Recruiting Experiences Blog
Amy OviedoNov 13, 20234 minutes
2023 World Kindness Day – Monday, November 13
I had a different blog post planned for today but when I learned today is World Kindness Day, I had to adjust. I might be the Gen X-iest Gen X-er there ever was. My life motto comes from a business that peaked in the 90s and is now dead – Blockbuster. Be Kind. Rewind. If […]
Amy OviedoNov 6, 20234 minutes
Millennials & the Gig Economy: Employment is Shifting to Contract-to-Hire Staffing
AKA: #temptoperm #cthstaffing #temptohire #contractorstaffing Let me be clear – I am not picking on Millennials. Millennials have brought many welcome changes to the employment landscape. I am the youngest sibling in my family and my sisters will tell you that I got all the perks of family life – my mom was too tired […]
Amy OviedoOct 30, 20234 minutes
10 Scary Realities – Halloween Job Search Edition
Have you noticed the uptick in Halloween decorations this year? If you live in the suburbs of America, you certainly have. If you live on LinkedIn like I do, you’ve also noticed how many job seekers are pushing through the treacherous dangers and spooky nights of a full blown job search. As a lifelong Recruiter, […]
Amy OviedoOct 22, 20234 minutes
The One Generated by ChatGPT
Full transparency: Everything above and below these lines was 100% generated by ChatGPT. I often use OpenAI.com to help get a blog started and in the end, only about 5% of the words are not mine. There’s something about the blank page that makes it hard to dive in. Today though, I decided to try […]
Amy OviedoOct 15, 20234 minutes
Why are companies still checking professional references?
So many Talent Acquisition and Human Resources teams still check professional references. Unfortunately, it is extremely rare that a reference check creates a knock-out situation for a candidate to not move forward. As with any step in the interview process, if it’s not being used to consistently and effectively weed out poor candidate fits, it […]
Amy OviedoOct 8, 20234 minutes
What questions should I ask a Consultant before hiring them for Fractional HR work?
Human Resources has become a strategic component of any business. As startup and scale-up organizations are expanding, it may be necessary to consider a fractional consultant in lieu of a full-time hire. Additionally, consultants can be a great addition to an existing team in order to temporarily increase capacity for a specific need or for […]
Amy OviedoSep 25, 20234 minutes
What is Fractional Human Resources (HR) and why would I want it?
You’ve heard of and maybe even hired Fractional CFOs. In today’s post-Covid economic climate, you can hire just about any position on your team fractionally rather than investing in a full-time hire. Start-up and scale-up organizations have often used fractional HR or a PEO model before reaching 100 employees to manage their needs on the […]
Amy OviedoSep 18, 20234 minutes
RecFestUSA 2023 – Festival Experiences
First things first. RecFest is NOT a conference… it’s a Festival. There were reminders all around us, yet I still found myself resetting from “I’m at a conference” mode. As a bona fide introvert, conferences… and festivals, for that matter, are not my favorite thing. After experiencing RecFestUSA though, I’m a convert. RecFest will be […]
Amy OviedoSep 10, 20235 minutes
Are some jobs unfillable? Why would a Recruiter walk away from a client search request?
Short answer? Yes. Some jobs are unfillable. Read on for the longer version and some of the reasons that might make a job nearly unfillable. As a life-long Recruiter, I’ve been known to say, “I’ve never met a job I couldn’t fill”. The truth is that I’ve been in situations throughout my career to consult […]
Amy OviedoAug 31, 20235 minutes
Why are more Recruiting Companies starting to ask for money up-front?
There will always be a place for contingency recruiting – the quick fix to your just-in-time staffing needs. A race to fill the job quickly pitting firms against one another and hoping to get the best talent fastest. The model has been around for ages, even before Corporate, in-house Recruiting was a career option. You […]
Amy OviedoAug 24, 20235 minutes
🌟 Top 10 HR Outsourcing Ideas to Boost Q4 this year – Finish 2023 Strong! 💪
As I’ve been speaking with HR professionals over the past few weeks, I can see the end-of-year eye haze beginning. There’s so much to do as we wind down the year and some of the must-dos and some of the want-to-dos may be at odds with one another. If that sounds like you, it may […]
Amy OviedoAug 17, 20235 minutes
HR Indiana 2023 Review
Another HR Indiana Conference is in the rearview mirror! August in Indiana brings HR professionals three days of value-packed content, networking opportunities, and a notebook full of ideas you’ll want to tackle. With about 1500 attendees, HR Indiana is one of the largest Regional SHRM conferences annually. It draws attendees from the Tri-State area as […]
Olivia ThomasAug 10, 20237 minutes
5 Red Flags Recruiters want Interviewing Job Seekers to Avoid
We all know someone who is looking for a position right now. On social media, you may be seeing a ton of content from those outside of the recruiting space talking about what an ideal candidate interview should look like, what you MUST do in your first meeting with a recruiter, how to negotiate, how […]
Dom VargasAug 6, 20235 minutes
How to Stand Out EVERY TIME in Interviews!
