June 2023

Who Thanks Whom?

By |2023-09-08T18:06:25-04:00June 26, 2023|Candidates, TalentSphere, Companies, Who Thanks Whom?|

A recent article penned for Inc by Suzanne Lucas made the bold statement: “Dear Hiring Manager, Perhaps You Should Write the Thank You Note.” She continues: “The traditional thank you note is from candidate to hiring manager. That’s wrong… Just what are you exactly thanking the manager for? Taking the time to talk with you and consider your application for the job, right? But, what were you really doing? You were taking your time out of your day (and often […]

May 2023

Now what?

By |2023-02-22T14:29:41-04:00May 29, 2023|Candidates, Job Seeker Tips, TalentSphere, Companies, Now what?|

Take a moment to reflect on what has now been a long-circulating article via the internet and social media. Although it has a somber tone, it sets the stage for the purpose behind this Talent Sphere Update.

 

First, I was dying to finish high school and start college.

And then, I was dying to finish college and start working.

And then, I was dying to marry and have children.

And then, I was dying for my children to grow old enough for school.

And then, […]

Marshmallow Experiment

By |2023-02-22T13:53:55-04:00May 1, 2023|Companies, Marshmallow Experiment, Recruiters, Candidates, Job Seeker Tips, TalentSphere|

Inside each of us, a tumultuous war rages. One side offers immediate gratification, the exhilaration of living life in the present, and the excitement of spontaneous enjoyment. On the opposing side of the battlefield: patience to endure the uncertainty of the future, the cognitive ability to remain focused on a singular task or goal, and the capacity to choose anticipation over impulsiveness.

Countless articles have been written about how to combat procrastination, the relentless pursuit of effective time management, and techniques […]

March 2023

The Next Generation of Leadership

By |2022-11-22T15:11:06-04:00March 13, 2023|Candidates, TalentSphere|

The success of any organization is largely reliant on the strength of the leadership; conveying a vision, formulating strategy, and ultimately driving the direction of a company is no small task.  Thus, having a sustained and committed leadership development program can be a key differentiator in the trajectory of a firm.  Although bringing in talent from the outside has advantages including fresh ideas, competitive insights and diversification, there is nothing like a home-grown leader. Talent from inside the organization is […]

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