The Talent Trade

Sometimes you just can’t do it alone.  So do you have someone trusted in your corner that you can turn to in tough times?  Here’s why it might be a good idea to get that person lined up early…Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

The ThinkingAhead staff of recruiters share 10 tips for acing a remote interview and creating a lasting impression in the mind of your interviewer.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Executive recruiters Chris Spagnola and Jonathan McIntosh share helpful tips on how to prepare for a successful first interview, and how to best navigate post-interview etiquette.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Career Service experts Hans Schlegel, Ben Kessler, Raul Krebs, and Priit Suitslepp share 6 tips for how to best perform a career search.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Stephanie lays out ThinkingAhead's proven 7-step system for being persistent (but not obnoxious) in building trust and familiarity for business development and marketing. Here's a big hint: hit those phones.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Sometimes an interview is a little bit like a date...someone's got to take the lead. If you're a client, that someone should be you...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Do you think LeBron James does his own salary negotiations? Do you think you're better than LeBron James? Learn how a good recruiter can help you land more than just your requested compensation, and why it's probably best just to stay out of their way.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Change is inevitable. But whether you're a client or a candidate, change doesn't have to mean doom. In fact, it rarely does. Here are a few good reasons why you should embrace it...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

ThinkingAhead Recruiting Partner and Legal Practice Manager Brian Vogt dives into the psychology of recruiting, leads Stephanie in a couple of roleplays, considers what it might be like talking to your future boss, and explains how quicker failure leads to quicker success.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Listen up leaders: training is no longer optional. Why is training more critical now than ever? Glad you asked...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Learn the 3 (maybe 4) simple steps you can adopt to lay strong foundations for success in your business.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Chris Gray, Partner in the Energy & Renewables practice at ThinkingAhead Executive Search, shares his unlikely journey from music to search, the 5 mental categories to consider to stay in the right headspace, how to keep building momentum, and why tuning out reality is sometimes necessary.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Find out how ThinkingAhead's unique approach to search seemingly has one client questioning reality itself.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Why do people leave a job? Statistically, it's NOT money. Ok, so what IS it? Find out what the factors are, and if you as a leader could be one of them.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Stephanie helps you overcome "analysis paralysis" with advice from, among other things, the timeless wisdom of Karate Kid...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

It's a nightmare subject for a lot of recruiters and candidates alike. But when IS the right time to make a counter offer? And are you sure your reasons for making one are the right reasons?Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Derek Schlender, National SBA Executive Recruiter with ThinkingAhead Executive Search, joins the program to share the MPC approach to driving business, the fastest way to find your niche in the market, the MOST important question when marketing talent, and how to avoid throwing spaghetti on the wall.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

How important is your job title, REALLY? The answer could be not a bit, or quite a lot, depending on who's looking. Tune in to learn when you shouldn't be bothered about a title, and conversely, when to get righteously indignant over it. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

How do you get your year off to a strong start? What's the difference between a goal and a dream? Stephanie explains...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Bonus season can really get the mental gears turning for a lot of people, both on the hiring side, and those in the job roles. But the money itself is rarely why...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Were The Clash experts in the recruiting space? Not exactly. But Stephanie Maas addresses the question with some tips on how to evaluate if it's time to exit your current role, and how to make a principle-based decision when doing so.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Head still spinning from 2024? Too bad. 2025 is here, and it's time to get your head in the game. Here's a tip on a good place to start...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

So you had a bit of a good time.  Maybe TOO good.  But now it’s time to get back to work.  But HOW?Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Stephanie Maas shares the memories and the gratitude for you (yes, YOU) that keeps her season merry and bright.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Unemployment is low.  Talent is coveted.  Maybe it’s time to jump ship and get back in the market?  Not so fast, buster…Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Stephanie is joined by Elise Gay, Executive Search Partner specializing in the Legal and Life Sciences division of ThinkingAhead, explaining her "Roomba" process for search, sharing a unique way to exercise, and talking about avoiding the "post and pray" approach to recruiting, why (and how) to always recycle in your work, and the importance of self care and a positive mentality outside of the office.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

What’s The Talent Trade thankful for this year?  In short…YOU.  Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Yes, the year is nearly over, but don’t take your eye off of the ball.  Instead, might we recommend taking a brief trip to “fantasy island”…Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

