Why Being a Mother Makes Me A Better Leader
Being a mother I have to be intentional with my time. So work, meetings, sweat and key decisions need to be made during business hours so I can be fully present for my kids when I get home.
The One Meeting That Will Increase Your Time To Hire
When your business is moving a million miles per hour a new role often looks like some kind of approval email, a vague resemblance of a job description and a salary range.
Should I stay or should I go?
Today's talent tip is something we have all faced at one time.My 2 cents if you or someone on your team is faced with this sleep depriving question: 'Should I stay or should I go?'
Top 5 Hints at Spotting a High Potential Intern
As a Campus Recruiter, I recruit for summer and spring undergraduate interns for our Los Angeles and New York City offices.
10 smart interview questions for candidates to ask in an interveiw
In a typical interview scenario, the last 10 – 15 minutes will be (or should be!) reserved for candidates to ‘turn the tables’ and put the interviewers in the ‘hot seat’.
YVR Talent Acquisition Community, Join Us!
Save the date. BrainStation has opened their doors to Talent Lab & our Speaker line up is something to get excited about.
How to gain internal buy-In and lead it to success
One of the biggest challenges in ensuring an awesome talent acquisition process is making everyone in your organization a recruiter
An Ode to the HR Business Partner
Within my career working in the realm of in-house talent acquisition I have (somewhat begrudgingly) come to acknowledge that the recruiting function cannot operate in a silo.
Take a Break From Whack-A-Mole
My coworkers joke that my job is like playing whack-a-mole: Since we are growing so quickly, every time I hire a new employee, another hiring need pops up.
The Portfolio Career
The stats; 7 careers in your lifetime, 20 different jobs in your career, millennials’ expected time in a role is only 2 years, 60% of the workforce is going to be working for themselves in 5 years.
The Privilege of Being an Intern
Two summers ago I started my job search for my first “big girl” job. This job would be my first step into the Human Resources industry.
Fishing for Talent through Employer Branding
Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: what do they all have in common? They are all channels for you to showcase workplace culture.
Hello From The Other Side - Agency Vs Internal Recruitment
The agency recruiter role consisted of elements of business development, sales, and talent acquisition. It was a perfect first step into my career as a recruiter.
The Balancing Act
Work. Life. Balance. Three words in every recruiter’s vernacular discussed at regular intervals throughout the day. We talk about it, ask about it, read about it and write about it.
9 Easy Ways To Reduce New Job Stress
Most people only do it a few times in their life, but whether you’re a CEO or a receptionist, or anyone in between, starting a new job can be one of life’s most stressful events.
HR Is Still Alive, The Cold Call Is DEAD.
I saw this image over the weekend and it got me thinking about the shift we are seeing in the landscape of business, specifically recruitment.
Candidate Experience Matters
Being a candidate is hard. You find a role. You get jazzed up. You spend a couple of hours perfecting your resume. You press submit. And you never hear back. It’s no wonder people hate recruiters.