As a general rule, you should assume that time is always against you when you are trying to make a deal – any kind of deal. – Robert J. Ringer … Read more
Not Mobile Friendly? You’re Doomed
If your website isn’t mobile friendly and word of mouth is your marketing plan, then you may be doomed, at least as far as attracting candidates. A … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: When Was the Last Time You Dug Into Your Hiring Process?
Have you ever watched Undercover Boss on TV and been as astounded as I about how little the featured executives seem to know about what really goes on in … Read more
Salary Histories: It’s an Artificial Barrier That Too Many Companies Put Up
The first words out of most people’s mouths when I call them about a job are usually “what’s it pay?” And, if their first question is about pay, then that … Read more
Follow Your Bliss to Bigger Billings
Do you love what you do for a living? I remember hearing this quote when I first started out as a recruiter: If you love what you do, you’ll never have to … Read more
Evolve or Die: A Former Skype Executive on Hiring Challenges in a Smaller World
I was lucky to get an interview with Sten Tamkivi from Teleport, a tech entrepreneur, most recently residing at Andreessen Horowitz. After starting a few … Read more
The Performance Driven Agency: Making It Work in Practice
Note: In this four part series, Kim Shepherd details how her agency, Decision Toolbox, uses a performance driven workforce model to achieve success. In … Read more
Get Rid of the Unconditional Candidate Guarantee
Most candidates are not aware that the recruiters who place them are guaranteeing that they will not leave their new company for a specified period of … Read more
4 Critical Signs You Need to Improve Your Relationship with Recruiters
You’ve been working with the same recruiter for a while, but their results have gotten stale. They’re not helping you find the best candidates, and you’re … Read more
How They Reached the Top: Nine Questions for Derek Duval
The Internet-TV series “Top Recruiter” shows how some headhunters do business, and as we know, it is only some. But the outlook of the show is limited. It … Read more