Ann Willets7 days ago2 minWho Do You Think You Are?Over the years, I’ve fielded comments from male executives that should have remained unspoken. I’ve also been in situations in profession...
Ann WilletsFeb 151 minLike, Really? Literally, Gen Z!I’ve noticed a lot of my Gen Z and possibly late Millennial candidates have a difficult time kicking the “like” habit. Sometimes they exh...
Ann WilletsDec 30, 20202 minUse Your 2020 Hindsight This New YearAs 2021 approaches, I urge you to use your "2020 hindsight." Put all of the valuable lessons you learned from this turbulent year to goo...
Ann WilletsDec 16, 20201 minWhat’s the Buzz on Holiday Bonuses This Year?It’s no surprise that many agencies have instituted salary freezes. As a result, this holiday season beckons the concern weighing heavy o...
Ann WilletsDec 9, 20202 minIt's Time to Spice Things UpAs a recruiter, I can report that I'm noticing a surge in jobseekers already employed. It appears that employees who went remote due to C...
Ann WilletsNov 3, 20201 minAre you really that clueless?Sometimes, my fellow recruiters remark, “Are candidates really that clueless?” Sadly, I must say yes, every so often, they are. It can se...
Ann WilletsOct 19, 20201 minRemote Work Unveils a Generational Clash Lately, I've thought about the many ways the Covid-19 pandemic will impact the future workforce. Primarily, I predict hybrid offices will...
Ann WilletsOct 5, 20202 minWho Are Today’s Workers?As a recruiter, I think it's vital that I always know my audience - who I'm interviewing, what they value, and so on. Generational studie...
Ann WilletsSep 21, 20201 minGet Greedy & Get LostCandidates, it’s one thing to negotiate a job offer for a higher salary or greater benefits and secure an agreement, but it's entirely an...
Ann WilletsSep 15, 20201 minShould I Have More Than One Resume? Absolutely!Candidates have asked me many times if they should have more than one resume handy. My answer has always been: "Absolutely!" I have five ...
Ann WilletsSep 8, 20202 minDo You Talk Too Much?Nervous-chatters, over-sharers, and Chatty Cathy & Charlies alike, if you're seeking a job, I beg you to ask yourself this question: "Do ...
Ann WilletsSep 2, 20201 minDear Agency: Candidates Are Just Not That Into YouSome agencies have a harder time hiring candidates that stick than others. This can be for any number of reasons, but one big reason is n...
Ann WilletsAug 25, 20201 minIs Temp-to-Perm the Right Move?As more PR people job hunt, I’m starting to notice an increase in temp-to-perm roles. What does this mean for you, the jobseeker? Well, i...
Ann WilletsAug 17, 20202 minWhere Are the Jobs in PR Now? Since I started this business 35 years ago, I've noted that the "softer" side of PR suffers most during an economic downturn or crisis. ...
Ann WilletsAug 10, 20202 minWriting Your Resume? Keep it SimpleAnyone who is seeking a job knows their resume is one of the first steps in presenting themselves to a recruiter or hiring manager. Many ...
Ann WilletsJul 20, 20202 minHow to Avoid Recruiting ScamsI’m a recruiter, but like many of you, I continue to work in the PR industry as a freelance PR specialist. Lately, I receive more unsolic...
Ann WilletsJul 13, 20202 minHow the PR Labor Market is ChangingIn the wake of COVID-19, the public relations labor market is evolving and will continue to change. In some cases, for worse, and in othe...
Ann WilletsJul 7, 20202 minWhy Can’t PR Agencies Find the Perfect Candidate?In the wake of the pandemic, I’m seeing hundreds of travel and hospitality PR people look for new positions while the travel and hospital...
Ann WilletsJun 26, 20201 minA Dog's Guide to Being a Happy EmployeeToday is June 26, A.K.A. National Take Your Dog to Work Day. This day is always celebrated the Friday after Father’s Day. For those of us...
Ann WilletsJun 17, 20202 minYou’re Not That BusyThese days, everyone is busy. Over the last two or so decades, we’ve coined phrases like “busy complex” and “we live in a go, go, go worl...