They say that the quickest path is a straight line, and that’s true in conversation as well.  Learn why if you’re at all unsure, whatever your situation, it’s best to just talk it out.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Stephanie is joined by Jennifer White from ThinkingAhead’s legal recruiting space, who shares the unique challenges and rewards of working with firms, explains retained vs. contingency searches, partners vs. vendors, and more wisdom from her top-producing desk.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Feel like references aren’t adding much to your resume and interview process the way that you’ve been using them?  That’s because you need to try THIS instead.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Hans Schlegel, Partner and Sales Recruiter with ThinkingAhead Executive Search, talks about what attracted him to the field of search, and to ThinkingAhead specifically, and shares the story of a particular candidate for whom he was able to make a life-changing impact.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Yes; just because you’ve got one foot out the door already, there’s a right and a wrong way to do it, and this is true from BOTH sides of the desk, both those resigning, and those being resigned from.  Pro Tip: screaming and throwing things is not considered best practices.  Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Looking to make a hire?  You can be offering the most attractive deal in the world, but it won’t mean anything if you don’t do it in a timely fashion.  Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Stephanie is joined by Jessica Gurley, a superstar Exec Recruiter from ThinkingAhead’s Life Sciences division, who dives into using technology to actually further humanize your professional interactions, the hugely important act of repetition, and just in time for Halloween, why so many clients these days are getting ghosted. Ooooo, scary.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Find out the one interview question you should never ask, and probably hate receiving yourself (I'll bet you have an idea of what it is), and some more effective alternatives to use instead.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Hot off her appearance in last month's episode, Heather Campbell, Partner and Executive Recruiter with ThinkingAhead's Nonprofit team, talks about how the search field ticked off all her career boxes, and how ThinkingAhead in particular provides the perfect environment for growth, both personal and professional.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Sadly, summer is over. Put those Hawaiian shirts back in the drawers, and focus up as we begin the mad dash to the end of the year. Learn how to set yourself up for a big finish, as Q4 looms just weeks away.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Objection! Overruled? No, not quite the right tack. Learn the 2 categories of objections you may encounter, the 5 points to being a phenomenal listener, the 3 best times in the process to handle an objection, and how to identify a stop sign vs. a speed bump.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

The #1 secret to employee retention.  Hint:  It’s not money.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Hot off her appearance in last month's episode, Kay Linder, Partner with ThinkingAhead's Nonprofit Leadership Search, talks about the interesting first career and skill set that led her into recruiting, how she excels within her area of focus, and what to keep in mind when dealing with candidates in this current market.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Critical advice, should you find yourself in an unenviable travel situation…Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Just a simple story about twins, toys, and a big pile of horse poop.  There’s a lesson, we promise.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Heather Campbell, Nonprofit Partner and Executive Recruiter with ThinkingAhead Executive Search, breaks down her process for prepping and debriefing clients and candidates, including the STAR method, not forgetting to lean into your results, the importance of phoning a friend, and more.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Derek Schlender, Partner and SBA Practice Lead, and Trinity Taylor, Partner and Recruiter with ThinkingAhead, share the skills they learned from working in the field of recruiting, and what they appreciate most about this unique and rewarding career path.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Learn how to enjoy summer the smart way, including adopting the right work mentality, some basic tips for being safe in the sun, and even how to survive a beach weekend with co-workers.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Stephanie welcomes Kay Linder, Partner with ThinkingAhead's Nonprofit Leadership Search, covering ground including the many hats a true recruiter must wear, the importance of planting the seeds of confidence, trust, transparency, and collaboration, using your head, heart, and gut together, and what being "fearless" really means.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Stephanie Maas shares a heartfelt 4th of July message on what makes the holiday great, what makes America great, and why the perseverance of our nation and one of ThinkingAhead’s core principles are remarkably similar.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Stephanie Maas shares her best advice for how to truly inoculate yourself against the ups and downs of the job marketplace, and the world at large.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Jennifer White, Partner and Attorney Recruiter for ThinkingAhead, talks about the connection between search and sales, the RIGHT time to catch a candidate, and throws a shoutout to Talent Trade host Stephanie Maas!Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.