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The Human Advantage

Insights, guides, and perspectives on building great teams and finding meaningful work.

Darin Mitchem, who found a values-aligned job at Maddox Industrial through RedBalloon
June 5, 2026·3 min read

How An Employee Learned His Company No Longer Respected His Values And Found Freedom

Darin Mitchem thought he'd work at his company until retirement — until it stopped sharing his values. Here's how he found a workplace where he didn't have to choose.

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Asher Dixon
Asher DixonMarketing DirectorRedBalloon
A profile photo that sends the wrong signal to employers
June 4, 2026·2 min read

Job Seekers: Everything on Your Profile Sends a Signal

So much of the hiring process is about signals. Your photo, your name, your tone — work to send signals that show preparation, competence, and effort.

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Andrew Crapuchettes
Andrew CrapuchettesFounder, CEORedBalloon
A job seeker oversharing in an interview
June 4, 2026·2 min read

Think Twice Before a Desperation Over-Share

The job market is tough, but a desperation overshare won't get you hired. Help the recruiter understand your ability and readiness for the role instead.

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Andrew Crapuchettes
Andrew CrapuchettesFounder, CEORedBalloon
A chatbot offering an answer — useful, but no replacement for thinking for yourself
June 4, 2026·2 min read

How NOT to Use AI

A candidate told my recruiter ChatGPT said they were a 90% match. No great team is built by people who give up thinking for themselves.

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Andrew Crapuchettes
Andrew CrapuchettesFounder, CEORedBalloon
Doing your homework before an interview
June 4, 2026·2 min read

Job Seekers: Do Yourself a Favor

The #1 interview mistake recruiters wish they could eliminate: candidates who don't know the job or company they applied to. Do your homework.

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Andrew Crapuchettes
Andrew CrapuchettesFounder, CEORedBalloon
Illustration of a resume with crossed-out, over-designed formatting
May 21, 2026·2 min read

What NOT to Include on Your Resume

There is plenty of generic resume advice out there. We asked our recruiters the opposite question — and their answer was unanimous.

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Andrew Crapuchettes
Andrew CrapuchettesFounder, CEORedBalloon