I ask the question in the title of this post because in speaking with CEOs, management teams, and HR professionals around the country, I consistently hear … Read more
After Your Final Interview, Dramatically Improve Your Chances with These Follow-Up Actions
In today’s world of high turnover, many of us will soon go through job interviews. Unfortunately, most of the professional advice covering interviews ends … Read more
Hiring for Culture Is Stupid
Culture is one of those “trends” in HR/recruiting that we just need to let die. It’s stupid. The whole idea behind it, although well intentioned, … Read more
Rainy Mondays and Chilly Economics — Recruiting in a Downturn
There was a sales manager who used to say he “loved rainy Mondays.” It was a little crazy to hear, since no one was excited about Monday in … Read more
12 Questions Job Candidates Will Ask You
In today’s fierce recruiting environment, expect to be asked penetrating questions about your company, its culture, and the career development employees … Read more
New Illinois Law Puts Limits On AI In Video Interviews
By its very nature, recruitment has always involved collecting and storing large amounts of candidate data to make informed hiring decisions. Technology … Read more
Hiring Interviews Have Lost Their Accuracy — A Warning
Yes, job interviews have been a tradition for well over a century. But we now live in a world where many new developments threaten the accuracy of … Read more
Candidate Ghosting — Effective Tips for Minimizing This Growing Menace
Ghosting is an emerging issue in recruiting, now rated as the No. 1 challenge by nearly 6 percent of employers (Source: iHire). Ninety-five percent of … Read more
How to Interview Millennials
Contrary to popular belief, millennials are more than just selfies and what’s-in-it-for-me. They are also among the most tech-savvy, agile, and socially … Read more
Making Connections: Where the Candidate Experience and Employee Evangelism Intersect
Developing a truly effective candidate experience is an iterative process, but what’s constant are the connections created, fostered, and grown … Read more