The value of consulting advice may be in the eye of the person writing the check. But it seems corporate recruiters would be well served to follow the … Read more
It’s Their Space
MySpace, blogging, texting. If you don’t have a true understanding of these words and how they’re influencing today’s candidate pool, … Read more
How Kevin Bacon Can Help You Recruit No-Cost Referrals
Having been coined the unofficial “Godfather of referrals,” I am frequently asked how to utilize referrals in the all-too-common case in which … Read more
Drugstore to Hire People With Disabilities Through New Recruiting Website
The nation’s largest drugstore chain has launched a new recruiting website to hire people with disabilities for its future distribution center in … Read more
On Becoming a Great Recruiter, Part 6
If one of your client groups has ever incorrectly eliminated a good candidate because someone on the hiring team was a weak interviewer, this article is … Read more
What You Need to Know About What’s Happening in the Pre-Employment Assessment Market
Over the past several years, an increasing number of companies have begun to realize the potential revenue to be gained from selling pre-employment tests … Read more
A Case for Better Recruiter Training
Every time I talk to people who have recently sought new jobs, I am amazed at how poorly recruiters have treated them. Yesterday, I spoke with a friend who … Read more
Job Searches Taking Longer
It’s taking longer to find a job, according to John A. Challenger, CEO of an outplacement firm. The 3.6-month median length of a job search last … Read more
Former Taleo Research Executive Ready To Stake Future On Launch of Checkster
Yves Lermusi says his decision to leave his post as president of Taleo Research after seven years was prompted in part by a Gallup poll that found that … Read more
How to Leave the Interviewing Stone Age
Once upon a time, there were no human resources departments. Applicants were interviewed by managers and hired or fired on the job. For most employees, … Read more