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10 Essential Recruiting Metrics to Track This Season

Unlock the metrics that help you understand your funnel, optimize recruiting, and drive ROI Recruiters […]

6 customer-backed best practices to reach qualified talent with campaigns

Use these messaging campaign best practices to scale candidate outreach, amplify your brand, and boost […]

5 Words To Guide Your Job Search

“If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else!” Yogi Berra “For […]

Why Work-Life Balance in CRE Looks Different Than Other Industries

When most people hear “work-life balance,” they think of predictable schedules, remote flexibility, or protected […]

The Dangers of Performative Productivity

We all know that person who is OH SO BUSY. They’re always making a show […]

The Hidden Costs of Overcommitment at Work

It starts with good intentions. You offer to take on a little extra—help out here […]

How to Think Like an Executive (Even If You’re Not One)

When clients ask me what separates the people who advance from the ones who plateau, […]

Job Interview Guide: How to Prepare, Stand Out, and Overcome Common Questions

A job interview is more than just a meeting – it’s your opportunity to shine, […]

What Your Job Won’t Teach You: The Soft Skills CRE Professionals Need to Master

In commercial real estate (CRE), technical knowledge is the foundation. You can’t succeed without understanding […]

30+ Behavioral Interview Questions to Prep For (With Sample Answers!)

Behavioral interview questions can be tricky, but answering them might be easier than you’d expect. Here’s our guide with sample questions and answers. Interviews can be high stakes. However, some interview questions can actually be fun. Not in the zany-but-realistically-kind-of-stressful “How many golf balls will fit in a bus?” kind of way, but in a sense that […]

Recruiting Strategy Meetings: Why You Really Need to Have Them

When a position becomes open in the organization, HR and the hiring manager should meet to discuss the position. Some people call this meeting an “intake” meeting. I prefer the term recruiting strategy meeting because the results from the meeting help to establish the recruiting strategy for the open position. Some people might say, “Hey, I […]

Productivity and Flexibility Do Not Have to Be Mutually Exclusive

I know that most organizations have moved away from hybrid and remote work. They want employees onsite. I get it. There are advantages to employees being onsite. It can be helpful for communication, decision making, problem solving, and team building (just to name a few).  That being said, there are a couple of things about […]

You Need to Negotiate Your Lifestyle

Soon, Cal Newport and I will be reopening Top Performer for a new session. This is the course we teach that shows you how to deeply understand your career, build rare and valuable skills, and translate those skills into work you love. In anticipation of the new session, I’ve been writing some lessons on career advice. I […]

How To Turn Career Upheaval Into Breakthrough Momentum

When external forces—whether political shifts, economic downturns, or industry disruptions—shake the very foundation of a career, it’s normal to feel powerless and lost. You may question your path, your value, the decisions you’ve made, and your future. Many thousands of professionals experience these same moments of uncertainty, whether in early, mid, or late career stages. […]

Location Matters for Your Career — Not Just Your Investments: Exploring the Best Cities for Commercial Real Estate Careers

In commercial real estate (CRE), we talk endlessly about markets — where to buy, where to build, and where capital is flowing next. But one topic that deserves equal attention is where to build your career. Just like investments, your professional growth is influenced by location. The cities where you work can shape your exposure […]

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