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The Talent Trade
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…
Episodes
- The Talent Trade
Rockin' Resumes
Stephanie lays out some "rules of the road" for drafting and circulating eye-catching resumes, including the choice between DIY or professional, the importance…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Toggling Vs. Multitasking
Ok, Boomer....or Gen Xer. Multitasking gets a bad name. But there's a new kid on the scene: toggling. And this isn't your father's multitasking... Discover…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Double Fees / Lock Up Your Process
Somebody's made a costly mistake. It happens. Here's what NOT to do to make it even worse... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Elevate Your Game
You're on top of the world, huh? Time to coast? WRONG. Time to ELEVATE. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse…
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Money Isn't Everything...But It's Something
We all know that money isn't everything...so then what is? Explore the other factors you should be looking hard at in a job search, as well as what to do if…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Acquired (Pun Intended) Advice for Banking
If you're caught in the middle of a merger or acquisition in the banking world, there are a few main scenarios you may want to consider. Stephanie breaks down…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Zoom Etiquette
We get it. They scheduled a Zoom call during lunch. Bummer. But there are some things you just CAN'T do... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Retention Strategies
A RECRUITER giving advice for RETENTION?! What?! Turns out that, in a sneaky way, demand for key talent retention is actually a key strategy in recruiting…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Emotional Wooing
You know the role isn't a good fit, but they turn on the charm anyway.....and you fall for it. What do you do? Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear…
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The Difference-Maker
Stephanie breaks down the key distinction between leadership and management, including the best advice for current and aspiring leaders alike, and the lessons…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Candidate Aversion
Risk intolerant? You're not alone. Learn why uncertain times may call for patience. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - What's Your Reputation?
For better or worse, your reputation will precede you. Let's try not to make it for worse... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Mergers, Acquisitions, Chaos, and Opportunity
M&A got you spooked? No need to fear. In fact, a little shake-up may be just the thing to stir up some unexpected opportunities... Discover what sets…
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Deal-Wrecking Psychology
So, you've got this deal all tied up, right? WRONG. Or at least it's wrong if you do one of the following... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - The Key to Finding Mentorship
Sometimes you just can’t do it alone. So do you have someone trusted in your corner that you can turn to in tough times? Here’s why it might be a good idea to…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - How to Succeed in a Remote Interview
The ThinkingAhead staff of recruiters share 10 tips for acing a remote interview and creating a lasting impression in the mind of your interviewer. Discover…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - How To Prepare For A First Interview: Before, During, and After
Executive recruiters Chris Spagnola and Jonathan McIntosh share helpful tips on how to prepare for a successful first interview, and how to best navigate…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - How to Best Perform a Career Search During This Time
Career Service experts Hans Schlegel, Ben Kessler, Raul Krebs, and Priit Suitslepp share 6 tips for how to best perform a career search. Discover what sets…
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The DRIP System
Stephanie lays out ThinkingAhead's proven 7-step system for being persistent (but not obnoxious) in building trust and familiarity for business development and…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - YOU Pick The Restaurant
Sometimes an interview is a little bit like a date...someone's got to take the lead. If you're a client, that someone should be you... Discover what sets…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Recruiter = Financial Advisor
Do you think LeBron James does his own salary negotiations? Do you think you're better than LeBron James? Learn how a good recruiter can help you land more…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Change = Opportunity
Change is inevitable. But whether you're a client or a candidate, change doesn't have to mean doom. In fact, it rarely does. Here are a few good reasons why…
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Fail Faster
ThinkingAhead Recruiting Partner and Legal Practice Manager Brian Vogt dives into the psychology of recruiting, leads Stephanie in a couple of roleplays…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Training Is No Longer a Luxury
Listen up leaders: training is no longer optional. Why is training more critical now than ever? Glad you asked... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Foundations of Success
Learn the 3 (maybe 4) simple steps you can adopt to lay strong foundations for success in your business. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories…
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Playing Head Games
Chris Gray, Partner in the Energy & Renewables practice at ThinkingAhead Executive Search, shares his unlikely journey from music to search, the 5 mental…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Are We Real?
Find out how ThinkingAhead's unique approach to search seemingly has one client questioning reality itself. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Why Do People Leave?
Why do people leave a job? Statistically, it's NOT money. Ok, so what IS it? Find out what the factors are, and if you as a leader could be one of them…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Grape In The Middle
Stephanie helps you overcome "analysis paralysis" with advice from, among other things, the timeless wisdom of Karate Kid... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Counter Offers
It's a nightmare subject for a lot of recruiters and candidates alike. But when IS the right time to make a counter offer? And are you sure your reasons for…
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Let's Get There Together
Derek Schlender, National SBA Executive Recruiter with ThinkingAhead Executive Search, joins the program to share the MPC approach to driving business, the…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Title: What's In a Name?
