We are well into the new year now, and incontrovertibly into the new millennium. Things are looking a little brighter from my window on the world. … Read more
Would Your Recruiting Process Screen Out Thomas Edison?
Not so long ago, in a galaxy not all that far away: Recruiter: “Ah, Mr. Edison, sorry I missed your other calls and messages. We’ve been having … Read more
Tips On Getting a Job as a Recruiter
It’s no secret that, with the downturn in the economy, almost every firm has reduced its hiring. As a result, there is a decreased need for … Read more
The Best Way to Find Top People Is Still Networking
If everybody knows that one thing is true, why do so many people try something else? Most companies will tell you that their employee referral program is … Read more
Online Screening: Ongoing Trends for 2002 and Beyond
Six months ago I wrote an article outlining some trends that I felt would help to define the future of online screening. I think that the start of the new … Read more
Recruiting in 2002 and Beyond
As the holidays approach we all begin to realize that another year is coming to an end?? and what a year it has been! The year began with a lot of optimism … Read more
I’ve Got a Lot To Ask for This Year, Santa!
Dear Santa, Has it been a year already? What a difference a year makes! This time last year I was ducking phone calls from my clients and hiring managers … Read more
Year-End Recruiting Trends: Survey Follow-Up
Two weeks ago I published a short survey here, and the response has been terrific! Dozens of you sent in your answers and thoughts, which I am analyzing. … Read more
Santa’s Workshop: Workforce Management in the 2001 Economy
It was with much trepidation that I met with Santa for our third annual review of his recruitment and retention programs. I had heard through the grapevine … Read more
Put the Right People in the Right Jobs
People who really know recruiting also know that the best way to understand the overall recruiting process is to visualize it as a subset of the common … Read more