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The Talent Trade

Southwestern Family of Podcasts - Southwestern Family of Companies

The Talent Trade is all about finding the right person, for the right opportunity, at the right time. But how exactly do you do that the "right" way? Executive Search Partner and Top Biller Stephanie Maas shares more than 25 years of experience about what it takes to be a top recruiter in today's "talent trade" market, using ThinkingAhead’s four-prong system focused on recruiting, business development, planning, and managing your mindset. It’s real, honest information about how to build your desk, perfect your niche, and stand out among the crowd in your search career. Southwestern/Great American, Inc., dba Southwestern Family of Companies, for itself and its related entities and their assigns, reserves and retains all rights to their copyrighted materials and trademarks contained in this podcast.

Talent Trade Tidbit - Fantasy Vs. Reality

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.

Aug 27

2 min

Talent Trade Tidbit - Don't Wait...Make The Offer

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.

Aug 20

1 min

Talent Trade Tidbit - Counseling Vs. Coaching

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.

Aug 13

2 min

Learning to Love LinkedIn

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.

Aug 6

16 min

Talent Trade Tidbit - Explaining a Bad Career Move

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.

Jul 30

2 min

Talent Trade Tidbit - Mom, What Do You Do For Work?

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.

Jul 23

4 min

Talent Trade Tidbit - What Happens BEFORE a Search Goes to Market

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.

Jul 16

2 min

Talent Trade Tidbit - Recruiting in the Nonprofit Space

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 opportunities by clicking here.

Jul 9

3 min

The Last 5 Years

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 apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Jul 2

8 min

Talent Trade Tidbit - Interviewing As An Internal Candidate

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.

Jun 25

2 min