“Death by interview” is the harsh but unfortunately all-too accurate name that I give to the majority of corporate interview processes because of the … Read more
Startups Want to Hire, But Worry They Won’t Find the Talent They Need
More tech startups than at any time in the last four years will be looking to hire this year, says Silicon Valley Bank, but they worry they won’t be … Read more
2013 College Grads Will Find a Job Market About as Tough as 2012
With only days left before this year’s college seniors become alums, those who don’t already have jobs are going to find it as hard to find work as last … Read more
What Happens When You Find the “Right” Job Candidate Too Fast?
Here’s the scenario: You have an opening and you do your recruiting thing. You find a candidate, and lo and behold, they are great! What luck, you think to … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Yes, Applicants Tell You What They Want You to Hear
This is not really news, but was triggered by an email I got from a testing company. Here is their tag line: “Applicants tell you what they want you to … Read more
Death by Interview: Revealing the Pain Caused by Excessive Interviews
“Death by interview” is the harsh but unfortunately all-too accurate name that I give to the majority of corporate interview processes because of the … Read more
2013 College Grad Job Search Will Be a 2012 Repeat
With only days left before this year’s college seniors become alums, those who don’t already have jobs are going to find it as hard to find … Read more
5 Tips to Building an Inside Sales Force
Years ago sales professionals started their careers at companies that required them to pound the pavement and knock on doors. Those who had the fortitude … Read more
Working the Social Network: 5 Ways to Leverage Your Recruiting
As an HR professional, mining Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to connect with candidates is likely an integral part of your day. But similar to you, … Read more
Millennials on the Job: They Want to Commit, But Will We Let Them?
Accenture recently published its 2013 College Graduate Employment Survey findings. There’s lots of great data — especially if you plan to hire … Read more