What Savvy Hiring Managers Know About July Recruiting

A couple of weeks ago, I shared some thoughts on “What if the slow season became your strategic edge?”

Today, I want to take that idea a step further—and test how much we really know about summer hiring.

Everyone says hiring slows down in the summer. But how much of […]

Summer slowdown? Not so fast.

In education and publishing, it can feel like everything hits pause. School districts delay purchasing decisions, curriculum adoptions get pushed to fall, and “let’s revisit this in August” becomes the default.

But what if this quieter season isn’t a roadblock—what if it’s your competitive edge?

For Hiring Managers:

This is your golden window. […]

Last week, I had a great conversation with a standout educational sales leader who shared something that really stuck with me. She told me she nearly skipped applying to a fantastic edtech company—not because she wasn’t interested, but because the job description was so generic, she couldn’t tell what the role actually entailed day to […]

You prep for the interview, show up energized, maybe even make it through a few rounds. And then… silence. No feedback, no update, no closure. Just crickets. Sound familiar?

Over the past few months, I’ve had conversations with senior leaders, candidates, and fellow recruiters across our industries—and one theme keeps coming up: ghosting is still […]

As trade show season picks up momentum, one thing is clear: while economic uncertainty continues, innovation in education and publishing hasn’t hit pause—it’s simply evolving. In recent conversations with industry leaders, companies are still hiring – just more selectively. That’s why trade shows this season are more than just industry showcases—they’ve become strategic hubs for […]

In today’s Thought Thursday article, I’d like to share something that recently caught my attention – a LinkedIn piece titled “AI Deepfakes Flood Job Market.” https://lnkd.in/grk6DxMv

This article highlighted how some candidates are now leveraging AI to enhance their resumes, voices, and video presentations, creating a new challenge for […]

As industries reshape themselves, the ability to pivot between them is more than a skill—it’s a career superpower. Whether you’re a professional seeking new challenges or a company looking to attract versatile talent, understanding transferable skills is key.

The publishing industry has been undergoing significant transformations in recent years, and the education market is no exception. With advancements in technology, changing student needs, and evolving teaching methodologies, the traditional publishing landscape has been reshaped. This article explores the current state of the publishing industry within the education […]

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We are sincerely grateful to be assisting those in the publishing, education, ed-tech space over the […]