Say this, do that, jump here, run there. You’ve heard it all. You really have. But today I am going to help reshape the way you approach your job search. Guess what? Most of you already do this in the context of your day-to-day jobs. So, buckle up and get ready to take a MIND […]
Haley SharpleyAug 2, 20233 minutes
Preparing to Attend a BIG Conference
Recruiting Experiences is gearing up for the Indy SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Annual Conference in 2023. Personally, this is my first large conference and I have been excited, nervous, and preparing like crazy. Here are my best tips and tricks to start preparing for a conference this size (around 1,000 – 2,000 people). […]
Dom VargasJul 30, 202310 minutes
Ultimate Job Seeker Playbook
Alright team- it’s time to get this bread. I am certain that if you’re reading this you have tried everything you could to land that next interview and yet, nothing seems to work. Or maybe you got through to the final rounds and no offer has come through. It’s tough out there, and the thing […]
Haley SharpleyJul 26, 20233 minutes
Recruiting Kind is focused on Candidate Communication, here are some tips to get you started!
In this ever-changing job market, one thing remains true; we are all humans. As such, we should be treating each other with kindness. Something that Amy Oviedo told me in one of my first days working at Recruiting Experiences was that a job change is one of the top-rated most stressful things that people go […]
Amy OviedoJun 28, 20235 minutes
Sales Interviews are just a little bit Different
Just a little bit though. Sales Interviews follow the same pattern as every other interview. The trick though is that Sales Professionals practice for interviews every day of their career. A Discovery Call in a traditional sales process is eerily similar to a traditional job interview. The fundamentals are the same, but the roles are […]
Christian HendersonJun 21, 20233 minutes
Kindness is a part of our DNA
At Recruiting Experiences (RecEx) we try to live each day with our core values at the forefront of everything we do. Our core values are Simplicity, Reliability, Excellence and Kindness. Living our core values makes us a better recruiting and HR (Human Resources) partner for our clients and the candidates we interview. Surely you have […]
Isabel RayJun 13, 20233 minutes
Reliability as a Core Value
Reliability is one of the most important traits that employers look for in their employees. At Recruiting Experiences, reliability means being trustworthy and consistent, and delivering high-quality work consistently. When employees are reliable, they build trust and credibility with their colleagues, supervisors, and clients. Our employees not only exemplify these traits of reliability, but they […]
Olivia ThomasJun 7, 20234 minutes
Excellence as a Core Value at Recruiting Experiences
Excellence at Recruiting Experiences Excellence by definition means the quality of being outstanding or extremely good. For Recruiting Experiences, it is one of our core values that we strive every day to exemplify in the services we provide to our customers. We define excellence as doing things the right way while also taking pride in […]
Dom VargasMay 31, 20233 minutes
Why Simplicity is one of our core values
When originally founded in 2021, our CEO Amy Oviedo defined 4 core values to drive the mission of our business. Recruiting Experiences values Simplicity in process, Excellence in delivery of project work and customer service, delivering Reliability with data, and communicating with Kindness through the recruiting process. For the Recruiting Experiences team, Simplicity can be […]
Rob BryantMay 24, 20233 minutes
Navigating the Talent Pool After Technology Layoffs
As if the previous couple of years have not been challenging enough, 2023 has been a difficult year for many companies and their employees in riding the economic turbulence and the ongoing technology sector layoffs. Many tech companies are trying to right size their organization to navigate the unknown market turbulence going on now and […]
Amy OviedoMay 16, 20233 minutes
25 Years of Interview Questions
I started Recruiting in 1998 so this year marks 25 years of matching people to roles. For my 25th anniversary, I’m sharing 25 of my favorite interview questions. An average interview will have 8-12 questions. Please don’t try to ask someone all of these. Pick and choose the applicable ones based on the needs for […]
Christian HendersonApr 29, 20234 minutes
Messaging Techniques to Recruit Top Talent
I want to start this blog off with a disclaimer. Messaging can be tricky, what has worked in the past might not work now and what works now might not work in the future. Along with that, what works for one person might not work for the next. Just be yourself and don’t over think […]
Olivia ThomasApr 21, 20234 minutes
What is the role of Client Success in a start up company?
