If your company is struggling to find new talent, is it possible that your job descriptions could be to blame? It’s a question worth asking, because your … Read more
The Death of Superlatives in Job Ads
Recruitment agencies oftentimes fall into a trap when it comes to posting job ads. I get the sense they feel they have to sell people on the opportunity or … Read more
The 3 Fundamentals of Recruiting on Facebook
There’s little left in the discussion of whether Facebook is a good recruiting medium. The real issue is how long it will be until you get started. … 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
Powerful Recruiting Approaches for Startup Firms
Recruiting is important at any firm, but it is super critical at startup firms. This is because when you have thousands of employees, you can still get by … Read more
Find the Best Candidates Faster
The most important part of the recruiting process is the recruiter’s initial meeting with the hiring manager. With the right approach you can save an … Read more
4 Strategies to Address the Coming War for Talent
Before we experienced the 2008 economic disaster, the phrase “war for talent” seemed to be overused by every corporate and agency recruiter I came in … Read more
Hiring a Jedi: What’s With the Spread of So Many Strange Job Titles?
Job titles are getting stranger by the hour It might be fun as heck to tell your friends that you’re a professional rock star, but attracting others with … Read more
Interviewing Hiring Managers Right the First Time
As recruiting and staffing professionals, we all need to be detailed and diligent when interviewing our hiring managers to ensure we are prepared for both … Read more
Top 10 Dumbest Things Recruiters Do: And the Winner Is …
by John Sullivan and Laureen Edmiston Several weeks ago ere.net published an article that asked the question “what are the dumbest things that recruiters … Read more