Part 1 of this three-part series identified a growing rebellion in which individuals looking to obtain meaningful work opportunities (i.e. talent) are … