Similar Posts
The Role I Want (If I Could Just Write My Own Job Description)
I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want next in my career—not just the title, not just the salary band, but the actual work. The stuff that makes me light up. The stuff I can’t not do. The stuff people always end up coming to me for, whether it’s technically my job or not….
Jobs I’ve Already Had (Unofficially)
Or: Why Titles Are Bad at Describing Actual Work I’ve been on the job hunt lately, which means I’ve read more job descriptions than any human should. If there’s one thing I’ve noticed, it’s that recruiters and hiring folks really, really love their neat little job titles. But real life? It’s way messier than any…
If You’re Hiring for the Title, You’re Missing the Talent
The Shortcut We All Take I’ll be honest, hiring is tough. It eats up your time and energy. Most of the time, you’re juggling tight deadlines and budgets, and somehow, everyone expects you to nail it on the first try. So, naturally, we look for any shortcut we can find. Titles are usually the first…
The Stupidest Hiring Rule Right Now: Banning AI in Applications
I was laid off a couple of months ago, which means I’ve been spending all my time focusing on finding a new job, including a lot of time writing, rewriting, and refining my resume. As part of this process, I utilize AI, such as grammar checkers and writing suggestions, to enhance clarity and provide a…
Let’s Talk About the Bus Factor (and Why You Don’t Want to Be the Only One on Board)
Every support team has that one rockstar. You know the one. They can answer any question, fix any problem, and somehow have the whole playbook memorized. But what happens when they go on vacation? Or, even scarier, decide to quit? If all that know-how is stuck in just one or two people’s heads, you’re in…
Gut vs. Scorecard in Hiring: When Your Gut and Brain Fight
When the Scorecard Says “Yes” but Your Gut Hesitates You’ve finished up all your interviews, scored them, and even talked things over with your interview partner. But then you hit a wall. The numbers are pointing one way, but your gut is waving a big red flag. Welcome to the classic gut vs. scorecard moment…
