By ThinkingAhead
Have you fallen behind the market value? If so, here’s a fix. Over the last several months, we have had a lot of conversations with candidates where money is the main motivator for making a career move. As a recruiter, honestly this can be a little frustrating, leading to you simply getting a raise at your current organization! With that…
By ThinkingAhead
Let’s talk about advancement. And specifically what we mean by the word “advancement” is active preparation for the next step in your career. Around our office we like to ask candidates, “what do you see as your next move, career-wise?” The answers we hear vary, but they usually sound something like this: “I want to get into management or leadership.”…
By Jonathan McIntosh, Nonprofit Recruiter
“I would take a pay cut.” Her statement felt almost like a confession. “Jonathan, if I could work under healthy leadership, I would be willing to take a cut in pay.” I was on the phone with another fantastic fundraiser who was all but done with her current situation and wanted out. She loved the organization she served and…
By ThinkingAhead
People are the heart of what we do here at ThinkingAhead. To build others, we begin by first supporting and enabling our own team members, creating a rock solid foundation from which we can uplift and empower others! So, it’s no surprise when one of our own makes a positive impact in her industry! ThinkingAhead celebrated when Rock Health recently…
By ThinkingAhead
No wonder our inboxes are cluttered. Over half of the entire planet uses email right now. According to a 2018 Radicati Group study, there will be more than 3.8 billion email users before the start of 2019, over 100 million more than the previous year. You only have a few seconds to catch someone’s attention. If you want to punch through the noise, you’ll have…
By ThinkingAhead
Recruiters are blowing up your phone. Now what? Your skills are in demand and the competition is fierce. Could it be the right time to make a change? You’re not really actively looking but, hey, it never hurts to hear about an opportunity, right? How do you decide if you should take those next steps? The unknown can make any…
By ThinkingAhead
When you’re looking to partner with an Executive Recruiter, you should count your blessings when you come across someone who takes their specialization and industry seriously; someone who is actively involved in the professional communities that their clients and candidates are a part of and someone who thoughtfully contributes to the growth of their own practice. Encountering an individual like…
By ThinkingAhead
Each year, The Ralph Mosley Award for Excellence is presented to an individual who embodies and embraces the spirit of ThinkingAhead, Inc.. This person exhibits high ethical standards, commitment through years of service, consistent performance, a positive influence on the company and its employees and active community involvement. The Mosley Award winner is nominated by their colleagues, making it all…
By ThinkingAhead
Here we are, just over a month into the New Year. It’s a time of re-evaluation and goal setting in order to successfully take 2018 by storm! What’s the best way to get in on the action? Create or revamp your LinkedIn profile! LinkedIn is a pivotal tool and FREE resource used by professionals to connect, network, hire and discover…
By ThinkingAhead
Chris Spagnola and Jessica Martinez, accomplished executive-level recruiters for ThinkingAhead, had no idea that their reputations had preceded them. But a previous client, impressed with their thorough and unique approach to search and placement, had recommended them to the Board of the iconic Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) as a team that would be capable of securing an organization’s outgoing president and CEO.…
