Career

“Exercise” Your Interview Skills!

Webster’s Dictionary (Excuse me? What’s that?... I meant Wikipedia), defines muscle atrophy as a decrease in the mass of muscle. Luckily, modern medicine has shown that moving around and getting active as soon as possible after a surgery or injury has big positive effects. Many of us, including myself, also know the positive outcomes of staying active by working out and/or going to the gym regularly. Although atrophy is not exactly what I am fighting at this point, it’s more “older” age, I realize the importance of keeping your muscles moving.

Believe in Yourself

A phrase I find myself repeating to my sons on a regular basis is “believe in yourself”. I try my best to lead by example and be the best version of myself in every aspect of life. I want my kids to know that if they work hard and believe in themselves, they can achieve almost anything they set out to do. When I think about it, confidence is also something I should be preaching to my job candidates while prepping them for their interviews! ...

Fantasy Football & Hiring- What Type of “Player” Are YOU?

According to Chicago-based employment research firm, Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Fantasy Football will cost US employers $17 Billion in lost productivity. So naturally, I started the first ever Hobson Fantasy Football league this year!…

…Last week 8 of us sat in the 'War Room' (our recently renovated Conference Room) agonizing over each pick we’d all spent hours (after 5PM of course) studying trends, and relying on ESPN Senior Fantasy Analyst Matthew Berry’s hot takes and advice!

Getting to the Gold … or Getting Through the Day?

If you’ve ever talked with me or read any of my blog posts, you’ve probably surmised that I’m a positive individual… It is in fact, a truth: I always try to “kill ‘em with kindness” and believe that having the “it” factor involves becoming the best version of yourself, personally and professionally.

Rockin’ the Executive Recruiting World

Most of my professional life has been spent in the ever-challenging and dynamic world of Executive Recruiting ... Most of my personal life has been spent in the topsy-turvy, often crazy, and always rewarding, world being of a professional gigging musician….

Remote (Work) Control

Recently, I started dividing my time living and working in two states. I thought the transition would be relatively simple, but then found out … not so much.  It has been a challenge to get things set up remotely, find the right contractors, know who to call and who I can trust, and most of all being organized and self-disciplined to work productively

The Great Stability Myth

As my boss Danny Cahill famously says at his training seminars,“salespeople enjoy the world’s only job security.”  This is indeed a fact, yet I’ve never understood why some candidates (particularly in the sales world) say that they are looking for a more “stable” opportunity, by gearing their search towards bigger companies.

Living the Dream – My 4-Step Blueprint

“How are you?”

“Living the dream – one day at a time.” That’s my answer every time I’m asked. Originally I hoped it would be my trademark, to help distinguish me from the average ‘Joe Recruiter’, but it’s now evolved into a daily practice. It’s made me happier and more successful in all aspects of life.

Unfortunately, They Don’t Make ‘Spanx’ For Your Career

So, you’ve proclaimed 2015 to be the year you get in the best physical shape of your life. You’ve armed yourself with the best workout gear and gadgets, and made enough kale smoothies to last for months-GO You! ... But what about the health of your career?

Naughty or Nice, you need a Career Shopping List this Holiday!

If the length of time it recently took me to find a parking spot at the mall is any indication…the holiday season is in full gear! As busy as everyone is with holiday planning, now is the time to also get busy with your career planning for next year.

As you’re writing your shopping list, take a moment to read this: