McGough
Why does the McGough logo have six sides?
The sides represent the six brothers from the fourth generation
Clue: This song begins with “Dashing through the snow…”
Answer: Jingle Bells
Clue: This singer launched the Eras Tour in 2023.
Answer: Taylor Swift
Clue: Kevin McCallister is left behind in this 1990 holiday favorite.
Answer: Home Alone
Clue: ATS stands for this.
Answer: Applicant Tracking System
What does the symbol in the middle of the logo represent?
Masonry symbol
Clue: This Christmas tune warns, “You better watch out, you better not cry…”
Answer: Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Clue: This streaming service is home to shows like Stranger Things and Wednesday.
Answer: Netflix
Clue: In The Polar Express, children must believe in this to hear the bell ring.
Answer: Santa / the magic of Christmas
Clue: This metric measures how long it takes to fill a role.
Answer: Time to Fill (or Time to Hire, depending on your org’s definition)
What year was present day McGough established?
1956
Clue: This classic carol was the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965.
Answer: Jingle Bells
Clue: This singer’s 2011 Christmas album Under the Mistletoe features the hit “Mistletoe.”
Answer: Justin Bieber
Clue: This film follows a boy who wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.
Answer: A Christmas Story
Clue: This term describes when a great candidate suddenly vanishes with no explanation—poof!
Ghosting
Where did the McGough family emigrate from?
Ireland
Clue: José Feliciano wrote and performed this bilingual holiday hit in 1970.
Answer: Feliz Navidad
Clue: This artist’s 2024 album Cowboy Carter blended country, soul, and pop.
Answer: Beyoncé
Clue: In Home Alone 2, Kevin stays at this famous New York City hotel.
Answer: The Plaza Hotel
Clue: This term refers to the total number of qualified candidates available in a given market.
Answer: Talent Pool
What are the names of the six brothers?
Charlie, Leo, Larry, Greg, Tom, Pete
Clue: Brenda Lee was only 13 when she recorded this upbeat holiday classic that became the most-played Christmas song of 2022.
Answer: Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
Clue: This band, known for hits like “Yellow” and “Viva La Vida,” announced their plan to stop releasing new music after 2025.
Coldplay
Clue: In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, this cousin arrives unannounced in a beat-up RV.
Answer: Cousin Eddie
Clue: This recruiting joke describes a role so impossible to fill that it “needs a candidate with 20 years of experience, a niche degree, and everything else that makes them almost nonexistent.”
Answer: A purple squirrel or Unicorn