Posts by Vern Feldman

Something’s changed on LinkedIn. Job seekers aren’t just applying anymore—they’re performing. They’re optimizing their profiles with SEO keywords, posting “engaging content” to attract attention, and[…]

This article is for entertainment purposes only. If you’ve ever tried to navigate the hiring world—whether as a job seeker, an employer, or someone considering[…]

Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only. A desperate job seeker receives an email: “Congratulations! We reviewed your resume and have an exciting opportunity[…]

Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only. The staffing industry operates in a peculiar space where practices that would get an individual prosecuted for[…]

Walk into any conversation with a staffing agency and you’ll hear variations of the same pitch: “We have exclusive access to top talent.” “Our proprietary[…]

Disclaimer: This article describes practices observed across the staffing industry based on insider accounts, public records, and industry analysis. Not all agencies engage in all[…]

If you’ve ever uploaded your resume to a “staffing agency” or been contacted by a “talent recruiter,” you might think these companies exist to help[…]

You remember signing your employment contract, right? Of course you don’t. You were so excited about the offer—the salary, the title, the validation—that you clicked[…]

An exploration of human modularity. Let’s be honest about what we’re asking here. Not “could you live without your appendix” or “do you really need[…]

Somewhere in a General Mills vault, there’s a file marked “Mistakes We’ll Never Admit.” Inside: focus group data showing that Sprinkle Spangles failed because parents[…]