While human intervention is important to candidates and to hiring managers, we have to change when and how we intervene. As I have written about many … Read more
Using Blogs as a Strategic Recruiting Tool
Blogs represent an emerging and rapidly growing communication vehicle. Today, there are over 14 million blogs, and this number is increasing fast — … Read more
Best Recruiting Practices from the World’s Most Business-like Recruiting Function, Part 5
This the final article in my series profiling the benchmark recruiting best practices and strategies of the Valero Energy Corporation. After a lengthy … Read more
Sourcing in the Sweet Spot
As I’ve mentioned in other articles, the iPod offers a great model for sourcing and recruiting. Three things stand out: It’s a system. The iPod … Read more
The Myth of the War for Talent
Contrary to what many people believe, the war for talent is a myth. What is not a myth, however, is the frightening social/organizational/political … Read more
The Great Eight: How to Identify, Select and Hire Great Recruiters
In my article entitled The Next Great Weapon in the War for Talent, I contended that all the technology, job boards, and recruiting software in the world … Read more
Best Recruiting Practices from the World’s Most Business-like Recruiting Function, Part 4
This is a case study profiling the benchmark recruiting best practices and strategies of the Valero Energy Corporation. After a lengthy study, I have found … Read more
How Performance Profiles Will Make You a Better Recruiter
For years, I’ve been writing about the use of performance profiles as the lynchpin of effective recruiting. Everybody who has ever used one for … Read more
Anatomy of a Test Vendor
A few weeks ago, I was asked about a certain test vendor. Being a good researcher, I visited their site and was absolutely astounded by the misinformation … Read more
Skill Shortages, Ethics, and Innovative Thinking
We all get so caught up in our own perspectives, careers, and day-to-day activities that we often don’t see alternatives to problem we face. Instead, … Read more