The Talent Trade

Don't make a rookie mistake and don't be a benchwarmer. When your time comes to play in the big leagues, consider these 3 factors...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Time to declutter! Not just at home, but professionally as well. Learn the 4 big categories to get into order for a smoother Q2 and beyond, the way they interact with one another, and how to attack each one.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

If you're looking for a candidate, you'd better keep your expectations...realistic. Stephanie shares a story of how she had to give it straight to one client, and why ultimately, they appreciated the candor.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

It's the magic word that might be the hardest to say right now, but making it a habit can change EVERYTHING...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Newsflash: it's competitive out there. Don't let the best RECRUITER stand in the way of the best OPPORTUNITY. Don't let your ego get in the way, either. Here's some good advice for managing both...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Are you getting questions like "why do I need a search firm at all?" or "what's the difference between firms anyway?" Stephanie's got the answers...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

What IS stability in today’s market? It’s not being part of the biggest organization, and it’s not being part of the smallest either. So what IS it?Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Making progress in the corporate world isn’t just up or down anymore. It’s sideways, diagonal, or sometimes staying right where you are. But what are the questions you need to ask yourself to get there?Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Don’t give in to the Negative Nancys….ANY progress, or even just holding steady, is worth celebrating…Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Stephanie breaks down the lion vs gazelle mentalities, the 4 pillars of building your desk and how to self-assess it regularly, and the 30-day challenge that can truly transform your game.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

They say that all good things must come to an end...but don't lose your head when it happens...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Yes, filling a search is about satisfying a client and getting paid. But sometimes, filling a search can still hit you straight in the feels...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Considering a career in search? Here are a few key things to keep in mind...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

"Aunt Mimi" serves up some advice that, as it turns out, is as applicable for the marketplace as it is for the rest of your life...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Piggybacking off of Episodes 37 and 38, Stephanie digs into how much you should be investing in terms of time and effort into certain searches, how to make that determination, how to find out if a client is as committed to you as you are to them, and why ThinkingAhead is a bit like a luxury car.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Stephanie shares what's keeping her spirits merry and bright at this most magical time of the year, and her sincere wishes for all of our listeners.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Stephanie has a hot take on a generational observation that, quite frankly, has left her a bit befuddled.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Expanding on a topic mentioned in Episode 37, Stephanie reveals the template for her quick, but effective, elevator pitch to prospective clients, which you can customize for your own use.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Stephanie breaks down the 3 different quality levels of searches, and the components that make up what defines each of those levels, as well as which criteria are "must-haves" and which are "wish I hads".Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Talent Trade host Stephanie Maas breaks down the Thanksgiving lesson that listeners can carry with them EVERY day, plus her favorite Thanksgiving traditions, and the #1 thing she is a total dork about.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Even as we head into the holiday season, Stephanie wants you to know that a little rest and relaxation isn't an option....because it's MANDATORY.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

If you work in banking, you know the elephant in the room. It's not risk. It's not compliance. It's not a flat economy. It's not the regulators. So what IS it? And is there a solution?Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Learn how the pros at ThinkingAhead execute next-level business development, including the 3 stages of client development, the 3 simple questions that unlock relationship building, when the "blind squirrel" approach actually has it's place, and the tricks to staying on the radar until the time is right.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Panel interviews, or back-to-back interviews can be daunting. But it's not you versus them.....it's you versus yourself, your experience, and your own preparation. Learn how to get organized for the big day, why to say "yes" to that drink, and what to do if nature calls.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.