In late 2000 and 2001, several dramatic events occurred simultaneously: the dotcoms became the “dotbombs,” the economy took a steep downturn, … Read more
Recruiting Strategies — Proximity Recruiting Using a Taco Truck
During tough economic times there is intense pressure on all functions within the business to re-think their current approach in an effort to become more … Read more
Recruiting for the Modern-Day Moon Shot
In a relatively obscure part of the state of Washington lies a relatively obscure lab, working to free America from its dependence on its few remaining … Read more
From the Source’s Mouth
Recruiters who don’t communicate with recruiting source representatives are passing up opportunities to drive efficiencies up, and cost of hire down. … Read more
The Google Recruiting Machine Rolls On With Google’s College Ambassador Program
There is only one way to accurately categorize Google’s recruiting efforts: they are a recruiting machine. While you might have heard speculation to the … Read more
Über College Recruiting: How Advanced College Recruiting Differs From Your Current Approach
There is a next-generation college recruiting strategy that is gradually making the traditional approach seem as outdated as phones with wires. I call this … Read more
Referrals: A Powerful but Missing Element of College Recruiting (Part 2 of 2)
Last week, I highlighted the need for corporate college recruiting programs to include referrals by students and others to supplement a firm’s Career … Read more
Referrals: A Powerful but Missing Element of College Recruiting (Part 1 of 2)
Employee referral programs are the most powerful tool in recruiting, routinely producing the highest quality and volume of experienced hires. Yet for some … Read more
Building Relationships With Professors to Gain a Recruiting Edge (Part 2 of 2)
Part one of this series dealt with the business case of implementing a new college recruiting program aimed at moving the activity out of antiquated … Read more
Leveraging the Internet for College Recruiting: 6 Easy Tactics
In the United States, students are just beginning to return to campus after the summer holidays. For most organizations, college recruiting will also … Read more