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,…

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,…
“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…
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…
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,…
I spent an inordinate amount of time over the last 18 months wandering my garden and talking with people on the phone… both clients and candidates. Zoom fatigue set in long ago…
Hiring has changed dramatically in the past year. In the wake of COVID, questions of geography and commuting time have now shifted to ones about conference technology and managing teams from afar.…
My garden has been one of the few solaces during this time… A reminder that life goes on and there is still beauty and hope. I’ve always equated gardening with hiring. I…
Starting a business is always an act of optimism. I opened Searchlight in May 2001 which was in the middle of the dot-com bust. I reminded myself that summer is a slow…
Making a new hire is a bit like adding a plant to your garden—you have an opening, maybe it’s a new space, or maybe you’re replacing a plant that you moved because…
A couple of years ago I had the opportunity to join the IAB’s iDiverse task force which has been a great experience. A lot of time has been spent identifying the reasons…