What makes headhunters and great executive search people successful? Their golden tongues? Their superior intelligence? No. It’s their network of … Read more
Why People Accept And Quit A Job Made Simple: It’s Just Market Research
The two hottest issues in the Silicon Valley are the attraction and retention of top talent. I am often asked by very tired recruiters “what is the … Read more
Are You Using a Personality Test to Predict Job Performance?
We’re all pretty sure personality has something to do with job performance (at least until you become a senior manager). People graduating from … Read more
The Concept of Quality vs. Quantity
Most recruiters focus on the quantity of resumes they have in their databases. Applicant tracking systems are designed to capture, hold, categorize and … Read more
Why Managers Should Do All Recruiting!
(or Why Recruiters Need To Take a Broader View of the Business) Managers need to do all recruiting. Yes at most firms, recruiters (or executive search … Read more
?I’m in the Mood for Validity? or “A Rose by Any Other Name”
If I have heard it once, I have heard it a thousand times, “My test is “validated.” “Oh, against what?” “You know, … Read more
Dynamic Digital Portfolios…Just Around the Corner
Yes, it’s true. Not only is the resume dying but the replacement is either the devil incarnate or the holy grail, depending on your point of view. … Read more
Are You A Dinosaur Recruiter?
(A checklist to help you assess whether you are ready for 21st century recruiting) The world of recruiting has changed dramatically over the last few … Read more
Adams’ Dilemma Or Why the Fox Looked Like Nelson
You tried hard to avoid him. You took stairs instead of the elevators. You ate lunch in the back seat of your car. And, even sneaked into the office … Read more
Global Staffing is the Way to Go– Great Companies Search the World for Talent
The American Electronics Association released a report this week that should wake up even the most skeptical of recruiters or managers. According to the … Read more