Resources

As a 21 year veteran of the recruiting field, I’ve had the opportunity to send candidates on thousands of interviews with DC Metro area companies. Out of all of these candidates, I would consider only a handful of them to be a “natural” at the art of interviewing. The “naturals” innately understand how to say, and ask the right thing at the right time and, therefore, consistently receive job offers. If you aren’t a “natural” interviewee, don’t fret. The vast majority of people aren’t. Effective interviewing is a learned skill and with some proper guidance and preparation, you can ace your... Read More...

2020 was easily one of the most unpredictable and challenging periods of my twenty year accounting and finance recruiting career. Demand for our recruiting services peaked in the first quarter only to plummet once the COVID pandemic, and the subsequent lockdowns, started in March. Within weeks, all of our clients put their hiring plans on hold. Recruiting activity finally began to recover late summer and has slowly improved since then. While I am bullish that DC metro area economy and job market will continue to recover in 2021, it’s clear that COVID will have a significant impact for the... Read More...

As a 20 year veteran of the recruiting industry, I’ve interviewed thousands of candidates at all levels and stages of their careers. I’ve evaluated top performers, role players, and underachievers. Through these interviews and discussions with hundreds of employers, I’ve been able to pinpoint a myriad of reasons why some people climb the ranks and some don’t. Here are my top 4 keys to advancing your career. 1. Trust You’ve probably heard this saying before: It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. This phrase is of little consolation if you feel like you are getting overlooked for... Read More...

Many hiring managers believe that the best way to fill a role when utilizing recruiting firms is to engage several of them on a contingency basis for the same search. While this may work in certain situations, it isn’t the most efficient or effective way to find the right candidate. In fact, it can have an adverse effect on the hiring process and may actually slow things down. Here are 4 reasons why you should strongly consider engaging one search firm exclusively. 1. Commitment You will get the full commitment of your exclusive recruiting partner. Have you ever engaged multiple... Read More...

Hiring the wrong person to your team in a key role can have a devastating impact on your organization. It can hurt team morale, create inefficiencies, and cost you money. While virtually every manager makes a bad hire from time to time, it is essential to avoid these 4 costly mistakes to make sure you are landing the best candidate possible. 1) Hiring the wrong personality fit. Getting a good read on a candidate’s personality during an interview can be difficult. They will present the best version of themselves because they are trying to get the job. This can make it difficult to... Read More...