[Author’s note: Last week, a reader informed me that my translation of “Carthage” into Latin in my article two week’s ago was in … Read more
Eight Simple Rules for Becoming a Great Recruiter
I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to train thousands of recruiters over the years. Most turn out to be pretty good at what they do, but a select … Read more
Roadmap for the Perfect Recruiting Process
If someone was to ask you to describe and diagram, in detail, your company’s recruitment process, could you do it? I don’t mean simply creating … Read more
Are Foreign Nationals Still Viable Candidates?
It is, in many respects, both the best of times and the worst of times for recruiting foreign nationals in the U.S. Most of the traditional sectors that … Read more
In Search of Silliness: The Perfect Competency List
Almost every week someone posts a request for competencies here on the ER Forum. It usually goes something like this: “I am a recruiter for XYZ … Read more
A Really Good Book: “Searching for A Corporate Savior,” by Rakesh Khurana
I rarely find a book about management or leadership very interesting. There are hundreds of volumes written about both topics, and almost all of them are … Read more
Measuring Your Employer Brand
article by Dr. John Sullivan and Master Burnett Last week I wrote about rebuilding a damaged or tarnished employer-of-choice brand. Based on the articles … Read more
Make Hiring a Process, Not an Event
For most companies, sourcing is a .5 Sigma process. If you’re familiar with Six Sigma, you’ll quickly understand the difference. A Six Sigma … Read more
Make Believe They’re Coming to Your House
There are many facets and procedures that need to be addressed correctly if recruiting is to be a cost-effective and successful endeavor. The list is long, … Read more
Ergo Cartenga Delenda Est
In the early history of the Roman Empire (B.C. ó Before Russell Crowe) there was an outspoken member of the Roman Senate named Cato the Elder. While … Read more