Resources

You hand in your notice. You’ve rehearsed the conversation. You’ve been respectful. You’ve done it properly. And then your employer comes back with: “We’ll match it.” Same salary. Sometimes a title tweak. Maybe a promise of flexibility. So why does it still feel… off? This is one of the most common moments candidates describe to me, and it’s rarely because...

Today brought one of those moments that perfectly encapsulates why we do what we do at Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions. An email landed in my inbox from a law firm client that made me pause and reflect on the stark difference between transactional recruitment and true consultative partnership. The Email That Started It All “Another recruiter contacted me today who knows...

When it comes to inductions, I’ve been around the block a few times. Training recruiters is practically muscle memory at this point. But this week? This week was different. On Monday, we rolled out the red carpet (well, more like a conference room carpet) at the Hilton on Deansgate for the induction of our two newest team members. These are...

Your CV? It’s your golden ticket. But let’s be real – no one hires a piece of paper. The difference between “We’ll be in touch” and “Welcome to the team”? You. Why Personality & Culture Fit Matter More Than You Think In a world where recruiters and hiring managers are drowning in nearly identical CVs, your experience gets you noticed,...