Bravo is airing a one-hour special tonight that may do for executive headhunting what Simon Cowell did for talent shows. In the space of 60 minutes … Read more

Hiring Wisdom: Devil or Angel? Don’t Look at Candidates That Way
It is human nature to look for like-minded others who share our values and opinions, but it’s in your best interest to curb this tendency when evaluating … Read more
Stranger in a Strange Land: Agency Skills in a Corporate World
Despite a slow economy, recruiting has picked up over the past year. Talent is hard to find in some segments, and corporate leaders talk about bringing … Read more
Dear Agency Recruiter …
… the last two candidates you have sent me are terrible! The agreement you sent me prior to engaging in this search requires me to pay you 25% of the … Read more

Hiring Wisdom: When You Interview, Get Out From Behind That Desk
If, like most people, you sit behind your desk when you conduct interviews. Here are a few good reasons to try something different: A desk blocks your view … Read more

Are We Short of Skilled Workers, or Is it Just a Training Problem?
There’s been a little debate going on in the comments here on TLNT about this post from a couple of days ago titled Starting Salaries to Rise Next … Read more

Hiring Wisdom: Cross These Questions Off Your Interview List
The following questions let the applicant take control of the interview because they ask only for opinions rather than verifiable facts: Tell me about … Read more

Recruiter Talk: What We Say, and What We REALLY Mean
Each week I listen and speak with Recruiting Pros who have a language all their own – like most professions – but for me it’s always fun to listen to what … Read more

The Key to a Strong Staffing Function: It’s Having a Strong CEO Behind Them
A couple of weeks ago, I was able to attend Microsoft’s Global Staffing Summit. Now, I’ll tell you that, traditionally, people like me … Read more
HR is Dead! Yes? No? Maybe? (Hint: It’s up to you)
Politicians claim they never let a good crisis go to waste. Reacting to crises is how people take advantage of opportunities that might otherwise be … Read more