There were no real surprises in January’s jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. economy added 157,000 jobs in January, most, as usual, in … Read more
Hey Applebee’s: Why Don’t You Treat Ex-Workers Like Yahoo Does?
Dear Applebee’s, I used to work for you in Human Resources. It was a great 3 1/2 years. I loved working for you. I was surrounded by the most … Read more
What TV’s Law & Order Can Teach Us About Interviewing
TV cops have it all figured out. Just watch their interrogations. One guy comes in strong, slamming his fists on the table and screaming like a madman. … Read more
Today’s College Recruiting Picture: It’s Finally Starting to Perk Up
Things are looking modestly up for most college graduates this coming year (and perhaps a bit more competitive for recruiters). That’s the broad conclusion … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Great Interview Questions For Sales Personnel
Here are three (3) great interview questions for potential sales personnel: Tell me about your sales process at your current/previous job. Don’t assume … Read more
Is Facebook’s Graph Search the Future of Social Recruiting?
When Facebook announced the launch of Graph Search last week, there was a lot of commentary on how it signaled the social network’s move into Google’s … Read more
The Relocation Candidate Who Said Yes, But Meant No
You’ve got a new job order. You have a good feel of the group and the partner the new hire will work with. You begin making calls and networking in the … Read more
Get Ready For Some Good News: HR Career Prospects Are Improving
Want some good news for a change? If you dig deep into the recent study by U.S. News & World Report on the 100 Best Jobs of 2013, you’ll find … Read more
Recruiters Must Demand Their Hiring Managers Prepare performance-based Job Descriptions
Since we promote people based on their performance, why don’t we hire them the same way? Amazon willing, my next book, The Essential Guide for Hiring … Read more
Talent Diversity Isn’t Just About Demographic Data
On the way home from the diversity career fair, while writing job ads for the diversity publications, hiring the diversity consultants — while taking … Read more