(Editor’s note: With so many new ERE members coming on all the time, we thought that each week we’d republish one popular classic post. … Read more
The Destroyer of Cultures
“You have to haggle!” Fans of Monty Python’s Life of Brian might recall the haggling scene: desperate to escape from pursuing Roman soldiers, Brian … Read more
Why Can’t We Find More Jobs For Our Returning Military Veterans?
One in three. Mercy me. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, one in three young military veterans were out of a job the last quarter of 2011. That … Read more
Gaining Commitment from Candidates: A 10-Point Checklist
Does this sound familiar? You are having a great conversation with a “rock star” candidate who has applied for one of your positions. You share the details … Read more
Pennsylvania Becomes the Latest State to Require E-Verify
By Kim Kiel Thompson The Public Works Employment Verification Act, signed into law on July 5, 2012, requires all contractors and subcontractors on … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Should You Worry About Training Your Competition?
By Mel Kleiman Many small business owners and managers worry about hiring and training someone who could later join the competition, or even compete with … Read more
4 Annoying Ways to Follow Up After an Interview
Jenny Foss (@JobJenny) had a good article over at Forbes recently — 4 Non-Annoying Ways to Follow Up After an Interview — where she gave some … Read more
Building a Road Map: The Best Way to Help New Hires Succeed
Achievement is a relative thing; you don’t feel like you’ve achieved something until you feel like you’ve reached your potential. You need to have a clear … Read more
Most-Advertised Jobs: It’s Nurses (Of Course), But Truck Drivers, Too
Job ads don’t necessarily translate into jobs, but they do provide a look at where and for what employers are seeking candidates. In June, says Wanted … Read more
Stop Doing Searches Over Again
I have three big recruiting rules I suggest every external and corporate recruiter follow if they want to make more placements with better candidates. … Read more