How important is your job title, REALLY? The answer could be not a bit, or quite a lot, depending on who's looking. Tune in to learn when you shouldn't be…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Start Strong
How do you get your year off to a strong start? What's the difference between a goal and a dream? Stephanie explains... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Bonus Season
Bonus season can really get the mental gears turning for a lot of people, both on the hiring side, and those in the job roles. But the money itself is rarely…
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Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
Were The Clash experts in the recruiting space? Not exactly. But Stephanie Maas addresses the question with some tips on how to evaluate if it's time to exit…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Hit 2025 Running
Head still spinning from 2024? Too bad. 2025 is here, and it's time to get your head in the game. Here's a tip on a good place to start... Discover what sets…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Hangovers in the Workplace
So you had a bit of a good time. Maybe TOO good. But now it’s time to get back to work. But HOW? Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from…
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Happy Holidays From The Talent Trade!
Stephanie Maas shares the memories and the gratitude for you (yes, YOU) that keeps her season merry and bright. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Hold Your Horses
Unemployment is low. Talent is coveted. Maybe it’s time to jump ship and get back in the market? Not so fast, buster… Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart…
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Roomba Recruiting
Stephanie is joined by Elise Gay, Executive Search Partner specializing in the Legal and Life Sciences division of ThinkingAhead, explaining her "Roomba"…
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Giving Thanks, From The Talent Trade
What’s The Talent Trade thankful for this year? In short…YOU. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - End of Year Fantasy Island
Yes, the year is nearly over, but don’t take your eye off of the ball. Instead, might we recommend taking a brief trip to “fantasy island”… Discover what sets…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - When In Doubt, Go Find Out
They say that the quickest path is a straight line, and that’s true in conversation as well. Learn why if you’re at all unsure, whatever your situation, it’s…
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Becoming a Legal Eagle
Stephanie is joined by Jennifer White from ThinkingAhead’s legal recruiting space, who shares the unique challenges and rewards of working with firms, explains…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Making References Count
Feel like references aren’t adding much to your resume and interview process the way that you’ve been using them? That’s because you need to try THIS instead…
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Recruiter Tales - Hans Schlegel
Hans Schlegel, Partner and Sales Recruiter with ThinkingAhead Executive Search, talks about what attracted him to the field of search, and to ThinkingAhead…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - The Right Way to Resign
Yes; just because you’ve got one foot out the door already, there’s a right and a wrong way to do it, and this is true from BOTH sides of the desk, both those…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Time Kills All Deals
Looking to make a hire? You can be offering the most attractive deal in the world, but it won’t mean anything if you don’t do it in a timely fashion. Discover…
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Treat Your Humans Like Humans
Stephanie is joined by Jessica Gurley, a superstar Exec Recruiter from ThinkingAhead’s Life Sciences division, who dives into using technology to actually…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - The WORST Interview Question...and A Runner-Up
Find out the one interview question you should never ask, and probably hate receiving yourself (I'll bet you have an idea of what it is), and some more…
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Recruiter Tales - Heather Campbell
Hot off her appearance in last month's episode, Heather Campbell, Partner and Executive Recruiter with ThinkingAhead's Nonprofit team, talks about how the…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Summer is Over...Finish Strong
Sadly, summer is over. Put those Hawaiian shirts back in the drawers, and focus up as we begin the mad dash to the end of the year. Learn how to set yourself…
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Overcoming Objection
Objection! Overruled? No, not quite the right tack. Learn the 2 categories of objections you may encounter, the 5 points to being a phenomenal listener, the 3…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - It's the Little Things That Count
The #1 secret to employee retention. Hint: It’s not money. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by…
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Recruiter Tales - Kay Linder
Hot off her appearance in last month's episode, Kay Linder, Partner with ThinkingAhead's Nonprofit Leadership Search, talks about the interesting first career…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - How to NOT Get Picked Up Coming Home From a Work Conference
Critical advice, should you find yourself in an unenviable travel situation… Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Find the Pony
Just a simple story about twins, toys, and a big pile of horse poop. There’s a lesson, we promise. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from…
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Perfect Prep
Heather Campbell, Nonprofit Partner and Executive Recruiter with ThinkingAhead Executive Search, breaks down her process for prepping and debriefing clients…
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Recruiter Tales - Derek Schlender and Trinity Taylor
Derek Schlender, Partner and SBA Practice Lead, and Trinity Taylor, Partner and Recruiter with ThinkingAhead, share the skills they learned from working in the…
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Talent Trade Tidbit - Summer Smarts
Learn how to enjoy summer the smart way, including adopting the right work mentality, some basic tips for being safe in the sun, and even how to survive a…