Checking references is a ritual that comes in two parts?laying out the playing field and starting the game. Both parts are important, and both deserve … Read more

While the benefits of implementing an internship program have a clear face value, it is still crucial for an organization and human resource professionals … Read more

In my previous article, we explored various reasons to consider relocation assistance for the majority of your positions. I ended the article asking for … Read more

A typical recruiter used to have a Rolodex filled with names and telephone numbers of people she had met, already placed in jobs, had lunch with, knew from … Read more

I have been reviewing web-hiring engines for several months now and have noticed a not-so-surprising trend?developers seem to be wearing a set of blinders … Read more

In this fast-paced world of recruiting, it is hard to keep up with the technology that is supposed to make recruiting easier for all of us. If you work for … Read more

Almost every day I am confronted with some new product or service that promises to at least greatly enhance and often to revolutionize the recruiting … Read more

There is the story of the man who fell asleep in church during a particularly long Sunday sermon. Just as the minister was wrapping up, he went into his … Read more

Most hiring decisions are traditionally made by individual managers; however, these are some reasons why hiring is better done by a small permanent hiring … Read more

As I’ve said before (many times before), recruiting is marketing, not selling. Lots of negotiating is involved–especially toward the end of the … Read more