Who is responsible for the success of clients? The easiest answer is that the entire team is responsible for the success of our clients. The harder question to ask is: who is building the processes of accountability and feedback for the organization to prepare for scaling? These past six months, I have been heading the […]
Dom VargasApr 14, 20234 minutes
What is the Recruiter’s Influence on the Hiring Process?
Are you on the job search and looking to gain more job search knowledge to better prepare for your journey? Let’s walk through three key areas where recruiters can best influence the hiring process! Interview Timeline and Quantity Recruiters are strategizing with the hiring team to determine what the ideal number of interviews will be. […]
Shalaya BoldenApr 6, 20234 minutes
What’s it like to be an intern at Recruiting Experiences?
At Recruiting Experiences, we want to train the next generation of recruiters and prepare them for the future. We want to leave a legacy of kinder and more efficient recruiting. This is why we offer internships. Our internship program gives people the knowledge they need to thrive in this industry and to ultimately leave their […]
Christian HendersonMar 27, 20233 minutes
What Common Skills Do Recruiters Look For?
Searching for a new job can be stressful. It can be daunting trying to balance multiple companies and keeping track of all of the skills each one is looking for. Each position has its own variation of skill sets that recruiters are looking for. If you feel like you don’t meet those requirements, it may […]
Yalonda BrownMar 24, 20232 minutes
Leveraging Mentoring to Grow Your ERG
We are so excited to have a guest blog appearance on our page from Yalonda Brown. “Yalonda Brown is a seasoned professional whose expertise spans over 20 years in both the private and public sectors. Her drive and self-determination has resulted in a myriad of demonstrable accomplishments as an intuitive leader, thought partner, and high […]
Dom VargasMar 12, 20233 minutes
What is the STAR INTERVIEW MODEL and how to use it?
Are you a candidate or job-seeker who is preparing for the next big interview? Today we are going to discuss a simple model to help candidates craft and articulate their skills and experiences. This model will help you to showcase the value that you can bring to your next employer. At Recruiting Experiences we interview […]
Casey HornFeb 27, 20233 minutes
5 Reasons Your Company Should Give Back
Volunteering is very important to us at Recruiting Experiences. We love making a positive impact on our community. There can be hesitation with volunteering due to time commitment or not volunteering for the “right” organization. However, we truly believe there are great benefits gained from giving back to your community. Here are 5 key reasons […]
Anthony VarnerFeb 17, 20234 minutes
How does HR fit within your business?
There’s sometimes confusion about HR and its role in the business. I’ve heard it framed as an executive function, an administrative department, a necessary evil, and the event planning team. None of these are very flattering or really depict the role of HR as a strategic part of the business. HR should be seen as […]
Hope DennyFeb 6, 20234 minutes
How I Got into Recruitment & How You Can Too!
Working in the recruiting industry isn’t a typical career path that most professionals initially decide to take. Many recruiters, like myself, fall into recruiting after starting their career in a much different field all together. In a LinkedIn study conducted it showed that out of 100,000 recruiters, the most common degrees were Psychology, Business, Marketing, […]
Annelise LefflerFeb 2, 20233 minutes
HR Profession without HR Degree
As I progressed through my academic career, I felt a bit lost. I didn’t really have a solid understanding of what I wanted to do or achieve. Let’s face it, it’s not easy deciding what you want to do for the rest of your life in the span of 4 years. I changed my major […]
Haley SharpleyJan 17, 20233 minutes
What does it really mean to be in Leadership?
This is a question I ask myself almost daily at Recruiting Experiences. For those who don’t know, we are a small, startup recruiting firm. I started as a Recruiting Coordinator on May 16th, 2022. I quickly realized that everyone wears a leader hat depending on the topic. Every one of us can teach another person […]
Shalaya BoldenDec 6, 20224 minutes
My Journey as a Marketing Intern
Getting to be a marketing intern at a start-up company is like no other experience. Every day is a new journey and I never really know what to expect in the best way possible. I get the opportunity to not only grow my marketing skills but to also learn about the recruiting industry as well. […]
Hope DennyDec 2, 20223 minutes
How You Can Avoid the Recruiter BurnOut
A major hot topic in today’s job market is burnout. Many talent teams across the country have been working around the clock to find top talent to fill their high number of open job requisitions. The level of stress for recruiting, sourcing, and hiring top talent amidst a global pandemic is high. You can only […]
Christian HendersonNov 29, 20224 minutes
Talent Sourcer or Junior Recruiter?
