Carefully consider your response to the following question because it will serve as “a reflection on your process.” In dealing with your … Read more
The Myth of the Passive Candidate
I don’t like to be difficult, I really don’t, but following the mMove to Trashanagement philosophy of the month can be tiring. From the guy who … Read more
Are Passive Candidates Becoming More Passive?
John Sullivan’s great article on innovative sourcing ideas should be read by everyone in recruiting. The essence: You need to be super creative to … Read more
Difficult Hiring Equals Lower Turnover?
A few days ago, I read a Q & A article that frosted my pumpkin (and I have a big pumpkin)! It went something like this (paraphrased): Unbelievable … Read more
Virtual College Recruiting, Part 2
Note: Please take the short survey on recruiting trends from my recent article. The whole process will take you less than 10 minutes, and I will report on … Read more
Measuring Recruiters on Quality of Hire
Cost per hire, the most commonly measured statistic in recruiting, has some unintended consequences. In many cases, it contributes to a perception of … Read more
An Applicant’s Bill of Rights, Part 2
Applicants are not stupid. They realize that 90% of companies treat applicants worse than most people treat their pet dog. Because applicants know the … Read more
The 10 Commandments of Recruiting
Recruiting is like sales and marketing rolled into one. If a company has a great brand, a great job, and a great hiring manager, not too much marketing or … Read more
Alphabet Soup: A Cautionary Note About Using Myers Briggs
Anyone who follows hiring trends knows that personality measures are gaining popularity as a tool for helping organizations make better hiring decisions. … Read more
Virtual College Recruiting
We are living in a world where face-to-face interaction is less and less expected, or even required. Here are a few examples of the virtual world I have … Read more