The Theory of Everything… In Recruiting

Can you think of how Stephen Hawking and his expertise as a cosmologist, physicist, and professional quote-maker relate to recruiting?  Me neither.  But in honor of his life and all his accomplishments, I’d like to give it a try.  We are all a part...

4 Tips to Reduce Sales Turnover

Sales can be one of the most challenging roles to recruit for. The impact of poor hiring can affect an entire sales department. Meeting quotas, training, ramp up periods and travel can affect their success. If you use a strategic approach to hiring,...

How to Use Pre-Employment Tests During Your Hiring Process

The hiring process does not end with an interview; some employers might take additional steps to make their hiring processes more effective. These steps may include pre-employment testing, background checks, reference checks or a medical screening.

Planning Ahead vs. Winging It

As a recruiter you may find yourself working on multiple jobs in various locations at any given time.  

Being able to juggle various roles, companies and personalities can lead to some interesting phone calls.

How to Stay Optimistic During Your Job Search

As a recruiter, there are times when I feel like I am in a never-ending roller coaster. When I start a new job search for a client, there are always some positive and negative outcomes that occur. The positive parts are speaking with new candidates,...

Five Startup Growth Lessons Learned from Rapid7 CMO Carol Meyers

Drift recently hosted their first Roadshow with featured guest, Carol Meyers, Chief Marketing Officer of Rapid7. Moderated by Drift's Dave Gerhardt, the lively (and often times hilarious) Q&A featured a wealth of insights from Meyers' personal and...

3 Things to Be Scared of During Your Job Search

Being that it is Fall and the spookiness of Halloween comes along with it, there can be nothing scarier than beginning the hunt for your new or next career move.

Interviewing Lessons from the World Cup

The Men’s US Soccer team failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 3 decades, losing to Trinidad and Tobago.  It was a sad day.  As I lamented the loss and prepared to support the South Korean and French national teams, I can’t...

May the Force Be With You, Recruiter

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, we were introduced to an amazing adventure between light and darkness. As many of you know, the Star Wars franchise became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon exploring good and evil. However, I never...

On The Importance of Keeping a Healthy Work-Life Balance and Its Reflection on Your Overall Performance in Sales

As a sales recruiter, I have found myself acquainted with a decent number of sales people at this point in my professional life, from many continents and various markets. I can honestly say I have had some of the most colorful conversations of my...