Are your inMails up to scratch? Let’s face it, sometimes it’s easy to cut corners when it comes to sourcing and contacting candidates on LinkedIn. The … Read more
Talent Mapping, Staying Ahead of the Game
Similar to a map of the world, talent maps are a visual guide to help us understand our competition by drawing out their landscape. It can be defined as a … Read more
Time Kills All Deals
It’s a pretty great time to be in talent acquisition, don’t you think? Times have really changed since I got into this crazy business 20+ years ago – … Read more
So, What is a Sourcer?
There is a dinner party that I go to on the first Saturday of the month that friends of mine throw. They invite numerous people and usually do a potluck, … Read more
Recruiting Problem or Business Problem?
Like most of my articles, I like to write disclaimers up front. In the spirit of transparency, this is part marketing article, but I also included some … Read more
How To Predict Candidate Choices, Chances, and Changes
What if I told you that you could predict the future? Predict when a passive candidate will be ready to evaluate a new opportunity? Not by using a crystal … Read more
How to: Outbound vs. Inbound Sourcing Part 2
Every position needs to have a strategy on how the position will be sourced and filled. There are multiple factors to consider such as your budget and … Read more
5 Ways to Engage Talent on Instagram
With more emphasis being placed on building a sustainable company culture and hiring people who not only have the relevant skills but also fit into this … Read more
How to Build a Talent Community with Slack
It’s time to break-up with your talent network. It’s not me, it’s your network and the lifeless pile of resumes that once held such great ambition. The … Read more
Why Monster Failed
The news broke overnight that the Dutch staffing giant Randstad bought Monster, paying $3.40 a share equating to $429 million for the once industry-leading … Read more