A healthy Talent Acquisition or Recruiting organization has various roles contributing to the team and their mission of filling job requisitions with quality talent. We usually first think of the role of Recruiter, but there are other professionals involved in the process of filling roles. Positions such as Recruiting Coordinator, Lead Recruiter, Recruiting Manager and […]
Hope DennyNov 4, 20223 minutes
What is your mental health hygiene?
Every day we brush our teeth to keep from seeing a dentist regularly for extra maintenance, and that is often looked at as good hygiene. But what is mental hygiene, and how does one practice having good mental hygiene? Your work can play a major role in your overall mental hygiene and overall health. It […]
Patrick ArmstrongOct 30, 20224 minutes
Diversity Last? Why Equity and Inclusion Matter
In my last entry, I talked about diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruiting. I went about defining what those things meant to me and how I believed they should be practiced throughout the recruiting process. As with everything in life, there is always much to learn; a recent article by Richard Leong, a DEI consultant […]
Jordan FischerSep 30, 20224 minutes
Taking a Chance on the Scrapper
Working in the recruiting field as a talent sourcer, I scroll through hundreds of profiles each day searching for all manner of candidates for varying positions for our clients. One repeating theme is hiring managers focusing on an ideal candidate and overlooking candidates with transferrable skills. For instance, when searching for a salesperson, sometimes hiring […]
Casey HornSep 22, 20224 minutes
No Time Wasted: Make the Most of Every Role
Part 1 – Do The Hard Work My professional journey has not been a straight path. Whether I loved a job or not, each role helped mold me into who I am today. One of those jobs was really valuable to me: the old jar factory. As a junior in high school, I was looking […]
Patrick ArmstrongAug 11, 20225 minutes
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Recruiting; An Introduction
You see it everywhere these days: DEI (or one of its numerous cousin acronyms): Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. What even is that? And what does it have to do with recruiting? If you have found yourselves asking those questions, I am hoping I can help. While I am not an expert, I am trying to […]
Morgan RileyJul 27, 20225 minutes
Building A Kinder Future; A Day In The Life of An Intern at Recruiting Experiences
If you want to make a difference in your profession, training the next generation who will do it is paramount. We believe that kinder recruiting practices can (and should) be our legacy. So, we started a search for the right interns for the job. After all, interns are literally the future of talent acquisition and […]
Christian HendersonJun 13, 20223 minutes
My Successful Career Shift from Server to Professional Recruiter
When I graduated school, I had no plans to become a recruiter. I’ve learned since, that this is a common occurrence. In fact, despite my network of recruiting professionals, I do not know anyone whose career goal was to become a recruiter. The field is in demand and has significant earning potential, but few are […]
Dom VargasMay 13, 20223 minutes
How To Find A Job Without Actively Searching
Do you ever wonder how to encourage recruiters to come to you with a new role? Are you in college looking for an internship: an entry level employee looking for their next step: or a seasoned veteran of the workforce who wants to share their wisdom with a new company & team? Keep reading to […]
Caly GroganApr 27, 20223 minutes
Ace The Interview With This Prep Technique
On their journey to find their next opportunity, a jobseeker will answer a multitude of interview questions from a variety of interviewers. These are important conversations that make or break the chance of moving forward for a job opportunity. Read on for tips to ensure success. Often, Recruiters and interviewers ask specific questions with ideal […]
Jada CrossApr 20, 20224 minutes
How I Used Networking to Find A Rewarding Career: And How I Pay It Forward, As a Recruiter
Networking is the action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts. We’ve all heard that networking is necessary to a variety of careers, but this is especially true in recruiting. I want to share my personal story of how networking got me to where I am today […]
Hope DennyApr 15, 20223 minutes
The Importance of Recruiter-Specific Training: And the Program I Used to Accelerate My Career
Today, recruiters are not just recruiters. On a day-to day basis we change our title from recruiter to human resource coordinator, career coach, scheduler, account manager, and our client’s brand cheerleader. Many of us wear all of these hats with no formal training. Recruiter effectiveness is dependent on a comprehensive skillset. Lack of effective recruiter […]
