MTI - Master the Interview

10/10/2026

What Will Your 2027 Hiring Cost You?

What do your hiring needs look like for 2027, and what will they cost you?

It's the question most small and mid-sized business owners don't ask until a key role is empty. By then, the cost is already climbing. Budget season is the right time to ask it, while you still have choices.

The real cost of hiring
Most SMBs fill roles one of two ways, and both get expensive fast.
• Staffing and contingency agencies. Fees often run a significant percentage of each hire's first-year salary. Five or ten hires a year adds up to a number most owners never see in one place.
• Building an in-house recruiting team. Salary, benefits, job board subscriptions, an applicant tracking system, and training all land on your payroll, even in slow months.
• The costs nobody budgets for. A role left open for months means lost revenue and burned-out teams. A rushed bad hire means paying to do it all over again.

The process usually isn't missing. It gets overruled when the pressure is on. That's where the money leaks out.

A third option: a recruiting partner
MTI Master the Interview is a boutique recruiting service built for SMBs. We are not a staffing agency. We work as an extension of your team, so you get experienced recruiting without agency fees or the overhead of a full in-house department.
• Embedded Talent Partner (ETP): a dedicated recruiter working inside your business, learning your culture and owning your hiring.
• RPO Lite: structured recruiting support sized for companies that hire steadily but don't need a full-time recruiter.
Our approach comes from more than 10 years in recruiting, on both the agency side and the internal talent acquisition side. We know where hiring breaks down, and we help protect your process when the pressure is on.

Questions to answer before 2027
1. How many people do you expect to hire next year, and for which roles?
2. What did you spend on hiring in 2026, counting agency fees, job ads, and staff time?
3. Which roles took the longest to fill, and what did those openings cost you?
4. Did any hires leave or get let go within their first 90 days?
5. Who on your team owns recruiting today, and is it their actual job?

If any of these answers made you wince, you're not alone. It's the most common place we start.

Let's plan your 2027 hiring together
You don't need to have every answer yet. A short conversation can show you what next year's hiring could cost, and where you could save.

Contact MTI Master the Interview today to learn more about our services. Contact me at [email protected].

10/04/2026

Focused on the Eastern Shore. Driven by results.
MTI’s Coastal Recruitment Outsourcing supports Maryland & Delaware businesses with talent readiness and hiring optimization.

Contact us today to learn more about our services: https://www.mastertheinterview-mti.com/contact-10

10/03/2026

We need to get better at dealing with rejection!

I Didn't Get the Job!We're not always going to land that job, and...

09/12/2026

We're not always going to land that job, and boy, does that hurt! But just because you didn't get the job doesn't mean they aren't interested in you.

Don't respond out of emotion; it's OK to feel the feeling, release it, then respond as the professional you are.

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I Didn't Get the Job!We're not always going to land that job, and...

09/12/2026

The first time I got promoted, I hadn't applied. The next time I actually did apply for that role... I got rejected. So what happened next made zero sense—until it did.

If you're waiting to feel 'qualified enough' to go for it — this message is for you.

The first time I got promoted, I hadn't applied. The next time I ac...

08/29/2026

I have some news I'm excited (and a little nervous) to share: I just launched a YouTube channel — Master the Interview.

I'm Eileen — 57, a working Talent Acquisition Manager and Career Coach, and someone who built a 26-year career without a college degree. I've been laid off three times, fired once, and once resigned without giving notice. I've sat on both sides of the interview table more times than I can count, and I'm done pretending any of that was smooth.

This channel is real interview and workplace stories — mine to start, and eventually yours too — paired with the coaching I wish someone had given me while I was living through them. No sarcasm, no polish, just what actually happened and what you can do with it.

Here's the honest part: this page is brand new. A handful of videos up so far, still figuring things out, definitely not a professional production. If that doesn't scare you off, I'd love for you to follow along and be part of it from the very beginning.

