Talent Tips

Talent Tip #126:Backpacks to Briefcases: Advice for Recent Graduates on the Job Hunt

July 20, 2020

Katy Gambella

When I graduated from college in 2010, I had the pleasure of entering one of the worst job markets in recent history. Finding a job was difficult and daunting….almost as formidable as Macroeconomics with Dr. Pongracic. But much like econ, I was determined not to fail! After months of waitressing and coaching soccer, I eventually landed an internship in the liberty movement that quickly turned into a full-time job.

Many budding professionals have found themselves…

Talent Tip #125: Dating (and Interviewing and Hiring) During Lockdown

July 14, 2020

Katelynn Barbosa

Back in my 20s, I did my fair share of online dating. I remember those days of sending my favorite Hayek quotes to men that looked interesting and getting excited when they would send the perfect Adam Smith quote back. That response would deem a guy sarcastic enough to warrant further exploration, and if he really seemed worth the effort, I might set up a phone call to talk about how to resolve state budget pensions crises. And…

Talent Tip #124: Advice for Dominating Virtual Interviewing (Especially in the Age of COVID-19)

May 25, 2020

There is no doubt that this is a crazy time to be alive. After all, we are living through a once in a century global pandemic! There is the stress and anxiety of everyday pandemic existence, maintaining six feet of distance from everyone on the planet, and being trapped in your house for an indefinite period of time. And if you’re job searching, there is a whole new layer of stress.

The good news for you, dear Talent…

Talent Tip #123: What Does COVID-19 Mean for Hiring in the Free-Market Nonprofit Sector?

April 21, 2020

As you can imagine, we have gotten a lot of questions over the last few days about how the pandemic has affected hiring in the free-market nonprofit sector.

I thought it might be helpful to share the common questions we are hearing and respond to them here. Please note that things are changing quickly, and that means what we are seeing is also changing. I will try to update you as things evolve.

Bonus Talent Tip: How to Interview in the Age of COVID-19

April 6, 2020

What a time for your organization to be hiring, huh?

Your team members are scattered around, working from home perhaps for the first time ever, and trying to squeeze in interviewing amidst homeschool lessons. Your job applicants are hesitant to make a move to an organization unless they are confident about stability. And you cannot fly your finalists in for an in-person interview for the foreseeable future, but you still need to fill a…

Talent Tip #121: Considering a Career in the Free-Market World? Here are Five Things To Consider.

January 21, 2020

Are you or someone you know leading the life of Peter Gibbons, toiling away in an unfulfilling job, longing for something better?

If so, don’t fill out another TPS report! Instead, start plotting your career change into the liberty movement immediately if not sooner.

But remember that making the transition (whether from the private sector, government, academia, politics, or the broader nonprofit space) won’t necessarily be easy. It may take some time and a few attempts,…

Talent Tip #120: 5 Tips to Ensure an Efficient Hiring Process

November 19, 2019

You know how I like to compare dating and hiring, right?

Well, let me share a story. Many moons ago I was dating a great guy. Smart, funny, handsome, gainfully employed, liberty-minded…the whole nine yards. But after a long spell of dating, he was clearly afraid of commitment. So, I dumped him.

If this gentleman were an employer, you could say that his interview process went on too long and he lost a good candidate. This,…

Talent Tip #119: 7 Pitfalls to Avoid as You Launch Your Career

October 22, 2019

As I look back on my early career, I can’t believe I’m not stuck working at a place like Chotchkie’s. Why? Well, I made a lot of boneheaded decisions and missed out on some great opportunities. And mostly because I just didn’t know any better.

Such is the case for many recent graduates. After all, the transition from college to career is a bumpy one at best. It’s riddled with opportunities to make mistakes. The good…

Talent Tip # 118: 10 Mistakes Young Professional Make When Job Searching

September 15, 2019

Katy Gambella

As Talent Market’s Network Engagement Manager, I interact with young professionals every day through my work managing entry/junior level talent searches. This means I get a front row seat for one of the most exciting (and often overwhelming) times for burgeoning professionals: the job search. 

As you can imagine, I’ve seen some really interesting things. Like, reality television interesting. Some of it is beautiful and inspiring and gives me hope for the future…

Talent Market’s 10th Anniversary!

August 20, 2019

Can you believe it’s been a decade?

Yep.  Ten years ago this month Talent Market launched. 

In those 10 years, we’ve had a lot to celebrate. Here are some highlights: