Archive for March 2026
Executive Presence
At the Director level and above, hiring teams already assume you can do the job. What they’re really deciding is whether they trust you to lead at scale. Executive presence is often misunderstood.It’s not about confidence tricks, polished phrases, or dominating the room. It’s about how you think out loud when the stakes are real.…
Read MoreCandidate Ghosting
Candidate ghosting has got to stop. The amount of candidate ghosting happening right now is unacceptable.I’m not talking about applications disappearing into the void (although that’s frustrating too).I’m talking about candidates who have already interviewed… sometimes multiple rounds… and then hear absolutely nothing. No update.No rejection.Just silence. In a job market that is already incredibly…
Read MoreExecutive Presence Shows Up When You’re Challenged
The moment that reveals executive presence isn’t when an interview or conversation is going well.It’s when you’re challenged. You give a thoughtful answer.And then the interviewer pushes back.“I’m not sure I agree.”“What would you do differently?” At senior levels, this isn’t a test of confidence.It’s a test of composure and judgment.Leaders with executive presence don’t…
Read MoreEarly Career Candidates Navigating the Current Job Market
After more than 20 years working in recruiting, I’ve never seen early-career candidates navigating a market quite like this one. Spectrum News recently invited me to share some perspective on why many recent college graduates are struggling to land their first role and what’s happening behind the scenes in hiring. Always appreciate the opportunity to…
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