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We are hiring and YOU might be the right fit! Follow the link in the comments to search for one of these jobs listed, or view what other opportunities we currently have open! #NowHiring #HiringNow #Careers #OpenRoles #JobSearch #Recruiting #ProfessionalOpportunities

Most candidates think follow-up emails are about politeness. (But the best candidates know they’re about positioning!) After a strong interview, you’re no longer trying to prove you’re qualified, you’re helping the hiring team justify choosing you. A high-level follow-up doesn’t recap your resume or repeat what you already said. It does three things: • Reinforces a key business problem you heard • Connects your experience directly to solving it • Reduces perceived risk (execution, communication, ownership) That’s it. Because at this stage, decisions aren’t made on who’s “impressive.” They’re made on who feels easiest to say yes to. If your follow-up reads like every other candidate’s, it’s not helping your case. If it makes the hiring manager think, “they already sound like part of the team,” you’ve done it right. #JobSearch #InterviewTips #CareerGrowth #Hiring #Recruiting

From tax to communications, we've got something for everyone. Follow the link in the comments to search for one of these jobs listed, or view what other opportunities we currently have open! #NowHiring #HiringNow #Careers #OpenRoles #JobSearch #Recruiting #ProfessionalOpportunities

Behind every email sent, call made, and placement secured, there’s often a mom making it all happen. Early mornings. Full workdays. Even fuller evenings. And through it all, they show up with care, focus, and heart. This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the moms on our team and the perspective they bring into the way we work, lead, and support others. We know there’s no single way to be a great mom, and today we’re grateful for all of them. Happy Mother’s Day 💛

Happy National Small Business Day! 🎉 💬 Tag a small business that deserves recognition today. Small businesses don’t just drive the economy, they shape communities, create opportunities, and take chances on people before anyone else will. At Pivotal Talent Search, we’re proud to be a small business ourselves. We’ve seen firsthand how the right hire can change everything for a growing company, and how much heart it takes to build something from the ground up. Today, we’re celebrating the founders, operators, and teams who are doing big things with lean resources and bold vision. If you’re building, scaling, or simply trying to make the next right hire: we see you, and we’re here to support you. #NationalSmallBusinessDay #SmallBusiness #Hiring #Recruiting #Leadership #Growth

Interviews shouldn’t rely on guesswork, but too often they do. Candidates walk in unsure of what’s actually being evaluated. Hiring teams rely on inconsistent questions and gut instinct. And decisions get made without a clear, repeatable framework. The strongest interviews are intentional. They follow a roadmap: one that creates better conversations, clearer evaluations, and stronger long-term hires. If you’re ready to bring more structure (and confidence) into your interview process: 👉 Comment “roadmap” and we’ll send you our interview guide.

AI can help you prepare for an interview, but it should never replace how you show up in one. At Pivotal Talent Search, we’re human-first—always. We know that great hiring decisions come down to connection, not scripts. That said… AI can be a powerful tool before the interview. Here’s how to use it the right way: 1. Practice your story (without memorizing it) Use AI to refine your “tell me about yourself” so it’s clear, confident, and concise. → Then practice saying it naturally—not like a script. 2. Pressure-test your answers Ask AI to generate tough, role-specific interview questions. → It’s a great way to think through your responses ahead of time. 3. Identify gaps in your experience Have AI compare your background to the job description. → Know where you may get questioned, and be ready to speak to it. 4. Improve clarity, not personality Use AI to tighten your wording. → But don’t lose your voice—that’s what people remember. 5. Prepare thoughtful questions AI can help you brainstorm smart, tailored questions. → This is where strong candidates really stand out. The goal isn’t to sound perfect. It’s to show up prepared, self-aware, and real. Use AI to get ready, then leave it behind when the conversation starts. 📌 Save this before your next interview. #HiringTips #InterviewPrep #AIinRecruiting #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #PivotalTalentSearch

We're hiring! And we always are! Check out these top roles and all other opportunities we have open at the link in the comments. #NowHiring #HiringNow #Careers #OpenRoles #JobSearch #Recruiting #ProfessionalOpportunities

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a time to recognize the cultures, histories, and contributions that continue to shape our workplaces and communities. At work, culture doesn’t always show up in big ways. Sometimes it’s in the small, meaningful details: a family photo, a shared meal, a tradition carried quietly into the day-to-day. This month, we celebrate the individuals behind those stories and the perspectives that make our teams stronger, more thoughtful, and more connected. #AAPIHeritageMonth #RepresentationMatters #WorkplaceCulture #DiversityAndInclusion

To close out our birthday month, we’re celebrating the person who started it all: Debby Mandeville-Jackson ★ [LION™] ★, our founder. Nine years ago, she built Pivotal on a model many said wouldn’t work. Today, that same model is exactly what sets us apart in the best way! Debby has always believed that recruiting is about people first; real relationships, real growth, and real impact. That belief still drives everything we do. From empowering teams through trust and delegation to creating meaningful experiences for every candidate and client, her vision continues to shape Pivotal every day. Here’s to the woman behind it all, and the foundation she built that we’re proud to keep growing.