“Full-lifecycle recruiter” is a misnomer, inferring a finite lifecycle limited to talent identification through the new hire onboarding process. Let me … Read more
The Last Recruiter: AI and Recruiting
A long time ago, in a conference room far, far away, I was asked by an HR executive if the ATS I was implementing would eliminate the need for recruiters. … Read more
The Future of Recruiting — The Talent Advisor Model Dominates (Part 2 of 2)
Note: This “think piece” is designed to stimulate your thinking about the future of recruiting Many are unaware that the recruiting function is already … Read more
The Future of Recruiting — the Talent Advisor Model Dominates (Part 1 of 2)
Note: This “think piece” is designed to stimulate your thinking about the future of recruiting Whether you want job security as a recruiter or to simply … Read more
Why Online Reputation Management for Recruiters Is Important
Recruiters are some of the most externally facing people at the company. With that, their online reputation can make or break their ability to do their job … Read more
9 Offices, 5,000 Miles, 20 Hiring Managers and Counting …
This year I decided to try something new. I wanted to meet as many hiring managers and see as many offices as I could. Why? Because while I think it’s … Read more
Recruiters Are in No Way Immune to Depression
Depression, anxiety and other mental health issues affect many in the recruiting industry. It would be easy to overlook this because of how well recruiters … Read more
Sometimes We Recruiters Forget that Looking for a Job Is the Hardest Thing
In a post about the homeless a while ago I made a pretty bold statement, even for me, which is rare: “The three most stressful life events according … Read more
How Recruiters Can Fix Intake Meetings
Ever go into a kickoff meeting, winging it with a hiring manager without having a strategic partnership plan? Recruiters can’t afford to not have a … Read more
Stop Making Excuses, Ignore the Mean Online Trolls, and Start Leading Talent Acquisition
What do you want to achieve in life? What will be your legacy? The average UK worker spends more than 12 years of their life at work, and most of us want … Read more