I have been baffled, frustrated, amused, and downright depressed by my attempts to re-enter the workforce. Before I share my experiences with you, dear … Read more
The Top 10 Thought-provoking CFO ‘Questions From Hell’ for Recruiting Leaders
Recruiting questions from hell that most recruiting leaders can’t answer May I suggest that this may be the most thought-provoking recruiting article that … Read more
Long Job Descriptions and Titles Can Hurt You. And So Can Short Ones
Marketing is recruiting’s next frontier. If you’re a marketer, you’re trying to generate a lead or a sale, so you dedicate a tremendous … Read more
Podcast: LinkedIn; Zappos; Personalized Career Sites; Job Boards, and More
Why candidates aren’t completing the application process. What’s up with Zappos and its “no more more job descriptions” program. … Read more
Break Out of Your Recruitment Rut: 6 Stats Every Employer Must Know Now
“Where have all the candidates gone?” If you’re among the nearly 40 percent of employers who have an open position for which you can’t find the talent to … Read more
The Power Has Shifted to the Candidate, So Current Recruiting Practices Will Stop Working
Areas where recruiting must change during 2015 If you are frustrated because your recruiting approaches are no longer producing great results, you will be … Read more
5 Reasons Why Candidates Should Love Video Cover Letters
Earlier this month, I decided to dip my toe back into the job market. It’s incredible to see how the candidate experience varies by company. While most of … Read more
Do Companies Make the Most of Their Employer Brands?
Branding goes beyond messaging and includes a company’s products and services as well. The same goes for employer branding. Can Yelp employees rate their … Read more
Today’s Rant: Consistency as a Goal
Now, I’m not an anti-consistency guy at all. To scale, to create a great experience, you need to make sure certain things are predictable and … Read more
How to Lose a Candidate in 10 Days
From helpful advice to foreboding warnings, job seekers hear countless dos and don’ts when it comes to applying to, interviewing for, and nailing down a … Read more