The Talent Trade

The Talent Trade

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The Talent Trade episodes

  • Time Management

    Once there was a woman named "Clara"...and her head exploded. Don't be a "Clara". Let Stephanie walk you through the best practices to make the most of your time, maintain your sanity, and unlock the secret to doing it all. (Spoiler alert: there is no secret).

    Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

    13 min
  • Talent Trade Tidbit - What's Your Market Value?

    It's not you...it's the market. Maybe you're an absolute all-star in your field. Maybe you're ready to get back out there and mingle. But think twice before making a move...

    Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

    3 min
  • Talent Trade Tidbit - Think Outside The Box

    Struggling to move the needle with your organization, even after you've hired an experienced candidate to take over a leadership role? It might be because you're too busy reinventing the wheel to realize the bus arrived right on time...

    Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

    1 min
  • Talent Trade Tidbit - Top Grade Your Skillset

    Wanna be recession-proof? Wanna have job security? Be the top talent that the market is always seeking. Here's how to find out if you already are, or what you need to work on...

    Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

    2 min
  • Talent Trade Tidbit - Speed Matters

    Why are your candidates are slipping through your fingers, even if you're simply trying to balance a thoughtful hiring decision? Here are a few practical ways to identify and overcome those bottlenecks before they derail your search...

    Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

    2 min
  • Teamwork is Long-Term Investing

    Let's face it, recruiting is a team sport. Christopher Gray, Partner at ThinkingAhead's Energy and Renewables practice, shares the 3 big ways being a team player can give you a boost, 3 real-world scenarios where you might have to choose between a team approach or going solo, and how to overcome a few common roadblocks that can make teamwork difficult.

    Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

    11 min
  • Talent Trade Tidbit - Silver Tsunami

    There's a big wave about to hit the beaches of the job market, and it's not nearly as refreshing as it sounds...

    Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

    3 min
  • Talent Trade Tidbit - Market Intel For Biz Dev

    As a recruiter, your value to a client can lie far beyond your ability to simply supply a candidate. Here are a few ways you can make yourself a must-have resource...

    Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

    4 min
  • Talent Trade Tidbit - Don't Be A Robot

    There's a big difference between sounding polished and sounding mechanical. Here are a few tips to make sure you don't go full robot...

    Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

    2 min
  • Eye On the Process, Not the Prize

    Stephanie lays out the dead-simple roadmap for success and longevity in recruiting, including the proven, six step process for executing searches, and some tips on how to make sure you STICK TO that process.

    Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.

    16 min

About The Talent Trade

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The Talent Trade is all about finding the right person, for the right opportunity, at the right time. But how exactly do you do that the "right" way? Executive Search Partner and Top Biller Stephanie Maas shares more than 25 years of experience about what it takes to be a top recruiter in today's "talent trade" market, using ThinkingAhead’s four-prong system focused on recruiting, business development, planning, and managing your mindset. It’s real, honest information about how to build your desk, perfect your niche, and stand out among the crowd in your search career.