Hiring Insights
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Are You Passing Over Great Candidates?
By Matthew Gough, Founder & CEO of Bridgeway Dynamics One of the biggest mistakes I see in hiring is searching for the perfect candidate instead of the right candidate. A hiring manager receives a strong resume, but the candidate is missing one preferred skill: They don’t have the exact number of years requested. Their previous…
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The Resume Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
A strong resume can get someone noticed, but it doesn’t always tell you who will be the best employee. Throughout my recruiting career, I’ve interviewed candidates who looked perfect on paper but weren’t the right fit. I’ve also met candidates whose resumes didn’t immediately stand out, but after a conversation, it became clear they had…
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Why I Chose Recruiting: It’s Never Been About Filling Jobs
By Matthew Gough, Founder & CEO of Bridgeway Dynamics Hire with intention. Hire for the future. When people ask why I became a recruiter, they usually expect a simple answer.The truth is, recruiting was never just about filling positions for me. It has always been about people.Early in my career, I realized that every hiring…
