Recently more than one recruiting leader asked whether their peers were still using cover letters or, if they had become like our dictionary perception of … Read more
The Top 10 ‘Bleeding Edge’ Recruiting Trends to Watch in 2015
Most articles that cover recruiting trends highlight what I consider to be obvious approaches that many firms have already adopted. But my perspective on … Read more
Now Is a Good Time to Remind Your Candidates About Updating Their Resume
This is a perfect time of year to reach out to your candidates and remind them to update their resumes. It is an excuse for you to connect and keep your … Read more
Are You the Kind of Recruiter Who Uses the Post Office?
What kind of a recruiter are you? Nope, that’s not a trick question. But if it were your boss asking that question, it could be. So not to give … Read more
8 Tips For Working With a Headhunter
Eight ways to strike gold through a recruiter: 1. Do a little research – most highly successful, 3rd party recruiters specialize in an industry niche or a … Read more
Remind Your Candidates It’s Time to Update That Resume
When was the last time you had your candidates update their resume? Ever? It’s not a job anyone relishes, but as every recruiter knows only too well, … Read more
Celebrate Resume Update Month by Updating Your Own
When was the last time you updated your resume? And all those profiles on the business networks? You’re a professional recruiter, so you don’t … Read more
Help Your Sales Professional Craft A Better Resume
As an executive recruiter who specializes in placing IT sales and sales management talent, I am often frustrated by the quality of the resumes I receive; … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Sweet Little Lies? Not When They’re in Your Resume
Raise your hand if you have never, ever fibbed on a resume. Slightly fudging your previous experience, education, and job credentials has always been a … Read more
A Simple Tool So You’ll Be the First to Know When Something Changes
Sooner or later, the experts tell us every passive worker becomes an active job seeker. It’s just a matter of when. Which is exactly the problem. Few … Read more