Now that recruiters have to recruit again, it’s worthwhile dusting off the old recruiter training manual and getting back to basics. To maximize … Read more
Causation? Correlation? Why You Should Care
Sometimes people blow off things they don’t know. Confusing correlation with causation is a prime example. You might be thinking, so what? So … Read more
The Hidden Secret to Better Recruiting
[Note: Now that the hiring boom has finally arrived, I’ll use the next few articles to address important one-on-one recruiter skills. We’ll … Read more
Reflections on the EEOC’s Definition of Online Job Applicant
After a long wait, a U.S. government commission comprised of representatives from the EEOC, the DOL, the DOJ, and the OPM has finally released its … Read more
Using the One-Question Interview to Recruit Top People, Assess Potential, and More
[Note: This is a rather technical article on how to improve your interviewing and recruiting skills. This information will be important to recruiters who … Read more
Candidate Leadership In The Qualifying Call
The false notion of candidate control damages the performance of most recruiters in the qualifying call. Candidate control is a myth. Candidate Leadership … Read more
Stud Or Dud: What Defines A Strong Candidate?
How many times has your heart been broken by a candidate that looked good at first and then fizzled as the interview process got rolling? The following … Read more
Measuring Quality of Hire: Good Idea?
Some things don’t need explanation: don’t touch the stove, always wash your hands after going to the bathroom, and don’t eat a garlic … Read more
Recruiting Top Performers: It’s Your Job!
article by Dr. John Sullivan and Master Burnett This past Friday (March 26, 2004), Lou Adler penned an article for his ER Daily column entitled, Why You … Read more
Why You Must Hire Top Employees, Not Top Candidates
[Note: Someone sent me a note recently with the observation that there are frequently two themes in my articles ó one obvious and one hidden. This … Read more