The Talent Trade

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.

Learn the 3 critical things to keep in mind if you find yourself in the perhaps unexpected position of having to search for your next professional role.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Find out what makes interviewing today WAY different than interviewing a few years ago (and why that's a good thing), the 7 most important things to keep in mind as you prepare for and conduct your interview, what to do if the interview starts to go a little bit off the rails, and how to conduct yourself in the eventual follow-up interview (because you're for sure gonna crush the first one.)Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Find out what is NOT the most effective way to lobby for a more equitable salary, and what to do instead.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Elise Gay, Recruiter with the Life Sciences team at ThinkingAhead, talks about having the space to "fail it forward" to win at the end, shares one of her favorite success stories, and explains what drives her in her work.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Stephanie provides a much-needed wake up call on keeping swagger levels from getting dangerously high.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Stephanie welcomes the Strongest Man in Kansas, and Partner with ThinkingAhead, JW Heflin, who lays out the benefits of being highly specialized, how to gain speed to market and great coverage, the mindset for turning around your down years, how to build 4 mega-valuable relationships off of a single piece of info, the importance of NOT throwing spaghetti at the wall, and... what keeps him from eating live young?Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Stephanie stresses the importance of slowing down and learning to course-correct in the moment, rather than living with regret later.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Experience isn’t just a number; it’s about being present and making the most of your time, even in a situation that’s less than ideal.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Jessica Gurley, recruiter on ThinkingAhead's Life Sciences team, talks about the "ThinkingAhead" effect, different types of approach by recruiters, and the importance of location, location, location!Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Stephanie asks the big question about banking that everyone wants to know…WTF?  Where’s the fun?!Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Host Stephanie Maas is joined by ThinkingAhead Partner and Recruiter Cathy Moll, who shares tips for building relationships and being a better listener and hiring & training recruiters, explains why the search field both IS and IS NOT a sales role, and talks about walking uphill through the snow, discovering Google for the first time, and a few hilarious faxing mishaps.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

On the hunt for the rare beast known as the "purple spotted unicorn"? We've got bad news for ya...you're not going to find one.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

In this edition of Recruiter Tales, ThinkingAhead Partner and Recruiter Jonathan McIntosh shares what he loves about working in search, and how for the right person, it's easy to hit the ground running.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Stephanie Maas wants you to check her out.......as a recruiter. Hear about the right questions to ask when finding a recruiter to work with, from both sides of the desk.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Stephanie welcomes special guest Jonathan McIntosh, Partner and Recruiter with ThinkingAhead, to discuss the "recipe" for conduct on a call, the beauty and the terror of a cold call, getting off "the ladder", and why the words should never outshine the feeling.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

In this first edition of Recruiter Tales, ThinkingAhead Partner and Recruiter Cathy Moll shares the story of how she found her way into the industry, and one quality that might make it a good fit for the right person.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Stephanie answers a surprisingly common question: is the so-called "Great Resignation" real? Spoiler alert...it definitely is.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Learn how to set yourself up for influence by scratching below the surface on matters like compensation, commute, and other potentially important employment factors, making the mute button your best friend, and learning from the Jedi Knights.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

A good recruiter has your back in a surprising number of ways, but only if you're honest with them. Hear one unconventional example, and learn why honesty is ALWAYS the best policy.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Discover why MPCs beat MVPs and the importance of finding your niche, being proactive, and maintaining super secret confidentiality, plus, what's Tom Brady got to do with it?Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Although they might sound the same, being hired and being recruited are two VERY different things, and only one of them typically generates long-term results. Learn the difference and why it's important.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Hear about the 5 areas to look for when building your confidence up in an uncertain market, the unexpected role of physical fitness and spirituality in recruiting, and more, all designed to get you out of your own head at work.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

So, you got your bonus. What does that mean for your job satisfaction? Happier than ever? Or time to hit the market? Before you make any big moves, there's a few things you might want to consider...Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Find out the 3 things to look for when evaluating if the person you're calling is a suspect vs a prospect, the most important 4-letter "F" word, and how to differentiate yourself from other recruiting options when entering "biz dev" (business development) mode.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Talent Trade host Stephanie Maas closes out 2023 with a fun exercise in year-end gratitude, and a unique way to frame your professional accomplishments as the calendar rolls over to 2024.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Talent Trade host Stephanie Maas wishes listeners the happiest of holidays and merriest of Christmases, and shares a few of her favorite traditions. Merry Christ-Maas!Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Find out how to better operate in marketing vs. recruiting mode, including 2 simple types of scripts that can create a roadmap to save you mental energy, better your business, land more callbacks, and provide more value to clients.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Learn how to plan your perfect workday, including being effective vs. being efficient, working your recruiting desk like a retail store, "10 x 10s" and "process calls", following your energy, times when a plan itself isn't enough, and rewarding yourself with a little snack.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Find out how a well-executed client debrief can become the biggest way to promote a growing relationship with HR, and learn the value of practicing awkward silences, the psychology of insecurity, getting a blessing before sharing, being gentle, loving, and direct, and why not everybody takes the head cheerleader to the prom.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Drill down on how to conduct a flawless candidate debrief, including how to get candidates to share their FEELINGS, put on your listening hat, and use the right phrasing to combat defensiveness, plus learn the 3 crucial areas of focus, T.Y.S.U.A.L. vs Z.I.A.L., and how a huge part of recruiting comes down to destiny.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

The relationship between candidate and recruiter is a two-way street. Avoid having to have a West Side Story-style dance battle over that street by finding out how to create your own "candidate creed", outlining how you as a recruiter are going to advocate for them, and what your candidate needs to do to hold up their end of the bargain.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Don't let a first interview feel like an awkward first date. Learn the reason why a lot of interviews can start off sloppy, how to create the best 60 to 90 minutes possible, and the primacy of actual live, back-and-forth conversation.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

There's nothing worse than an undercooked candidate. Get the lowdown on how to get your candidate ready for the big interview, including tips on identifying interview style, not being an oversharer, 3 categories of questions that are ok to ask, and one thing to definitely NOT bring up.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Ok, so robots can be funny sounding. But you know what else robots are? Prepared. Learn how to devise a script for your voicemails and outreach calls which will impress those on the receiving end, without sounding stiff and mechanical.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

Learn the 7 essential steps toward giving a rockin’ phone interview, including what to do ahead of time, how to prepare your environment, what to do with your own body, how to close the interview, and what to do afterwards.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

The truth is that no deal is a done deal, until its a done deal. Learn how to be skeptical, in a positive way, and about being married to process, and divorced from outcome when working your search desk.Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.