Be prepared for the biggest revolution in staffing of this century! Let’s face it, employers have had the upper hand in the employment relationship … Read more
Do You Feel Lucky?
Picture this… You are standing before your Board of Directors asking for approval to rent equipment. You tell them it costs $75,000 a year and its … Read more
Is a Passive Candidate a Better Hire?
There are really only two kinds of candidates in the recruiting world. There are those who are actively seeking a position and those who are not, but who … Read more
Stop Interviewing – Hold A Professional Conversation
Going to an interview is a daunting task — even the most qualified candidates have been known to sweat at the possibility. Often it is viewed by … Read more
Mirror, Mirror
The witch stood before her looking glass. Slowly she uttered the words spoken by her mother and her mother before her. ?Mirror. Mirror on the wall. Who has … Read more
Why Candidates Won’t Say Yes
Alex recently interviewed at an Internet startup here in Silicon Valley. The company has a reputation as a well managed start-up with potential to change … Read more
The War For Talent Is Over – And Guess Who Won?
Companies everywhere are scrambling for talent. Dozens of magazines have called it a “War for Talent.” It certainly is a “war” … Read more
Adapt to the Internet or Die– 5 Excuses Why Recruiters Don’t Use the Internet
Adapt or die is the core tenet of evolution. Unfortunately, too many recruiters, those in agencies and those inside corporations, are adverse to using the … Read more
Innovative Strategies for Closing the Deal and Getting College Students to Say “Yes” To an Offer
The Final part of a III part series Once you have found the best, you have to close the deal. College students these days have lots of options and you need … Read more
Ten Things Great Recruiters Don’t Do
All month I have been tracking what recruiters could do to differentiate themselves from the pack. If marketing and brand image are important for … Read more