Panel interviews can feel intimidating. You walk into a room or log into a call, and there are three, four, maybe five (or more!) faces looking back at you. Each person has their own lens, their own priorities, and their own definition of what a strong hire looks like. It is a lot of energy in one space. Luckily, panel interviewers do understand that there is a level of nerves with these meetings. They have probably been on the other side of them as well. But what many candid

The world feels loud lately, but gratitude is one way to take back a little calm and perspective. November is a month that always seems to slow the world down a little. People start reflecting on what they’re thankful for, and in recruiting, that spirit of gratitude shows up too. Behind every interview, offer, or email is a real person who remembers how they were treated. When candidates describe positive hiring experiences, they rarely talk about the job posting or the pa

Every profession has its spooky stories. In recruiting, we just call them "Wednesdays". Between ghosting candidates, shifting priorities, and never-ending requisitions, these moments are part of the job. In the spirit of the season, here are a few recruiter scenarios that send shivers down our spines, plus the simple ways to handle them. The Vanishing Candidate A missed interview can throw everything off, but it’s best not to assume the worst. Life happens! Time zones, emerge

This week, we’re proud to spotlight our Founder & CEO, Kathy Panaro, featured on The Impact of Leadership  podcast with host Patrick Booth. In this episode, Kathy shares the story behind her slogan, " People Before Profits ", and the lessons learned from building a 100% woman-owned recruiting firm from the ground up. From the emotional weight of hiring your first employee to the importance of reflection and delegation, Kathy opens up about what it really takes to build a bus

If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “how to be more confident at work” , this one’s for you. Confidence shows up in many forms, but one of the most powerful is the ability to speak about your own accomplishments. True confidence allows others to see the value you bring. A Harvard study and research from the National Bureau of Economic Research found that even when men and women perform equally well, women promote themselves less often and less boldly. When asked to rate

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Networking can get a bad reputation. It can feel stiff, scripted, or sometimes even desperate. The idea of reaching out to a stranger or...

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We’ve all heard the phrase: “It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.”  That couldn’t be truer when it comes to job interviews. As...

At Panaro Group, wellness is something we put into practice as a team. As part of our new Wellness Wednesday  series, we gathered for a...

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You know the feeling. You walk out of the interview thinking it went really well. You connected with the team, answered every question...

Candidates are coming into interviews with their eyes wide open. While they are focused on impressing you, they are also watching how you...

It might not be your favorite part of the day, but it doesn’t have to be the worst. Whether it’s 20 minutes or an hour each way,...

We spend a lot of our adult lives at work, often trying to hold everything together while acting like we’re totally fine. Overloaded...

When people talk about what makes a good recruiter, the answers are usually pretty predictable. You’ll hear things like organization,...