You’ve written a compelling job ad that hits all the hot points. You’ve distributed it widely. You’ve even managed to get it high up on search results … Read more
When Applicants Hear Nothing, They Talk and You Get Hurt
You’ve written a compelling job ad that hits all the hot points. You’ve distributed it widely. You’ve even managed to get it high up on … Read more
Are You Losing Potential Stars by “Burying the Lead” in Your Recruiting?
Don’t “bury the lead” in first-stage recruiting; you may lose potential stars. Your company may be limiting its recruiting success by not articulating … Read more
New Teen Workforce Study Should Be a Shocking Wake-Up Call to Employers
In 1989, 56 percent of the 16- to 19-year-olds in America were actively participating in the workforce. This meant that an employer hiring a young person … Read more
It’s Time to Blow Up Time to Hire
The foundation of recruiting performance has been built historically on three core business metrics: 1) Cost Per Hire = Can you recruit and do it with … Read more
Religion at Work: The Perils of Requiring “Christian Only” Hires
By Eric B.Meyer I’m a firm believer that discussing religion (or politics) at work is a recipe for disaster. On this blog; however, if it’s … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: 4 Things to Consider When You’re Ready to Hire
When you make the final hire/don’t hire decision, there are four (4) important things to consider: The results of testing should count for 30 percent; The … Read more
The Strategic Recruiting of Purple Squirrels, Innovators, and Gamechangers
There is no more valuable recruit than a “Purple Squirrel.” In fact, a single Purple Squirrel recruit may be more impactful than all of your … Read more
Stop Doing Searches Over and Make Twice as Many Placements
From what I’ve seen over the past 15 years, working with recruiting teams around the world, it’s apparent that too much time is spent on doing searches … Read more
5 Steps to a Successful Recruiting Presentation
In the world of sales, there is a high correlation between presentation skills and sales success. Great salespeople work to hone their communication skills … Read more