This is not paranoia. This is not fear-mongering. This is reality. Recruitment scams are on the rise at a dangerous rate , and fraudulent job postings are being copied, cloned, and reposted on shady websites every single day. Scammers are impersonating real companies, real recruiters, and real jobs — and they’re getting smarter, faster, and harder to spot. If you’re a job seeker, you’re a target. If you’re an employer, your brand is being hijacked. And most people don’t reali

Stop blaming the talent. Start fixing the leadership. Most companies don’t fail at hiring because they can’t find good people. They fail because leadership refuses to evolve. The hiring market didn’t suddenly break. Talent didn’t disappear. What changed is the way people work, what they tolerate, and what they expect from leadership — and most organizations are still hiring like it’s 2005. 👉Same job descriptions. 👉Same posting strategy. 👉Same untrained hiring managers. 👉S

There’s a version of job searching that career blogs love to talk about. The optimistic one. The “polish your resume, network more, stay positive” version. And then there’s the real one. The one where you’ve applied to hundreds—maybe thousands—of jobs. The one where you check every box in the job description. And still… nothing. No reply. No acknowledgment. No respect. Just silence. The Cycle That Wears You Down It usually starts with hope. You see a role that fits you perfe

Let’s just say the quiet part out loud: DEI, as it’s been practiced over the last few years, is dead. Not “evolving.” Not “rebranded.” Dead. ⚰️💀 And before anyone fires up the corporate defense sirens, let me be crystal clear — this isn’t an argument against diversity, fairness, or basic human decency. 👍 What doesn’t work is turning hiring into a social experiment driven by ideology instead of outcomes. I’ve spent nearly two decades in recruiting, executive search, and staf

I spend a LOT of time ripping on companies, hiring managers and the hiring process. So here, let me take a shot at the job seekers. Not all of them, just a certain group of them. But don't worry - I have plenty more to say on the other stuff. There’s an ugly trend ripping through today’s entry to mid-level job market — and it’s not regional, seasonal, or economic. It’s everywhere. 🌍 And it’s costing job seekers opportunities and employers sanity. 😤 It’s the one thing you ca

Let’s be honest—job searching isn’t just a “process.” It’s a mental fight most people never see.

The truth is: evaluating talent is its own expertise. And far too often, the people making hiring decisions aren’t actually experts in it.

I’ve had the opportunity to work with, partner with, and train a lot of recruiters over my nearly 20 years in the game — as a recruiter, business leader, and team builder. I’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with some incredible people and ridiculously talented professionals. And I’ve also had the unfortunate experience of working with a few where, honestly, I just sit there thinking, “Yeah… this ain’t it. You need to be doing something else.”   Most recruiters don’t ch

Let’s be honest — the job process can be downright terrifying. I’ve been in this game for a long time, and even now, I see the same fear play out every single day. For job seekers, it’s not just about finding a new role — it’s about putting yourself out there, opening up your life, and hoping someone on the other end sees your value. That’s a scary place to be. Companies and hiring officials toy with you at every turn, showing you the red balloon when in fact they're just lur

Here we are… 2025. The other day, I received a message from a former colleague who suggested I dial back my “enthusiasm” — let’s call it that — regarding one of my recent posts. Their warning? That I might alienate and lose half my audience. The implication was that I was just another “keyboard warrior,” hiding behind a screen. I didn’t respond right away. I took a couple of days to sit with it. And yes, I even took down one of my posts because, even for me, it was a little t

🚨 ATTENTION GOOD EGGS 🚨 Where Are All the Good Ones? I’m looking to connect with the real Recruiting Professionals out there—the ones who actually care. There are too many bad eggs giving our business a bad name. Let’s cut through the noise, come together, and do what we’re supposed to do: help people. Recruiting the Right Way – What Makes A Recruiter…A Recruiter? ✅ Don’t pretend to be something you’re not. ✅ Hold yourself to the highest moral and ethical standard. ✅ Have a