Career Advice
Betting on Myself
About a year ago, I was going through some tough times with my personal life and work. I decided to leave my time-consuming, full-time job with the hope of finding something new, something exciting, something that gave me the freedom to have a balance between work and life. Nine-to-five jobs were never my thing, or…
Don’t Fall for ‘The Dangle’ During Your Job Search
You’ve been staying in contact with a talent recruiter or hiring manager at a company that you think is a great fit for you. After several weeks or months, they finally call to let you know your dream job is available, and they want you to apply. Fantastic. Congrats! However, when you open the job…
“Remember the Balance” – How to Succeed at Work and School
One of the great things about Goodwin Recruiting is that you don’t have to have an expensive education to succeed here. I joined the company as a recruiting partner in 2018. I showed up on their virtual doorstep with a work ethic, a love for serving others, a burning desire to succeed, and a third…
How to Be Successful in Your New Role
Have you ever thought you were knocking a new job out of the park, only to learn your employer disagreed? Or thought you weren’t doing so great, but your employer thought your performance was fantastic? Our focus as talent recruiters is to align the goals of our candidates and clients through transparent communication. To…
The Pros and Cons of Being a Teacher in 2022
Every profession has its ups and downs, and being a teacher is no exception. The past two and a half years since the start of the pandemic have had a massive impact on how organizations operate in every industry, particularly within the field of education. Not surprisingly, teachers are among professionals everywhere who are reassessing…
Why You Should Consider a Career in the Trades
If you’re torn between pursuing a four-year college degree or exploring an opportunity or career path in the trades, then you’ve stumbled across the right article. I have years of experience as a manufacturing engineer/manager in the automotive industry and can tell you firsthand the success I’ve seen among individuals choosing a job in…
It’s Not Retiring – It’s Re-Wiring! Come ‘Unretire’ with Me.
Have you been thinking about retiring but feel you’re not quite ready? The labor force is aging, and a lot of people are having the same opposing thoughts. You’re not alone! I hope this gives you a new and fresh perspective from someone who has ‘been there.’ Making the transition from being a full-time, lifelong…
My Amazing Life as a Traveling Nomad Recruiter
What does living as a nomad mean? Adjective. Nomadic people travel from place to place rather than living in one place all the time. Recruiting allows me to have an endless amount of freedom, exploring the country or even going outside of the country. You can live anywhere and be successful. To really understand what…
Why You Should Consider a Job in Information Technology
Outlook is everything in choosing a job and career path. This, of course, includes your professional outlook, meaning your aspirations and goals, but especially your knowledge of the market performance and projections for your field of interest. This outlook is essential to income and job security. Job seekers want to pursue jobs in strong markets…
From Marathons to Recruiting, My Journey Continues
Yes, have a good stare at these words. You’re about to read that I have completed 18 full marathons in the last 11 years. Surprising for a 6-ft., 215-pound, middle-aged man, right? Now, when you consider my professional background up until the start of the pandemic, you might not guess that this same guy who…
