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How to Write a Job Ad That Will Make Candidates Want to Apply
Writing a job ad is no easy task. You want to be clear about the position you're hiring for, the qualifications you're looking for, and...
James Johnson
Jul 7, 20232 min read


Employer Branding: How to Make Your Company More Attractive to Candidates
In today's competitive job market, it's more important than ever for organizations to have a strong employer brand. A strong employer...
James Johnson
Jun 28, 20232 min read


📢 Exciting Times Ahead: Exploring the Job Market Outlook in Tech and Startups! 🌟
The tech industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape, and the job market within this space is brimming with endless possibilities....
James Johnson
Jun 20, 20232 min read


Hiring is not hard, so why do hiring managers get it so wrong?
Hiring is one of the most important tasks that a manager can do. It's also one of the most challenging. After all, you're trying to find...
James Johnson
Jun 15, 20232 min read
Hiring Manager June Newsletter: Gaining an advantage in hiring
As 2023 rolls along, hiring isn’t getting any easier for a lot of companies. Talent is increasingly scarce, and you need any advantage...
James Johnson
Jun 2, 20233 min read


Technology Startups and Preparing for a Downturn
In the business world, downturns and recessions are inevitable. The unpredictability of the economy can cause challenges for startups and...
James Johnson
Mar 21, 20232 min read


March Client Newsletter
We’re all “a little bit Irish” on St. Patrick’s Day. But on Crochet Week (the second week of March) are we all a little bit crafty? On...
James Johnson
Mar 7, 20233 min read


March Candidate Newsletter: Are you a little bit Irish?
We’re all “a little bit Irish” on St. Patrick’s Day. But on Crochet Week (the second week of March) are we all a little bit crafty? On...
James Johnson
Mar 6, 20232 min read


Clients - February Newsletter: The tenor of hiring in early 2023
The tenor of hiring for 2023 has been tentatively set, and for those I’m working with in my role as a Fractional Recruiter, we’re off to...
James Johnson
Feb 15, 20233 min read


February Candidates Newsletter: 3 reasons to quit your job right now
Perhaps you’re already head-down in a hunt for a better job. Or you’re simply contemplating it and keeping your options open. Either way,...
James Johnson
Feb 14, 20232 min read


Looking ahead to an award-worthy year
Welcome to 2023. In this first newsletter of the year, a few things that are on my mind and might be on yours, too: How to excel as an...
James Johnson
Jan 3, 20233 min read


Candidates: 3 questions to ask yourself this January
A fresh new year is here, and maybe, for you, that means taking some time to be introspective about your career. This month, I pose three...
James Johnson
Jan 2, 20232 min read


Candidates Celebrating the Wins
Are you closing out this year feeling satisfied with your current position or looking forward to making a shift in 2023? I’m here for you...
James Johnson
Dec 2, 20222 min read


Ingenious Ideas to Kickstart Your 2023 Hiring
We did it. We closed another year out. There was a time a few years back when just getting to 2023 seemed like a hurdle. But here we are!...
James Johnson
Dec 1, 20223 min read


What’s New in Hiring for Q4
Personality matters. A lot. There are few roles you would hire for where it wouldn’t. Chieh Huang, co-founder and CEO of Boxed, has a...
James Johnson
Nov 3, 20223 min read


Perspectives on getting hired this month
We tend to think of grit as the highest of benevolent traits. People who finish marathons even after they’ve broken a bone, that kind of...
James Johnson
Nov 2, 20223 min read


Insight to Gain the Hiring Edge
Looking for ways to get an edge in this competitive hiring market? Aside from, ahem, working with the best possible recruiter? In this...
James Johnson
Oct 5, 20223 min read


Getting Your Ducks in a Row for a New Role
As you’re looking for a new role, there can be a lot of down time — particularly if you’ve already left your last one. This is an...
James Johnson
Oct 4, 20223 min read


September Newsletter: The Current State of Hiring
As we round the bend to the end of the year, hiring is most likely still front and center in your span of awareness. In this month’s...
James Johnson
Sep 12, 20222 min read


September Newsletter: The emotionally intelligent job seeker
Emotional intelligence is an often-overlooked and understated character trait that hiring managers don’t even know they’re looking for....
James Johnson
Sep 12, 20223 min read
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