July 2023

A Perpetual Prime of Life

By |2023-05-05T13:21:16-04:00July 31, 2023|Training, Recruiters, A Perpetual Prime of Life, Candidates, Companies|

As recruiters, there is a powerful question we ask candidates which typically elicits immediate pause, reflection, and authenticity in the answer. It is a question that catches most off guard, creates a feeling of nostalgia, and sometimes even prompts a smile.

“At what point in your career did you feel most fulfilled? When did you feel you were truly in your prime, or at your best?”

Unfortunately, more common than not, the answer is a story […]

Loss Aversion

By |2023-02-22T14:54:24-04:00July 24, 2023|Recruiters, Loss Aversion|

Imagine this scenario: a colleague offers to flip a coin and give you $20 if it lands on heads. If it lands on tails, you give him $20. Stop and ponder; would you accept that bet? For most of us, the answer is no. Behavioral science experts Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman performed an experiment which resulted in a clear example of human bias towards losses. The experiment involved asking people if they would accept a bet based on the […]

May 2023

Marshmallow Experiment

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

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 […]

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