I am constantly amazed at recruiters that attend “average” job fairs and then call it “recruiting.” Sitting at a booth and … Read more
The Recruitment of Canadians – a Northerner’s Perspective
In the past few years, American recruiters have been “flocking” to the Canadian universities, job fairs, and open houses, taking advantage of … Read more
Where are Customer Service and Common Courtesy? Why Recruiters Pet Peeves, Peeve Me
Here are some of my thoughts on recent postings on the Electronic Recruiting Forum regarding electronic recruiting pet peeves when it comes to receiving … Read more
The Advantages And Disadvantages Of “External First” Hiring Preferences?
There is an ongoing debate among employment managers as to whether it is better to give preference to internal candidates before looking externally to fill … Read more
Recruiting For the Future: Don’t Forget About the Candidate
Internet Recruiting, Applicant Tracking Systems, Job Posting Software, Reducing Cycle Time, Reducing Cost Per Hire, Recruiting Metrics, Job Matching … Read more
Paradigm Shift – Recruiters Exit Stage Left
A paradigm is a shared set of assumptions and a particular vision of reality. Joel Barker, a well-known speaker and the author of the book called … Read more
The Advantages And Disadvantages Of “Inside First” Hiring Preferences?
There is an ongoing debate among employment managers as to whether it is better to give preference to internal candidates before looking externally to fill … Read more
Translating the skills of Transitioning Military- “Diamonds in the Rough”
As a recruiter, it helps to either be psychic or a very good salesperson in order to meet the demands of your customer – the hiring manager. What … Read more
Where in @#$%& are You Going? Do You Have a Strategy for Success?
More and more I am convinced that recruiters and recruiting departments do not have a strategy for what they doing. They operate in a reactionary mode. … Read more
Cisco … Simply the Best
I do over 100 presentations on HR issues around the world every year. In addition, I often get the opportunity to meet with some of the premier employment … Read more