Christina Withey

Talent Acquisition, Recruitment & HR | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility

Hiring managers want to see your authentic self and assess if you’d be a good addition to the team. There are a lot of little things that are taken into consideration beyond your education and past work experience.  In my article for PRSA Strategies & Tactics, I discuss: Why Soft Skills Often Outweigh Résumés in Hiring Decisions. https://www.prsa.org/article/why-soft-skills-often-outweigh-r%C3%A9sum%C3%A9s-in-hiring-decisions-SEPT25 Enjoy the read! ✨ #HireAndSeek #PRSATactic

The most fulfilling careers are built with intention, not by following a template. In this Hire and Seek article, I talk about how to chart a PR career path that can be rewarding, even when it's not obviously linear. https://www.prsa.org/article/charting-your-pr-career-path-Aug25

Honored to be named a finalist for the 2026 Top 100 Talent Acquisition Professionals Awards with OnConferences! This recognition means so much as it reflects both the thought leadership and innovation happening across our field, as well as my personal efforts. If my work or insights have been helpful to you, I'd be grateful for your vote. You can vote here: https://www.onconferences.com/ta-ind-voting/ . The deadline is February 15th. Thank you for supporting me! 🌐 #Finalis

Every January, we make the same promises: less doomscrolling, more gym time, finally organizing that home office... By February, we’re back to our old ways, telling ourselves “next year.” But in 2026, neither job seekers nor managers can afford this. The rules have changed, and if we want to find legitimate matches in public relations recruitment, we all need to get a lot more honest about what we’re really looking for in our workforce. Check out my latest Hire and Seek colum

Having lived through economic roller coasters, technological whiplash and a pandemic that turned work norms upside down, Gen Z brings practical priorities to the table, and they aren’t asking for anything revolutionary — just workplaces that make sense for modern humans.  Check out my article, 4 Things Gen Z Wants in the Workplace , in PRSA Strategies & Tactics: https://www.prsa.org/article/4-things-gen-z-wants-in-the-workplace-ST-June25 . 📝✨  #GenZ   #HireAndSeek

Last spring, I spent an evening at my child’s elementary school career night, explaining what I do for a living to kids and their families. I realized that sometimes the clearest career guidance comes from stripping away the complexity and returning to the basics. Check out my article, Navigating Your Career With Purpose , in PRSA Strategies & Tactics: https://www.prsa.org/article/back-to-basics-navigating-your-career-with-purpose-ST-May25 . 📝✨ #BackToBasics   #HireAndSeek

Across the PR and communications profession, boomerangs — former employees who left the organization and later returned — are becoming more common. But what is the business case for hiring a boomerang? Read more in my Hire and Seek article for PRSA Strategies & Tactics https://www.prsa.org/article/how-to-manage-boomerang-employees-ST-April25 here! 📝✨ #BoomerangEmployees #HireAndSeek

Recently, I was a guest on Ken Jacobs' leadership podcast, Taking the Lead. Together, we discuss why mental health, authenticity, and DEI aren’t just values, but vital business strategies. Watch/listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jCqEH8Kbb7E?si=hHLiP0XrvO0GSO-r . Thank you so much for a great conversation, Ken! You always get the wheels turning.

Excited to share some big news. On October 11th, 2025, I married my best friend, Damon Withey! We are so happy to have joined our hearts and families. This next chapter will be the greatest yet. 💍🖤 Please make a note of my new surname, Withey, which is pronounced WIHTH-ee. Thank you for the love and support!

Sometimes, it is difficult to leave persistent feelings of anxiety and worry at home when you go to work. The heavy news cycle is...