Tenure is not a requisite for success in the search business. A desire to achieve, persuasiveness, ethics, and competence in mastering the fundamentals are … Read more
The Simple Brilliance of Lou Scott: The MPC
Lou Scott passed away on Saturday, January 14th, 2006. Who was this man? Lou Scott was one of the Giants of our industry. As Dr. Dan Posin said in his … Read more
Veterans Returning To The Job Market
Senator John McCain, a hero patriot himself, described Pat Tillman as a young man who gave away the fortune and fame of a celebrity to serve his country. … Read more
Bum Reference? Here’s How To Overcome It
DEAR JOYCE: After working 18 months at a small company, where I, Katie (not real name), received constantly good write-ups, I was set-up by my supervisor, … Read more
Ten Things Most Tenured Recruiters Believe But Rarely Admit
(1) The nature of the relationships we have with companies is important, but not most important. What is most important is that a company hires and pays … Read more
7 Steps To Powerful Planning
For many people, planning is a snooze-inducing topic that they have heard too much about and are tired of discussing. I talk to many recruiters who are in … Read more
Words To The Wise About Candidate Lies
Sooner or later some recruiter is going to really get nailed for not verifying candidate backgrounds. Aside from a few insignificant cases, it hasn’t … Read more
Five Tips to Ensure a World-class Onboarding Experience
How people are treated when they join your organization determines whether they become productive quickly, whether they become engaged and participate in … Read more
America’s Employer Brand in the Age of Global Recruiting
In the global war for talent, the United States has always been able to rely on our strong appeal as a land of opportunity to attract the best and … Read more
In Search of the Perfect Candidate, Part 2
In a recent article, I made the contention that perfect candidates for your open positions might not have exactly the same background listed in your job … Read more