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The Evolution of Hiring: How Personality and Culture Fit Have Taken Center Stage
In hiring, the rules have changed. Resumes used to be the golden ticket—your track record, your pedigree, and the logos on your LinkedIn profile were everything. But in just a few short years, what companies value has shifted dramatically. Today, it’s not just about where you’ve been—it’s about who you are. And that’s completely transformed the way we think about hiring.
Why Hiring at the End of the Year Gives You a Major Advantage
As we approach the end of the year, many companies press “pause” on their hiring efforts. With budget planning for the upcoming year, as well as employee reviews and financial forecasting, hiring often slips down the priority list. But for organizations with the flexibility to hire during this period, the end of the year can actually present a unique advantage in the talent market.
The Software Industry’s Shift: Why Candidates Must Embrace the New Job Market Reality
Over the past few years, the software industry has been on a rollercoaster ride, with 2021 to 2023 marking a candidate-driven market unlike anything we’ve seen in recent memory. The war for talent was fierce—employers, particularly in SaaS, were throwing everything from 20% to 50% salary bumps at sales, marketing, engineering, product, and other professionals, simply to get them through the door.
Judy’s Insights: Think You’re Just Chatting with a Recruiter?
As an executive recruiter, I often hear candidates say things like, "Oh, I would never say that in a real interview." This statement always leaves me puzzled. What do they think the meeting with me is?
Why Hitting Aggressive Growth Targets Starts with Hiring the Right Talent: The Secret Weapon You Can’t Replace
As a CEO of a growth-stage, private-equity-backed SaaS company, you’ve got one job above all else: scale.
Judy’s Insights: Avoid the Trap of Perpetual Interviewing
Stop focusing on the perfect candidates and start focusing on the best overall fit!
The Executive's Guide to Choosing Between Contingency and Retained Search Firms
Understanding the differences between contingency and retained search firms.
Judy’s Insights: Behind the Scenes Look
A behind the scenes look at what goes into placing the top executives.
The Power Of Asking Strong Questions in an Interview
How asking strong interview questions can help you stand out in the interviewing process.
What is Happening with Job Posting For Executive Positions?
Why are job posting for executive positions not resonating?
Confidential Searches and the Role of Retained Search Firms
Confidential Searches and the Role of Retained Search Firms
Why overcoming analysis paralysis is crucial in getting top talent.
Why overcoming analysis paralysis is crucial in getting top talent.
You’ve Got To Be Part of Your Own Rescue!
Why pitching your company to possible candidates is vital in the interviewing process.
Attract The Best Talent
I was recently asked to sit on a panel and talk about recruiting trends for 2020 and some of the challenges we see in attracting and retaining top talent for high-tech companies. Recruiters learn a lot about candidates’ motivation behind leaving a company or reasons for making a career move. Here are some of the top things that can help you attract the best talent.