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Welcome to the Talent Gold Rush: Where Everyone’s Hiring and No One’s Finding Gold
Automation, visibility, and volume promised better hiring. What we got instead: noise, fatigue, and the quiet need for human expertise.
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Leigh McKiernon
The Mid-Career CV Problem: Why Good Professionals Keep Writing Bad Resumés
Your CV should sell your future, not list your past. This guide breaks down how to rewrite your resume for senior leadership success.
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Leigh McKiernon
Yes, You Still Have to Practice for Interviews (Even If You’re Brilliant)
Great experience isn’t enough. Discover why clear, structured storytelling often beats brilliance in today’s job interviews.
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Leigh McKiernon
Your Company Brand Is Not Your Employer Brand. Now You're a Terrible Place to Work
Brand recognition won't fix your people problems. Read why challenger brands often outperform global giants in attracting and keeping talent.
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Leigh McKiernon
Fake It 'Til You Make It: How Credential Fraud Became Normal in Indonesia
Learn why fake credentials are thriving in Indonesia, and how hiring processes are quietly helping them pass through unchecked.
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Leigh McKiernon
Hiring Isn’t That Hard. It’s Just Being Done Badly.
Most hiring problems aren’t about the lack of great candidates. They're about the lack of clarity, context, and commitment.
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“I’ll Pay If I Like the Steak”: The Mad Economics of Success-Fee Recruitment
Recruiters work for free, gamble on outcomes, and chase ghost briefs. Contingent hiring isn’t smart business. It’s normalized exploitation.
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Leigh McKiernon
No One Will Say It, So We Will: This Is Age Discrimination
Multigenerational teams perform better. Still, age bias excludes seasoned professionals. It’s time to value wisdom, not just novelty.
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Leigh McKiernon
Indonesia Bans Age Discrimination in Job Ads. Problem Solved? Not Quite.
Indonesia now bans age limits in job ads, but without enforcement, hiring bias may continue behind the scenes. Here’s what still needs to change.
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Leigh McKiernon
Apply Now: Entry-Level Position, Five Years Experience, Magic Powers Preferred
Today’s entry-level job listings demand experience because training is dead. Degrees aren’t enough, and the workforce is left to figure it out.
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Leigh McKiernon
Everyone Is Lying and Nothing Matters: Welcome to the Modern Job Market
Recently a study found that 40% of hiring managers admit to lying in job interviews. And that's just the ones who still have a functioning conscience.
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Leigh McKiernon
Wedding Planners: The Project Managers Companies Deserve, but Will Never Hire
There’s an inconvenient truth skittering around the edges of every hiring dashboard, and it’s this: the most competent person to run your seven-figure…
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Leigh McKiernon
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