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Finding the Talent That Doesn’t Apply
Thoughts on curiosity, connection, and the human side of recruiting. One of my favorite parts of recruiting is the conversation someone wasn’t expecting to have. They may be happy where they are. They may have quietly started wondering what comes next. Or they may never have considered that their experience could translate into a different kind of opportunity. I pride myself on finding the talent that doesn’t apply. That starts with being curious enough to look beyond a title
Machael Norris
Sep 173 min read


Why Hiring Problems Begin Before Recruiting Starts
When a critical role stays open, the first reaction is often: “We need more candidates.” Sometimes that is true. But after nearly 25 years working across recruiting, staffing, business development, hiring systems, and talent operations, I have learned that many hiring problems begin long before the search starts. They begin when the business has not aligned on what it needs, who will make the decisions, how the interviews will work, what the market will require, or what the c
Machael Norris
Aug 184 min read
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