Sally Thornton is the Founder and CEO of Forshay, a firm that offers executive recruiting, interim consulting, and diversity and inclusion consulting. The company was awarded #290 on the Inc. 5000 "Fastest-Growing Private Companies" list for 2015. Before founding Forshay, Sally was the Co-founder and CEO of Flexperience, which — under her leadership — grew into a nationally-acclaimed firm and was awarded the "Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies" in 2010 by the San Francisco Business Times.; She is a frequent keynote speaker on various topics, including the future of work, women in leadership, diversity and inclusion, the science of work-life balance, and talent recruitment and engagement strategies. Sally has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, BBC, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and Huffington Post, among numerous other publications. In this episode… With the transition to remote work, the hiring process has also shifted to virtual, with many organizations utilizing video technology to conduct interviews. So, what are employers looking for in a candidate, and how can you prepare for an online interview? According to recruitment specialist Sally Thornton, hiring managers seek demonstrated performance and role progressions from previous positions. These employers also want candidates who can adapt to remote, hybrid, and innovative work styles. When participating in a video-conducted interview, it's beneficial to display your skills through a personal story that exemplifies your ability to perform and adapt effectively. Sally asserts the importance of thoroughly preparing for an interview to mitigate possible distractions that may occur during a video call. Tune in to this episode of What The Teck? as Rolando Rosas and Dave Kelly talk with Sally Thornton, Founder and CEO of Forshay, about acclimating to changes in the job market. Sally discusses COVID's impact on employees' workplace demands, the importance of adapting to change as a leader, and technology's role in the recruiting process.

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