Times are tough all over, and recruiting budgets are approaching zero in many companies. But if you still need to recruit, here are my favorite “no … Read more

Lately my discussions with clients who are considering using some type of online screening have led me to notice a trend: Everyone seems to want to put the … Read more

I’ve just reviewed a variety of competency models ó from sales rep to engineer to camp counselor to recruiter. Surprisingly, aside from the … Read more

Article by Dr. John Sullivan and Master Burnett We all know that when it comes to recruiting quality candidates, no tool works better than a well-managed … Read more

I recently went to a conference on employee rewards systems as a function of employee retention. Among the retention ideas presented were: “Cause for … Read more

These days, the proliferation of resumes has reached overwhelming levels?? and the finger pointing at the perceived causes of the problem is everywhere. … Read more

In spite of being among the most critical hiring tools in the recruiter’s toolbox, validation remains largely misunderstood and unappreciated. … Read more

It’s not who you know or what you know that makes you an effective recruiter. Though those things are pluses and will increase the odds that … Read more

In this current economic valley ó typified by a rise in the number of candidates and a decrease in the number of jobs ó the way that … Read more

I had finished the day’s work and decided to head of the store, before the weekend rush, for cookout supplies for Memorial Day. At the entrance to … Read more