Your friendly neighborhood recruiter advocating for the candidate experience, inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
Exactly one month ago today, I wrapped up my last day of work at NCC Group. It was a day that seemed almost unimaginable, as I bid farewell to what I once called my "dream job." The feelings of excitement and passion that had filled my days at NCC were abruptly replaced by a sinking... Continue Reading →
New month, new podcast recommendation! 🎧 In this episode of the Career Contessa | Job Search + Career Advice podcast the author of Relationships at Work and Vice President of Privacy at AT&T, Rachel B. Simon, talks about all things 𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜. I hear all the time "I'm not comfortable with networking" or "I don't know where to begin".... Continue Reading →
I've ridden my horse, created more artwork, started doing photography again and spent more time outside in the past few weeks since getting laid off than I have in the past few years of working a corporate career. My younger self would have grabbed me by the shoulders and given me a good "WHAT ARE... Continue Reading →
While I don't want to be yet another recruiter talking about the power of referrals in your job search, I can say first hand from my own career and from hiring numerous referrals — it works. It is something worth talking about! Fun fact: my last role as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at NCC Group... Continue Reading →
Time for a little reintroduction – I'm all about keeping it real, so for those who I haven't had the pleasure of meeting and for those familiar faces who have stuck around, I'm Tylir (she/her)! 👋 Most of you know me through my career as a recruiter and HR professional, but I haven't always been... Continue Reading →
Greetings, fellow job seekers and career enthusiasts! Today, I want to share a topic that has become all too relevant in my own life lately: the profound impact of choosing the right employer on your overall happiness and success in your career. As someone who has always advocated for others to "always be applying," recent... Continue Reading →
Before I step into any interview, I believe in arming myself with valuable insights that help me connect on a deeper level with the company and interview team.I do this the old fashioned way, by taking pen to paper! ✍ Sometimes writing it all out beforehand helps it stay fresh in my brain during an... Continue Reading →
As we enter the holy month of Ramadan, it is more important than ever for employers to recognize and support the religious and ethnic diversity of their employees. In recent years, we have seen an increase in racially charged attacks against Muslims, which can have a significant impact on their sense of safety and belonging... Continue Reading →
Losing your job can be a challenging and emotional experience. Whether you were laid off due to a company downsizing or restructuring, or you were let go for other reasons, it's essential to take steps to cope with the transition and move forward. As someone who has been involved in the hiring process, I know... Continue Reading →
As a technical recruiter, I have spent countless hours working with talented individuals, helping them to find their dream jobs and start their new careers. However, sometimes things don't go according to plan, and the unexpected happens. Recently, my company went through a reduction in force, resulting in the layoff of 20% of the people... Continue Reading →
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