Over the past decade we have seen a growing number of people diving into new job opportunities. However, this doesn’t mean that making a career change isn’t challenging. Transitioning into a new career can be a scary and uncomfortable process that can keep someone from taking that leap. Many organizations do not realize the importance of making a transition that…
By ThinkingAhead
When it comes hiring and the interviewing process, there is a lot of talk about acquiring good talent and retaining good talent. Unfortunately, one of the challenges is that the interviewing PROCESS is often outdated. Hiring managers are sometimes asking the same questions that don’t always allow them to find out of the candidate is actually the right fit. Did…
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Every day more and more Baby Boomers retire, and with the workforce gap between the Millennial Generation and Baby Boomers, employers are going to have to work harder at retaining employees. Money is not the only factor in keeping the workforce alive, management is the key reason an employee decides to leave or stay within a company. So how do…
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ThinkingAhead would like to congratulate Whitney Morris on another great year! After 3 years in a row of growing her business, Whitney was our top recruiter for 2018. Prior to entering the world of executive search, Whitney was a pharmaceutical representative for five years. Whitney is a genuine, self-deprecating, and modest person, and might even say she had no idea…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
