As I wrote last week, time — time to source, time to close, time to interview — is one of the most critical factors in how you are perceived as … Read more
Ten Principles of e-Recruiting
A few issues ago, Business 2.0, a magazine for the Internet age, listed its ten principles for the new economy. In reading them, it seemed to me that they … Read more
Where Have All The Good Candidates Gone… The “Shortage” Explained!
(Or do you want to know why you are losing the war for “IT” talent?) When I talk to senior HR people or to managers, the most common complaint … Read more
Test Your Recruiting Knowledge
The following questions will test your knowledge of recruiting. They were drawn from the body of laws that govern your profession. Funny – in a rare … Read more
The Candidates’ Dilemma How Do They Find You and What Do You Want to Know?
Have you been a candidate for a job recently? Have you tried wending your way through the job boards to find the right job? Do you have any idea of the … Read more
Forget The Job Fair… Recruit At A Trade Fair!
I am constantly amazed at recruiters that attend “average” job fairs and then call it “recruiting.” Sitting at a booth and … Read more
The Recruitment of Canadians – a Northerner’s Perspective
In the past few years, American recruiters have been “flocking” to the Canadian universities, job fairs, and open houses, taking advantage of … Read more
Where are Customer Service and Common Courtesy? Why Recruiters Pet Peeves, Peeve Me
Here are some of my thoughts on recent postings on the Electronic Recruiting Forum regarding electronic recruiting pet peeves when it comes to receiving … Read more
The Advantages And Disadvantages Of “External First” Hiring Preferences?
There is an ongoing debate among employment managers as to whether it is better to give preference to internal candidates before looking externally to fill … Read more
Recruiting For the Future: Don’t Forget About the Candidate
Internet Recruiting, Applicant Tracking Systems, Job Posting Software, Reducing Cycle Time, Reducing Cost Per Hire, Recruiting Metrics, Job Matching … Read more