If I had my way, my garden would be overflowing with roses. What I had to learn the hard way is that you have to have the right conditions…. The right sun,…
Leadership Lessons from Lyle Lovett
I made my first trip to Carnegie Hall to see Lyle Lovett and His Large Band. It’s the first time I’ve seen him play since the pandemic and of course, he did…
A Gardener’s Guide to Recruiting: The Hummingbird Garden
Gardening has made me a better recruiter. My nature is impatient but a garden cannot be forced. A rose won’t bloom in winter and a sunflower won’t grow in the shade. Gardening…
What’s Next? (For Q2 2023)
“What’s next?” seems to be the question on everyone’s mind. What will the economy do? Will our numbers for Q1 hold steady? Will that deal close? Will that critical hire brought in…
The Scary Hire
Every company at one time or another has made a scary hire. Someone interviews like a charm but in an office environment doesn’t play well with others… There are strategies to overcome…
Why People Leave “Good” Jobs
“I have a good job. I make a lot of money. I am unhappy most of the time.” The last two years have been a time of almost constant uncertainty which has…
Hiring and Job Loss: Spring Eventually Comes
Every year I look forward to the week that the magnolias come into bloom. This year a late freeze hit and the full bloom was not to be. It reminds me of…
Welcome Back Elizabeth!
We’re thrilled to welcome Elizabeth Gabari back to Searchlight! She, like many parents, had to take time during the pandemic to care for young children. We’d love to hear from anyone who…
Prepare for Candidate Diversity Equity & Inclusion Questions in 2022
Here at Searchlight, we’ve been helping organizations grow and retain top talent for over two decades, primarily in the advertising, tech, and marketing industries. We’ve worked with huge, global conglomerates tiny startups,…
5 Mistakes People Make On Their Resume
Jobs are plentiful thanks to the Great Job Resignation of 2021. In particular, the digital marketing and advertising landscape looks great. LinkedIn says digital marketing is one of its top ten listed…