The Talent Trade

Good business development for a recruiter doesn't look like a sales pitch...it looks like a partnership. Here's the difference... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Once there was a woman named "Clara"...and her head exploded. Don't be a "Clara". Let Stephanie walk you through the best practices to make the most of your time, maintain your sanity, and unlock the secret to doing it all. (Spoiler alert: there is no secret). Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

It's not you...it's the market. Maybe you're an absolute all-star in your field. Maybe you're ready to get back out there and mingle. But think twice before making a move... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Struggling to move the needle with your organization, even after you've hired an experienced candidate to take over a leadership role? It might be because you're too busy reinventing the wheel to realize the bus arrived right on time... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Wanna be recession-proof? Wanna have job security? Be the top talent that the market is always seeking. Here's how to find out if you already are, or what you need to work on... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Why are your candidates are slipping through your fingers, even if you're simply trying to balance a thoughtful hiring decision? Here are a few practical ways to identify and overcome those bottlenecks before they derail your search... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Let's face it, recruiting is a team sport. Christopher Gray, Partner at ThinkingAhead's Energy and Renewables practice, shares the 3 big ways being a team player can give you a boost, 3 real-world scenarios where you might have to choose between a team approach or going solo, and how to overcome a few common roadblocks that can make teamwork difficult. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear...

There's a big wave about to hit the beaches of the job market, and it's not nearly as refreshing as it sounds... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

As a recruiter, your value to a client can lie far beyond your ability to simply supply a candidate. Here are a few ways you can make yourself a must-have resource... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

There's a big difference between sounding polished and sounding mechanical. Here are a few tips to make sure you don't go full robot... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Stephanie lays out the dead-simple roadmap for success and longevity in recruiting, including the proven, six step process for executing searches, and some tips on how to make sure you STICK TO that process. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

There's nothing wrong with having a pie-in-the-sky, perfect scenario, wish list. Just be sure to keep it realistic, and don't get greedy... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Think you've found the right candidate? Then WHAT ON EARTH ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

No matter what your workplace throws your way, a good recruiter can be either a shoulder to cry on, or a hand to high-five... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

ThinkingAhead ace recruiters Alex Grove and Kadri Lumsden explain how utilizing LinkedIn can help elevate your game, not only with visibility, but credibility as well, and share some tips on the easiest, low-stress ways to work the powerful platform into your schedule. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

We all make mistakes, and everyone understands that. But it's how you EXPLAIN those mistakes that could make the critical difference in your next interview. Here's how to avoid casting yourself in a bad light... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Take it from Stephanie: when your kid asks you what you do for a living, try to simplify... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Chris Spagnola and Jessica Martinez, Partners in ThinkingAhead's nonprofit practice, explain how when you're itching to get ready, set, and go on a search, the "ready" and "set" parts of that equation are often the most critical. Here's what they do prepare... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Chris Spagnola and Jessica Martinez, Partners in ThinkingAhead's nonprofit practice, explain the unique feeling of satisfaction that comes from making placements in the nonprofit arena, and the distinct way they approach their work for organizations, that leaves a lasting impact even after the role is filled. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportun...

Stephanie Maas outlines ThinkingAhead's unique slew of boutique offerings, goes through their 3-step process for making sure that the relationship with the client is the right one, at the right time, for the right opportunity, and covers the biggest changes from the past 5 years which have forever altered the job market, and the role of search within that market. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead a...

While you might think you've got a better position at your existing company all locked up, that doesn't mean you can coast through the interview. ThinkingAhead’s Jonathan McIntosh explains how to help those familiar colleagues see you in a different light... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Brian Vogt, Managing Partner and a top Legal Recruiter at ThinkingAhead, shares personal insights into his role, and the keys to building successful relationships with clients and candidates. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Making a hire for your team? Considering a move yourself? Here are the dead simple, but critical questions you need to be asking first... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

ThinkingAhead President Greg Boucher lays out the 3 mental constructs you must master in order to enter your flow state, and execute strategically, including how to build momentum, learn from your wins as well as your losses, create productive routines, batch work, maintain focus, and more. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking h...

Not quite gelling with a particular rule at work? Well, that rule could become an exception....before becoming a rule again later. Make sense? Don't worry, we'll explain. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.