In Part I of this series we created WOW by improving our job titles. In Part II we created WOW by focusing on the job content. Implementing both of these … Read more
Cutting Down On Interview “No-Shows”
Going to an interview is a daunting task for most applicants. Even the most qualified can sweat at the possibility. Going on an interview is often compared … Read more
Developing People as a Recruiting Strategy
Cisco, Schwab, HP, Wells Fargo, National Semiconductor, and Applied Materials — to name just a few — have learned that by developing people … Read more
The Coming “Bid For Talent Revolution”… Prepare Now Or Else!
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