<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Christina Stokes | Talent Acquisition & DEI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christina Stokes is an award-winning talent management professional and executive recruiter. ]]></description><link>https://christinamarienyc.wixsite.com/aboutme/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:05:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://christinamarienyc.wixsite.com/aboutme/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Soft Skills Often Outweigh Résumés in Hiring Decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &#38; 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 #PRSATactics]]></description><link>https://christinamarienyc.wixsite.com/aboutme/single-post/why-soft-skills-often-outweigh-r%C3%A9sum%C3%A9s-in-hiring-decisions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d41579d36a85c300c1623a</guid><category><![CDATA[Talent Acquisition]]></category><category><![CDATA[Job Hunting]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:20:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e83860_040ac44356b94c0b8114d1c9770c41ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christina Withey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charting Your PR Career Path]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://christinamarienyc.wixsite.com/aboutme/single-post/charting-your-pr-career-path</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d4146dc53e2b8fe124c827</guid><category><![CDATA[Job Hunting]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:19:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e83860_8f9f1a4a1c424e96bab004e97fc5e46d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christina Withey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finalist in the 2026 Top 100 Talent Acquisition Professionals Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[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!  #Finalist...]]></description><link>https://christinamarienyc.wixsite.com/aboutme/single-post/finalist-in-the-2026-top-100-talent-acquisition-professionals-awards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6973b9ad4c5d7ca6b9bb5102</guid><category><![CDATA[Talent Acquisition]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life and More]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:12:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e83860_994c3386136543f18cd362c63c8f1a23~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_627,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christina Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Year, New Hiring Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 column in PRSA...]]></description><link>https://christinamarienyc.wixsite.com/aboutme/single-post/new-year-new-hiring-game</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69690ca744e01db33afe54c9</guid><category><![CDATA[Talent Acquisition]]></category><category><![CDATA[Job Hunting]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:50:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e83860_9216b579e368409cb9e9efa8bade34c5~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christina Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Things Gen Z Wants in the Workplace]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &#38; Tactics: https://www.prsa.org/article/4-things-gen-z-wants-in-the-workplace-ST-June25 . ✨  #GenZ   #HireAndSeek]]></description><link>https://christinamarienyc.wixsite.com/aboutme/single-post/4-things-gen-z-wants-in-the-workplace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694aab21f05659b5406e2837</guid><category><![CDATA[Talent Acquisition]]></category><category><![CDATA[Diversity and Inclusion]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:52:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e83860_ed344e8cfc04415fa0c49a427f90313e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christina Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to Basics: Navigating Your Career With Purpose]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &#38; Tactics: https://www.prsa.org/article/back-to-basics-navigating-your-career-with-purpose-ST-May25 . ✨ #BackToBasics   #HireAndSeek]]></description><link>https://christinamarienyc.wixsite.com/aboutme/single-post/back-to-basics-navigating-your-career-with-purpose</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69430d0b321595a831ab9eb8</guid><category><![CDATA[Job Hunting]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life and More]]></category><category><![CDATA[Working Mom]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e83860_e5ad00a3a86a47948d8092456600c3bd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_821,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christina Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Manage Boomerang Employees]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &#38; Tactics  https://www.prsa.org/article/how-to-manage-boomerang-employees-ST-April25  here! ✨ #BoomerangEmployees #HireAndSeek]]></description><link>https://christinamarienyc.wixsite.com/aboutme/single-post/how-to-manage-boomerang-employees</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692f3a056b38ed6c873fc0d8</guid><category><![CDATA[Talent Acquisition]]></category><category><![CDATA[Job Hunting]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:12:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e83860_db80561e2a1b42d38ebd28723540af5b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_910,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christina Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking the Lead with Ken Jacobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://christinamarienyc.wixsite.com/aboutme/single-post/taking-the-lead-with-ken-jacobs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f8f8d0e6a1a5c2158ba3ec</guid><category><![CDATA[Talent Acquisition]]></category><category><![CDATA[Diversity and Inclusion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life and More]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:32:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e83860_8238a816b13243e08dd22c17407e8875~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christina Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big News!]]></title><description><![CDATA[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!]]></description><link>https://christinamarienyc.wixsite.com/aboutme/single-post/big-news</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f8f7bd17e22f9871758b2e</guid><category><![CDATA[Life and More]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:30:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e83860_2bb6ca605ab84de8b26703cd819b3134~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christina Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workplace Self-Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes, it is difficult to leave persistent feelings of anxiety and worry at home when you go to work. The heavy news cycle is...]]></description><link>https://christinamarienyc.wixsite.com/aboutme/single-post/workplace-self-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ac7b3079e174eb067deb86</guid><category><![CDATA[Diversity and Inclusion]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:06:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e83860_2bf397ebcdcb4b2395af8de2fd24c6cf~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christina Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Hire Acclimation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The average new employee will need anywhere from three to six months to fully acclimate and settle into their new role. We can’t just...]]