Christian HendersonApr 6, 20223 minutes
5 Tips for Successful Virtual Interviews
I started my recruiting journey during the pandemic, so I never got the pleasure of conducting in-person interviews. In a remote heavy, virtual job market successfully navigating virtual interviews can help set you apart from other job seekers. Here are 5 tips to stand out! 1. Whenever possible, enter the meeting room early and familiarize […]
Dom VargasMar 16, 20225 minutes
How Leaning into Ambiguity Sped My Career Development
I recently took the time to ask myself, “What has helped me to thrive in my role as Tech Recruiter at Recruiting Experiences?”. One word…
Amy OviedoMar 2, 20224 minutes
How I Built My Brand by Building the Brands of Others
A large part of my business at Recruiting Experiences is contract recruiting. We partner with our clients to act as an extension of their…
Caly GroganFeb 16, 20223 minutes
7 Simple Tips to Maximize Your Resume’s Impact
In my days spent as a recruiter, I’ve witnessed a number of simple oversights on resumes that have come between a job seeker and a…
Hope DennyFeb 10, 20222 minutes
Mastering the Recruiting Pivot: Staying Fluid in the Ever-Changing Recruitment Market
With the pandemic now in its 22nd month and unemployment rates topping in at 4.2{7acffa870a784795fb6dd45f0c2475f0571579ede772592b3f24c5c88be6950a}, many companies and organizations are continuing with…
Morgan RileyFeb 4, 20224 minutes
How Recruiting Experiences Won Me Over & The Universal Message I Want to Share
I have been doing regular contract work, alongside full-time gigs off and on for the better part of my career. I am an introvert, a bit…
Amy OviedoJan 20, 20224 minutes
4 Tips to Drive Retention Through Increased Employee Freedom
Take a hard look at what actually matters to you when it comes to environment and flexibility in your workplace.
Dom VargasJan 13, 20224 minutes
The Evolution of my Outbound Sourcing Strategy
Recruiting sourcing strategies are one of the most important pieces to the entire recruiting process. Without a well-built and…
Christian HendersonDec 6, 20214 minutes
Communication – The Secret to a Positive Experience
Effective communication has been an extremely popular topic on LinkedIn, recently. Whether it is between a recruiter and candidate, or a…
Caly GroganNov 14, 20215 minutes
HRIS Systems – Why Do Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Need Them?
Hi, everyone! My name is Caly Grogan, and I am a Talent Generalist over at Recruiting Experiences. I am so excited to engage with the…
Amy OviedoOct 31, 20215 minutes
Thoughtful Communication Throughout the Recruiting Funnel
Set The Stage for Success with a Well Thought-Out Communication Strategy If the eyes are the window to the soul, then talent acquisition…
Dom VargasOct 6, 20213 minutes
Resume Writing – It’s All About Experience
When you engage with a professional resume writer you are investing in a future playbook
Amy OviedoOct 1, 20216 minutes
Why Hire a Contract Recruiter?
Choosing the Right Type of Recruiter: Including my universal recommendation & a list of questions to find the best TA partner for you. I…
Amy OviedoSep 15, 20213 minutes
Job Fair Advice
There are a multitude of methods within our profession and, if something is working for you, and can be done with kindness and candidate focus -by all means- keep doing it.
Amy OviedoAug 15, 20213 minutes
The Blueprint to Building Stunning Recruitment Structure
Having a solid recruiting processes leads to a better work-life balance
Amy OviedoAug 8, 20215 minutes
We Need To Talk About Our Relationship(s)…
Building relationships and creating positive candidate experiences are the foundation of your employer brand. They are the reason people…
Amy OviedoAug 1, 20214 minutes
Mr. Rogers Can Help Train You To Be A Successful Recruiter
There are 3 ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind. -Fred…
Amy OviedoMay 11, 20213 minutes
Running through Imposter Syndrome
I’m a runner. I’ve been running since 2010 after a lifetime of saying things like, “I’m not an athlete” or “Running is too hard”. Still,…
Amy OviedoMay 10, 20214 minutes
Pay it Forward: Candidate Feedback is a Gift
As a recruiting professional, the opportunity to provide feedback will present itself multiple times a day. And, as you grow in your…
Amy OviedoMay 10, 20214 minutes
Candidate Goldmine
Imagine there’s a secret goldmine of resumes of qualified candidates who know your brand and want to work for your organization. Can you…
Amy OviedoApr 30, 20214 minutes
Why Your Best Candidates Abandon Your Employment Application
Bottom line up front – your application is too long and you probably don’t need it. Ok – I’ll provide a little more information so you…