57. No degree. Real interview stories, real coaching. I'm Eileen — 57, a working Talent Acquisition Manager and Career Coach, and someone who built a 26-year career in Customer Care, Supply Chain, and Talent Acquisition without a college degree. I know what it's like to sit on both sides of the in...

08/29/2026

In this video, I share a personal story about a bad interview I endured many years ago. I wasn't ready for the question asked; I wasn't ready to recover from it. If that were the case today, I'd be able to handle it professionally, but that doesn't change how I felt then or afterward.

Let me know your thoughts.

08/28/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING 🚨

🔥DAVE’S HOT CHICKEN IS COMING TO REHOBOTH, DE! 🔥
The heat is officially coming to town! 🌶️🍗

Dave’s Hot Chicken is opening its newest location in Rehoboth, Delaware, and we’re building an awesome team for our Grand Opening on September 25, 2026!

We’re looking for energetic, motivated people ready to bring the flavor, have fun, and grow with us!
🔥 NOW HIRING FOR:
✅Team Members
✅Shift Leaders

Whether you’re looking for your first job, your next opportunity, or a chance to step into leadership, we want to meet YOU!
🌶️ Be part of the excitement.
🍗 Be part of the team.
🔥 Be part of Dave’s Hot Chicken Rehoboth!

Ready to turn up the heat? APPLY TODAY!
👉 Apply on Indeed
👉 Apply on ZipRecruiter
👉 Apply through the Dave’s Hot Chicken company website
📅 Grand Opening: September 25, 2026
📍 Rehoboth, Delaware

Don’t wait — positions are filling up fast! Come join the hottest team in town! 🔥🍗

Contact Kenny Toro for details.

08/27/2026

AI Isn’t Coming — It’s Already Here

AI is here to stay. Yes, I said it — and you already know it. Being afraid of change isn’t a valid reason to avoid learning something new. Reluctance to evolve is the fastest way to put a target on your back.

Let’s be honest: companies must evolve. They have to grow, innovate, and become more efficient to stay competitive. And competitive businesses create jobs. So embracing change isn’t just smart — it’s survival.

Yes, change can trigger fear. But the bigger fear should be staying behind and becoming stagnant. So pick your lane.

AI is a powerful force — still being shaped, still being improved — but it’s already woven into the workplace. Employers are figuring it out in real time. That means you need to get with the program.

Sign up for trainings. Explore free resources. Learn the basics. Experiment.
The faster you get on board and show your ability to be nimble, the faster you attract new and better opportunities for your career.

If you want to go deeper, here are a few topics worth exploring next:

-AI readiness
-Upskilling strategy
-Career agility

08/27/2026

Interview Questions Are Not Optional — They’re Your Advantage
Being prepared to ask questions during your interview isn’t a “nice to have.” It’s a must — and it benefits you as a job seeker. This is your chance to make the interviewer think, to share insights, and to let them sell you on the idea of working there.

From the moment you apply, start thinking about what you want to know about the company and the role. That means doing your research — learning enough about the organization to understand who they are, what they value, and the impact they make in their community or around the world. You don’t need to know everything, just enough to ask smart, meaningful questions.

And let’s talk about the wrong questions.
Asking, “How much PTO do you have and how soon can I take time off?” — LOL, I get why you’d want to know, but that’s not a first‑interview question. That falls under understanding the total rewards package, and there’s a better way to phrase it.

If you feel you must ask during the first interview, make it your final question and frame it professionally:
“Can you share information about your benefits package and total rewards?” This sounds educational, not eager to clock out.

Here are a few strong questions to get you started — and as you research the company, you’ll come up with your own:

Company culture — “Can you tell me about the company culture and what it takes to be successful here?”

Onboarding expectations — “What does the first 30‑60‑90 day ramp‑up look like, and how do you measure a successful onboarding experience?”

Employee experience — “How long have you been with the company, and would you recommend it as an employer to your family and friends?”

Asking thoughtful questions shows preparation, confidence, and genuine interest — and it positions you as someone who evaluates opportunities, not just accepts them.



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