On January 3, 1978, I became a contingency recruiter working for a small, highly regarded, two-person search firm (I was number three). This was a pretty … Read more
The Cult of the Best
If there is one phrase that almost every recruiter, hiring manager, and executive uses, “We only hire the best people” would be it. While there … Read more
Performance-Based Hiring
How does it feel when you are confronted with a salesperson you’ve hired who doesn’t understand the product or service he or she is selling? … Read more
55 Low-Cost Ways to Recruit Nurses
While many firms fight a war for talent, that phrase doesn’t adequately describe what goes on in the healthcare industry. For most industries, the … Read more
Hiring for This Job and Their Next Job
Hiring for a current need is actually pretty simple. The hiring manager defines some specific skills they need, recruiters then discount that profile by … Read more
Speed Kills
There is no longer a hidden job market. The line between active and passive candidates is blurring. Turnover is on the rise. Workforce mobility is … Read more
Lessons from Lord of the Rings
Being able to find a single perfect candidate quickly is the holy grail of recruiting. Those who can do it consistently are much in demand and highly paid. … Read more
The Recruiter Who Cried Wolf
Once upon a time there was a recruiter who was bored at his desk and lacking candidates. To amuse himself, he went on to a resume website and typed in a … Read more
A Recruiting Guide for Startups
Today’s entrepreneur is finding that it’s harder than ever to attract top talent. In the early days of the dot-com bubble of the 1990s, big … Read more
The Recruiting Fuel That Powers Your Talent Acquisition Engine
You’ve seen many columns on ERE devoted to increasing the level of engagement of the players in the recruiting process to ensure an enriching … Read more