Almost everyone in recruiting agrees that employee referrals produce the highest quality of hire (i.e. superior on-the-job performance). But, few are aware … Read more
Technology Insights: Technology to Improve the Candidate Experience
A candidate coming into an interview will have a great experience if the HR team has the resources to orchestrate a carefully run process. A candidate will … Read more
A Recruiters Take on Texting Job Candidates by @GregHawkesMDACC
Back when I was in engineering recruitment, I learned about a free resource called Textnow.com. It’s a cool website that allows you to text … Read more
Want “A” Players? Here’s The One Interview Question You Need To Ask
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. Finding B+ players is pretty easy. Finding … Read more
I Can’t Stand It When Snotty Recruiters Refer to Candidates as “Crapplicants”
Just last week, I heard several mature and qualified recruiters use the word crapplicant at a technology conference. (Jerks!) Crapplicant is an offensive … Read more
How To Avoid These Six Classic Hiring Horror Stories
When it comes to new employees, the majority of the discussion centers on recruitment. And, perhaps rightly so. After all, if you can’t get the right … Read more
When Does Your Company’s Recruiting Cross the Line?
The University of Louisville’s basketball program is under fire because of allegations by former recruits and players who claim that Louisville paid for … Read more
It’s Important to Maximize Diversity in a Start-Up Culture
It is an unfortunate fact of professional life that the corporate world remains a stronghold of white, well-educated, and reasonably affluent males. In a … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Applying a Zen Approach to Recruiting Quality Employees
Is there an idea or project on the list in the back of your mind that stays there because it feels like, once you start, there’s no end in sight? Is it one … Read more
Let’s Do These 5 Things Differently During College Recruiting Season
The competition for strong collegiate talent — especially technical talent — has intensified greatly in recent years. Here are five ways to … Read more