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The Hidden Costs of a Prolonged Hiring Process

Why Time Matters in Executive Interviews

The interview portion of a hiring process can often be delayed for various reasons, such as full schedules, coordinating with multiple hiring committee members and business or personal travel. While these factors are understandable, it’s crucial to recognize the negative impact that a prolonged hiring process can have on securing…

5 Ways Job Searching Has Changed Over the Last 10 Years

By Nelly Grinfeld Resume Writer, Career Transition Expert   Job hunting has changed in many ways over the last decade. If you were looking for a job ten years ago, you were probably spending your time on job boards like Monster or Indeed, sending out your resume in response to…

Passive vs. Active Candidates: Challenging the Bias in Hiring

For years, many hiring managers have shown a preference for passive candidates—those who are currently employed and not actively seeking new opportunities. The belief that passive candidates are inherently better than active candidates has permeated the recruiting world, often leading to unfair biases against those actively searching for jobs. However,…

Building Executive Presence Through Your Resume

By Nelly Grinfeld, Resume Writer and Career Transition Expert If you are active on LinkedIn, or have started conducting a job search, you’ve probably encountered talk about executive presence. Having executive presence can be a critical differentiator in how you are perceived and how you’re able to impact those around…

Mike Sipple Jr. Nominated to Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

We’re thrilled to announce that Mike Sipple Jr., CEO of Centennial and Talent Magnet Institute, has been nominated to serve on the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors under the leadership of incoming Board Chair, Jason Payne. Mike is excited to work in support of the incredible NKY…

The Crucial Role of Leadership Development in Succession Planning

The need for effective leadership development is always important, but this is especially true in the area of succession planning. While succession planning ensures that organizations are prepared for transitions, it is the ongoing development of leaders that truly drives long-term success and resilience. By nurturing the growth of potential…

The Benefits of Promoting from Within and Key Traits to Identify

Before looking outside your organization for a leader to fill a key role, take a close look at your existing workforce. Not only are current employees familiar with your culture and brand but offering them upward mobility increases your chances of retaining them long-term. Benefits of Promoting from Within Promoting…

Succession Planning Examples, Data and the Outcomes

Succession planning should be a priority for any business.  We’ve written numerous articles on the topic and feel passionately about helping people understand the importance of not disregarding succession planning until it becomes urgent.  To further impress this conviction, we’ll turn to some past succession planning examples. Hearing succession stories…

Interview Attire: Should I Wear a Suit for My Interview?

Since the COVID pandemic, workplace attire has undergone a significant transformation. While many companies once required employees to wear suits every day, business casual, or even street clothes, have now become the norm. This trend toward casual clothes raises the question of what the appropriate attire is to wear for…