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Talent Trade Tidbit - Why Be Honest With Your Recruiter?
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
Keys to the Marketing Kingdom
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
Talent Trade Tidbit - Hiring vs. Recruiting
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 storie
Managing Between the Ears
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 ThinkingA
Talent Trade Tidbit - You Got Your Bonus...Now What?
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 storie
Biz Dev Basics
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)
Happy New Year from The Talent Trade!
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
Merry Christ-Maas from The Talent Trade!
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 opport
Scripting for Success
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 Think
Planning the Perfect Day
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 w