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The Cost of Waiting: Why Holding Out for the “Perfect Candidate” Can Undermine Your Hiring Strategy

The Cost of Waiting: Why Holding Out for the “Perfect Candidate” Can Undermine Your Hiring Strategy

by Lisa Vooys | Apr 8, 2026 | Employers

From a recruiter’s vantage point, few hiring patterns are as consistently counterproductive as the search for a “perfect” candidate. While the instinct is understandable—minimize risk, maximize fit—the practical effect is often the opposite. Roles remain open longer...
Rethinking “Red Flags”: Hiring and Career Narratives in the Post-Pandemic Market

Rethinking “Red Flags”: Hiring and Career Narratives in the Post-Pandemic Market

by Lisa Vooys | Apr 3, 2026 | Applicants, Employers

The COVID-19 pandemic did more than disrupt workplaces. It fundamentally reshaped how work is performed, how careers evolve, and how employers evaluate talent. What began as a forced experiment in remote work quickly became a broader recalibration of priorities for...

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