Yes, most applicants don’t really want a job — they want a career. They may not openly confess to their employer that this is what they want. Heck, … Read more
The Top Sources of Hires? Survey Says It’s Still Referrals and Job Boards
Update: SilkRoad says there are errors in the report it published Thursday on which the post below is based. The most significant appears to be charts on … Read more
Get Rid of Job Descriptions and You’ll Hire Better People
For the past 30 years I’ve been on a kick to ban traditional skills — and experience-based job descriptions. The prime reason: they’re anti-talent … Read more
The Parable of the Two Principals: A Tale to Share With Clients
She’d found her calling as a teacher of kids with special needs. She loved her job, and enjoyed working for the person who’d graciously given her a start. … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: How to Hire the Wrong Person Every Time
Here’s how to hire the wrong person every time — guaranteed. You only recruit when have an immediate need, so you don’t have a list of … Read more
How Well Is Your Job Post Doing? New CareerBuilder Tool Can Tell
Quick quiz: Your job postings for customer service reps on average get 28 applications each. Is that good or bad? If you answer is along the lines of “I … Read more
Immigration Will Begin Accepting 2013 H-1B Visa Petitions on April 1
By Jessica Cook On Monday, April 1, 2013, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting FY 2014 H-1B cap-subject petitions for … Read more
Saying You Can’t Find Talent Is Like Saying You Can’t Find Anything to Watch on TV
As a child living in a rural area, I had but three, maybe four channels when the weather cooperated, to watch. Installing cable down our very long lane was … Read more
Pennsylvania Moving to Ban Discrimination Against Unemployed
By Eric B. Meyer In 2011, New Jersey passed a law banning discrimination against the unemployed. Will Pennsylvania follow suit in 2013? The ball is … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Do You Really Need a Degree to Get a Job?
Most employee recruiting ads read something like this: “…high school diploma required or college degree required or MBA required.“ I have one question: … Read more