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Required vs. preferred experience—it’s not what you think
We treat experience like it’s math. Years on paper. Roles on a resume. Metrics in a bullet list. But experience isn’t math. It’s a story. And like any story, you have to read between the lines to get the whole thing. When you think about hiring someone with experience for…
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Why you need grace in resume screening
Let me guess… You want to post your job, be flooded with magical resumes, and feel like you’ve got a golden stack to sift through—each one better than the last. You want that “I’ll know it when I see it” moment. You want to grab the perfect resume, make the…
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Why I don’t follow timelines in hiring
You’ve probably heard it—or maybe said it yourself: “We need someone in this seat by the end of the month.” And while that sounds reasonable, real alignment rarely happens on a deadline. Now, I love a good timeline. I love a milestone to work toward, and I understand the very…
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The Untapped Power of employee referrals
If you’re hiring for fit above all else, you’re going to build something rare: a wonderfully cohesive group of people that, on the surface, may look very different—but at their cores, are magnetically similar. Their skill sets are complementary. They collaborate with ease. And when things get tough, they show…
