Now come on, tell the truth: you know there’s such a thing as a stupid question! We’ve all cringed at one time or another listening to one of … Read more
Recruiting Technology: Managing the Battle Within
Imagine that last year your company spent hundreds of thousands (maybe even millions) of dollars to overhaul the technology platform that supports the … Read more
Following Up On Your New Hires
Ever wonder what happens to the people you recruit after they begin their jobs? Strange as it may seem, most recruiters never actually follow up on the … Read more
What It Takes To Be a Great Recruiter
Over the past few months, I’ve surveyed more than 30 staffing executives from top companies around the country, asking them to describe their biggest … Read more
Purchasing an ATS: What You Need To Know Before You Sign
In my experience in the recruiting space, I am continually amazed at the “don’t ask, don’t tell” relationship that exists between … Read more
Competency Confusion: Three Rules To Define What To Look For
I once had a recruiter working for me who thought that the time we spend interviewing and screening candidates for specific jobs was a waste of time. He … Read more
Is IT From Mars and Staffing From Venus?
IT and staffing can often seem to be on either side of many issues. They appear to talk different languages: a cold, hard language of logic and facts on … Read more
20/20 Visionary
If you are looking for the pro forma, here’s-a-neat-idea-to-improve-resume-processing article all packaged up with a bow ó sorry, not today. … Read more
Dealing With Bad Hires: The “No-Fault Divorce” Option
According to Jerry Seinfeld, 95% of the population is “undatable.” Even after months and years of “assessment,” nearly 50% of the … Read more
What’s A Recruiter, Anyway? Five Critical Skills for Success
As I wrote last week, recruiters are suffering from an identity crisis. The skills that once defined a corporate recruiter are not sufficient. Indeed, … Read more