One of my frustrations with the recently completed political campaigns was the implication that if we elected Candidate A, our business problems would be … Read more
Our Dumb Question: What’s an ATS Theme Song Sound Like?
Asking that silly interview question about where you want to be in five years is so old school. It’s only value any more is as a knockout question. … Read more
The 3 Most Hated Interview Questions – and How You Can Juice Them Up
When you’re asking interview questions day in and day out, it’s easy to fall into a rut. Even the most intuitive and engaging hiring managers may find … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: There Are Only 2 Real Questions When You Hire
In the employee selection process, there are only two questions that need to be answered: Are you the right person for the job? Is the job right for you? … Read more
Should Your CEO Be Interviewing Every Single Potential Hire?
Marissa Mayer seems to be single-handedly turning the corporate hiring world on its head. First, the new Yahoo CEO made national headlines when she became … Read more
7 Ways to Minimize Perception-driven Hiring Mistakes
If you like someone when you first meet, you maximize their positives and minimize their negatives. If you don’t like someone, you maximize their … Read more
6 Interview Tips To Help Your Candidate’s Star Shine
Candidates must be well prepared for their interviews in today’s competitive job market. Recruiters who go through the effort to source, screen, and submit … Read more
Goodbye Firing Squad: Why Panel Interviews Are Bad for Hiring
If there’s one truly divisive aspect of the hiring process, it’s the panel interview. Some companies swear by it, claiming that this stressful test is a … Read more
The Bold Recruiters Toolkit — 50 Tools for Aggressive Recruiters (Part 2 of a 2-Part Series)
If you’re going to be an effective recruiter, you need to continually change your mix of recruiting tools in order to stay ahead of the competition. … Read more
10 Things Not to Do When Interviewing (and 4 Bonus Tips)
Below are some “don’ts” to keep in mind when interviewing, many of which relate to the most common interviewing errors. It’s from … Read more