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By: Bill Wednieski The moment you’ve been waiting for has finally come; you’ve been offered a new…
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By: Anna Wierda In the realm of job hunting, your resume is often your first impression to…
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By: Rachel Williams As a dedicated recruiter, it pains me to see a skilled candidate receive a…
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I do love what I do. In this profession, one of the very special moments is delivering…
Read moreThe customer is not always right
12 December, 2023
Since our inception in late 2019, The Headhunters has always put a premium on client satisfaction. During…
Read moreInterviewer tips
06 December, 2023
Tips for interviewers By: Bill Wednieski There is a popular saying in professional golf: “You can’t win a golf…
Read moreThe toolkit for job seekers
31 October, 2023
My humble brag is that I tend to know what’s up in the job market before it…
Read more“Why do I need a recruiting firm? I have my own recruiters.”
20 September, 2023
This is a question you’ve probably asked yourself, or maybe asked a recruiter who called to try…
Read moreA playbook for landing your dream job
12 September, 2023
So, you've landed an interview for that dream job, congratulations! Now, before you start panicking, let's break…
Read moreThe best kept secret: passive pocket candidates
29 August, 2023
There are many reasons candidates look for new roles and it is no secret that gainfully employed…
Read moreMust ask interview questions for candidates
28 July, 2023
Be sure to set the table first. Prior to any interview, candidates should be prepared and have…
Read moreThe secret to standing out in a sea of LinkedIn profiles
28 July, 2023
Do you ever feel like you're missing out on job opportunities because you're not being contacted by…
Read moreThe symphony in your head
27 June, 2023
Visionary leadership and entrepreneurship have been around forever, and there is something that is so dang cool…
Read moreHow job seekers should use a Headhunter
17 May, 2023
Are you too busy to look for a new job? A headhunter can be an invaluable resource…
Read moreHow would you like to take a pay cut?
09 May, 2023
Around the time I turned 40, I was offered my first CFO job at a Tier 2…
Read moreWater always finds its level
22 March, 2023
If you’ve known me for a while, you’ve likely heard me use this phrase in both professional…
Read moreGet your money’s worth
07 March, 2023
Frequently, hiring managers and business owners engage the services of a headhunter without a full picture of…
Read moreOur current take on the job market: February 2023
10 February, 2023
If you keep up on the current job market and economic news, you’d be aware of the…
Read moreWhy I Joined The Headhunters: Anna’s Story
06 February, 2023
Prior to joining The Headhunter’s team, I had the opportunity to work with at-risk youth, families, dedicated…
Read moreBreaking down your own competency
03 November, 2022
There are some things you just wish you knew sooner. About fifteen years into my career, a…
Read moreWhy I Joined The Headhunters: Sam’s Story
01 November, 2022
Like a lot of people, I came into recruiting almost by accident. Before starting what I considered…
Read moreSo, what is a headhunter anyway?
27 September, 2022
The term recruiter is broad. Too broad. There are many types of recruiters such as internal recruiters,…
Read moreDrop it like it’s hot
12 September, 2022
Cannabis is getting crushed. In the investing world a bear market is defined as a prolonged period…
Read moreThe worst employees ever
11 August, 2022
The Headhunters, LLC is only a few years old but we are racking up some truly entertaining…
Read moreBuy American, Buy Local
12 July, 2022
Last March I was reading in Crain’s Detroit Business that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) was…
Read moreSalary compression for loyal employees
12 July, 2022
A notable personal observation and trend has emerged over the past year. Record inflation is not news.…
Read moreWhy I Joined The Headhunters: Rachel’s Story
14 June, 2022
Though I loved being with future leaders day in and day out as a teacher, I knew…
Read moreBad-mouthing and the Blame Game
27 May, 2022
Generally, people fall into one of two camps. One is having a victim mentality; think “it is…
Read moreCandidate Tips for Delicately Handling Salary Negotiations
18 May, 2022
Most candidates would rather stick their heads in a vise than negotiate compensation. Salary negotiations are not…
Read moreUrgency: Speed kills
27 April, 2022
If we’ve worked together or you’ve known me a while then you’ve probably heard me say, “If…
Read moreThe Steps of Resignation
11 April, 2022
The moment has come, you’ve been offered a new role, or you feel it’s just time to…
Read moreMilestone: Today we fired a client for the first time
25 March, 2022
Today is a watershed day for The Headhunters. We fired a client. Since our inception in late…
Read moreInflation and today’s job market
03 March, 2022
It is not a new headline that the United States experienced seven percent inflation in 2021 -…
Read moreA New Category of Candidates: Anti-Vaxxers
23 February, 2022
As a recruiting firm we are always on the hunt for talented candidates. It is no secret…
Read moreThis is Still a Workplace
28 October, 2021
I frequently write about cannabis and the work our firm The Headhunters, LLC does in this space.…
Read moreImpossible Is Not an Answer
05 October, 2021
“Impossible is not a fact. It is an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. Impossible is a…
Read moreWhy I Joined The Headhunters: Garrett’s Story
05 October, 2021
I am always up for new adventures, whether it’s exploring a new place or even moving to…
Read moreVaccination Mandates are the New WFH
14 September, 2021
I’ve had the very recent firsthand experience of working with candidates at polar opposite ends of the…
Read moreDon’t let these interviewer tendencies make you hire the wrong person
21 July, 2021
How does this sound? You’re a hiring manager, and you regularly keep the best candidates interested in…
Read moreWas your resume overlooked? These two reasons could be why
13 May, 2021
Most people do not have perfect career paths or resumes- after all, we’re all human. Many people…
Read moreGame-changing Hiring Practices
04 May, 2021
According to the U.S. Bureau of Statistics, the average turnover rate in the U.S. is about 12%…
Read moreHow to create a rock-solid LinkedIn profile
21 April, 2021
We are all busy In 2018, Ladders, Inc. published a study that recruiters spend an average of…
Read moreCounteroffers: To accept or not to accept; that is the question
29 March, 2021
What’s the process to getting counteroffers, anyway? Let me tell you… it’s a time consuming and stressful…
Read moreHelp me, help you: What your job description has to do with it
17 March, 2021
HR pros: you’ve all gotten one… or dozens. A resume that came through your inbox and was…
Read moreA Cannabis Industry Snapshot
03 March, 2021
Lose the Stigma For a Growing and Legal Industry As of February 2021, more than half of…
Read moreCandidate or Employer’s Job Market?
26 February, 2021
What a change 2020 brought to the U.S. job market! During the span of just a few…
Read moreHow did I get into the dope business?
12 February, 2021
When one door closes another door opens In 2018, prior to cofounding The Headhunters I was the…
Read moreWhy I joined The Headhunters
21 January, 2021
The force is strong I’m no stranger to adventure. In the span of just one year- 2019…
Read moreIs your “office space” still in your kitchen?
21 January, 2021
5 tips to thriving and not just surviving in an at-home office. 42% of the US labor…
Read moreMaybe you shouldn’t make that hire
21 January, 2021
Red flags for the hiring manager For better or worse you find yourself with an open seat…
Read moreMaybe you shouldn’t take this job
19 January, 2021
Red Flags for the Candidate Great news: they want to interview you! The job market ebbs and…
Read moreCo-Founding The Headhunters, LLC: Ryan’s Story
11 November, 2020
The DNA of Entrepreneurship Self-sufficiency, determination, goal setting. These are just a few of the entrepreneurship traits…
Read moreBill’s Story on Co-Founding The Headhunters, LLC
08 October, 2020
An entrepreneur (at heart) all along For more than 20 years, I’ve been hiring and recruiting people. Whether…
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