MIGHT be a job interview...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Stephanie lays out some "rules of the road" for drafting and circulating eye-catching resumes, including the choice between DIY or professional, the importance of brevity and quantitatives, and why your resume should be like your Social Security number.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Ok, Boomer....or Gen Xer. Multitasking gets a bad name. But there's a new kid on the scene: toggling. And this isn't your father's multitasking...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Somebody's made a costly mistake. It happens. Here's what NOT to do to make it even worse...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
You're on top of the world, huh? Time to coast? WRONG. Time to ELEVATE.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
We all know that money isn't everything...so then what is? Explore the other factors you should be looking hard at in a job search, as well as what to do if you feel like you are significantly undervalued, or, yes, OVERvalued, in the job market. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
If you're caught in the middle of a merger or acquisition in the banking world, there are a few main scenarios you may want to consider. Stephanie breaks down your options...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
We get it. They scheduled a Zoom call during lunch. Bummer. But there are some things you just CAN'T do...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
A RECRUITER giving advice for RETENTION?! What?! Turns out that, in a sneaky way, demand for key talent retention is actually a key strategy in recruiting...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
You know the role isn't a good fit, but they turn on the charm anyway.....and you fall for it. What do you do?Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Stephanie breaks down the key distinction between leadership and management, including the best advice for current and aspiring leaders alike, and the lessons that still echo from 2020.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Risk intolerant? You're not alone. Learn why uncertain times may call for patience.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
For better or worse, your reputation will precede you. Let's try not to make it for worse...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
M&A got you spooked? No need to fear. In fact, a little shake-up may be just the thing to stir up some unexpected opportunities...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
So, you've got this deal all tied up, right? WRONG. Or at least it's wrong if you do one of the following...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
Sometimes you just can’t do it alone. So do you have someone trusted in your corner that you can turn to in tough times? Here’s why it might be a good idea to get that person lined up early…Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.
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