Almost every recruiter I have ever met says, when asked, that they are “the best recruiter in the world.” Salespeople also seem to have the … Read more
Don’t Mistake Activity for Results
Recently I’ve noticed companies are taking advantage of the lull in their hiring efforts to do something useful. I’ve talked to companies who … Read more
How To Negotiate Offers
Great recruiters do five things very well (I call them the GRE ó the “Great Recruiter Essentials”): Great recruiters consistently find … Read more
Here’s How You Can Deliver Customer Service
Both sides ó recruiters and candidates ó responded strongly to my article last week on customer service. Many recruiters wrote in asking how … Read more
Permission Marketing For Recruiters: Building a Targeted List
If you’re interested in taking a more strategic approach to your sourcing efforts, the most important area to start focusing on is long-term … Read more
HCM as a Systematic Business Process
This article is the fifth and final in a series of articles that covers how human capital management has changed dramatically during the last several … Read more
Best Practices in Recruiting: Develop a “Most Wanted” List
As a consultant, I have the opportunity to visit dozens of firms each year, and without a doubt the most frequently asked question is, “What are the … Read more
Sourcing for Diversity
The Internet has become a valuable tool to many recruiters over the last several years. With the growth of job boards as well as personal homepages, … Read more
Best-in-Class Hiring: Blue-Collar Workers
Blue-Collar Employees A few years ago, the blue-collar employee could be seen carrying a lunch bucket to work where he or she would spend long hours doing … Read more
Using Your ATS To Promote Fair Hiring
I recently had the opportunity to speak with a group of recruiters about how the profession is changing. I put the following question to the group: … Read more