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A Publication of WorkTogether Talent Consulting (formerly WorkMonger)
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Many hiring managers may be steered toward making hiring decisions based on gut feelings -- often more costly and time-consuming than data-driven approaches. This guide covers the metrics that actually matter, from offer acceptance rates to time-to-hire ratios, helping you make confident decisions that lead to better hires and happier teams.
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Latest research cuts through the noise: the hiring challenge isn't about skills- it's about experience. When 66% of new hires arrive unprepared yet 61% of employers keep raising experience bars, forward-thinking organizations are turning to data-driven approaches that evaluate the whole person, not just years on a resume.
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What We’re Reading Right Now
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Despite economic cooling, three out of four employers still struggle to fill roles in 2025. This reality check reveals how 99% of companies now use AI in hiring, while 64% are boosting tech budgets to combat persistent skills gaps. The insights and actionable checklist make this essential reading for any leader navigating today's talent landscape.
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Career Corner: Ask a Recruiter
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How can I tell if an opportunity is shady?
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Occasionally, my phone will chime with a text from random phone numbers inviting me to an interview or a too-good-to-be true professional opportunity. All I have to do is click on some links and this great opportunity could be mine! Here’s the thing - I haven’t applied to any jobs nor do I work in any of the industries referenced in the texts. The scammers are out there scamming. The scams can range from links with viruses, to accessing sensitive information (to steal identities or money), and more.
I’m not the only one receiving texts, LinkedIn messages, or emails. Bad actors are preying on job seekers, many who’ve spent months without an interview and are anxiously waiting for positive feedback from employers.
Here are some look-fors if an opportunity feels off, especially as the scams have become more sophisticated in their approach and attention-to-detail:
- The recruiter sends a legitimate sounding email/LinkedIn message, but writes you from a gmail/hotmail/yahoo/aol email versus the employer/recruiting company domain
- A recruiter tells you you’re amazing and they want to present you to employers for opportunities, but before they can send your resume to a hiring manager they need to update it first (and you need to pay them for this service)
- You receive a job offer, but are asked to purchase your own equipment and then you’ll be reimbursed (after you send your bank info)
- The person who reaches out to you has no LinkedIn connections or they are new to the platform
- You’re contacted about a role that pays $$$, but the position itself isn’t that senior or highly technical and/or you aren’t actually that qualified and the level of the recruiter’s interest doesn’t match your actual qualifications
- The recruiter sends you a vague job description and continues to be vague during interviews and emails
- You’re asked to make decisions about whether or not you’ll move forward in an arbitrarily rushed manner (i.e. “you have 24 hours to accept/decline a job”). This alone is not a flag as recruiter and hiring managers may want to move quickly when they have a large pool and an ideal start date, but can be a flag when coupled with other items on this list.
- All the messages have a very AI-specific tone. A little too polished. A little too upbeat and polite. Not authentic-sounding.
For now, the scamming feels concentrated in industries outside of education and nonprofits, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t fishy/fishing opportunities in our orbit. That being said, there are still many employers and recruiters who are excited to connect with you about real, exciting opportunities!
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The New TrulyHired Job Board is Here!
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Joseph Will Academy is a Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship program powered by Maroon Strategist, their mission is to equip people of all ages with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to make smart financial decisions, embrace entrepreneurship, and build resilient, thriving futures. Joseph Will Academy is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable On-Call Financial Literacy Instructor to provide engaging financial education to diverse audiences across the tri-state area. This flexible position involves teaching financial concepts to elementary, middle school, and high school students, parents, and adults through various educational settings and formats. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Education, Business, or related field and a proven track record of teaching or training in financial concepts.
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The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education in the state of Texas. They are looking for an Intervention Monitoring Specialist who will play a key role in implementing strategic interventions, working closely with the director of intervention monitoring to coordinate and support monitor and conservator placements. This work includes developing comprehensive project plans and collaborating across agency divisions to ensure smooth, effective implementation. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience in compliance monitoring, project management, and/or district administration.
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TrulyHired is a quick, easy, and tailored job board that specializes in providing job seekers with educational equity roles at impact-driven education organizations. Here are a few of the amazing jobs we have available. Check them out and apply if you're interested!
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You don’t have to be a job seeker to take the next step in your professional growth.
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