></description><link>https://christinamarienyc.wixsite.com/aboutme/single-post/new-hire-acclimation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685965fb786d8756b41856a6</guid><category><![CDATA[Talent Acquisition]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:36:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e83860_5de9b5dc100b438e9cc1d92281d11396~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christina Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ CELEBRATING 8 YEARS AT RUBENSTEIN COMMUNICATIONS!  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today marks eight years since I joined the incredible team at Rubenstein Communications to lead Talent Acquisition, and what a journey...]]></description><link>https://christinamarienyc.wixsite.com/aboutme/single-post/celebrating-8-years-at-rubenstein-communications</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68138740f547f5de525fa47d</guid><category><![CDATA[Talent Acquisition]]></category><category><![CDATA[Working Mom]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 14:39:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e83860_04e040acc27a4abf99b3ae9f2aede689~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christina Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Recipient of the Top 100 Talent Acquisition Professional Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm incredibly humbled to share that I've been named a 2025 Top 100 Talent Acquisition Professional   at the OnCon Icon Awards for the...]]></description><link>https://christinamarienyc.wixsite.com/aboutme/single-post/2025-recipient-of-the-top-100-talent-acquisition-professional-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68125f5198ce178d40c21d94</guid><category><![CDATA[Talent Acquisition]]></category><category><![CDATA[Diversity and Inclusion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Working Mom]]></category><category><![CDATA[Job Hunting]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e83860_49557fe2f4424272a2abbdfd540b7182~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christina Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask, Answer &#38; Assess: Tips for Great Job Interviews]]></title><description><![CDATA[After over a decade leading talent acquisition for PR firms, I’ve learned that great interviews are a combination of art and science. In...]]></description><link>https://christinamarienyc.wixsite.com/aboutme/single-post/ask-answer-assess-tips-for-great-job-interviews</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f7fc86e2fa4bec3f0af834</guid><category><![CDATA[Talent Acquisition]]></category><category><![CDATA[Job Hunting]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:18:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e83860_b0100a8678f94b3db7b3995c4298c7d9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_900,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christina Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Setback to Comeback: Navigating Job Rejections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Job rejection can feel personal, but as a talent acquisition leader, I've seen countless qualified candidates face 'no' for reasons...]]></description><link>https://christinamarienyc.wixsite.com/aboutme/single-post/from-setback-to-comeback-navigating-job-rejections</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b5ed82e71211226b7f4497</guid><category><![CDATA[Job Hunting]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e83860_dd810c20d2de4e6595fd6921cd9bc092~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christina Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finalist in the 2025 Top Talent Acquisition Pros Awards!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some exciting news to share - I'm humbled to be nominated as a finalist for OnConferences ' Top 100 Talent Acquisition Professional...]]></description><link>https://christinamarienyc.wixsite.com/aboutme/single-post/finalist-in-the-2025-top-talent-acquisition-pros-awards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678fe677b30613c67f9602c2</guid><category><![CDATA[Talent Acquisition]]></category><category><![CDATA[Working Mom]]></category><category><![CDATA[Diversity and Inclusion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Job Hunting]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:27:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e83860_28355a1b39cc4c8ba84b5db0dd9aac29~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christina Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cultivating Tomorrow’s PR Stars: The Education Alliance]]></title><description><![CDATA["Educational partnerships — a powerful tool that can reshape how we approach talent acquisition in public relations. Partnering with...]]></description><link>https://christinamarienyc.wixsite.com/aboutme/single-post/cultivating-tomorrow-s-pr-stars-the-education-alliance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">677c4f2cdae421393b4a33b1</guid><category><![CDATA[Talent Acquisition]]></category><category><![CDATA[Diversity and Inclusion]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 21:49:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e83860_57791b6d37d744e79d5d20bb49741838~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_960,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christina Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bringing Your Full Self to Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[I explore “Bringing Your Full Self to Work” in PRSA Strategies &#38; Tactics PR's Next Generation | September 2024 issue. " Finding the right...]]></description><link>https://christinamarienyc.wixsite.com/aboutme/single-post/bringing-your-full-self-to-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">676f039636d9bd82065ab1c5</guid><category><![CDATA[Diversity and Inclusion]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 19:48:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e83860_256cfb6631354f2d8d6ab16a9b96ad4b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christina Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building a Multigenerational Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[My August Hire and Seek article for PRSA Strategies &#38; Tactics digs into Building a Multigenerational Team. "Imagine being part of a...]]></description><link>https://christinamarienyc.wixsite.com/aboutme/single-post/building-a-multigenerational-team</link><guid isPermaLink="false">672a5a3c3d8038af87d46099</guid><category><![CDATA[Talent Acquisition]]></category><category><![CDATA[Diversity and Inclusion]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:53:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e83860_b2dd9fe00d3e4652ad52673abf6f2aac~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christina Stokes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tackling Ageism in PR as a Job Seeker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ageism is a widespread issue in the PR profession that does not typically get too much attention in DEI talks.  Learn how to  avoid being...]]></description><link>https://christinamarienyc.wixsite.com/aboutme/single-post/tackling-ageism-in-pr-as-a-job-seeker</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66fc53675a23d590596a6c9a</guid><category><![CDATA[Job Hunting]]></category><category><![CDATA[Diversity and Inclusion]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:56:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e83860_51ea84e8910c42ff98561477b16415dd~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_900,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christina Stokes</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>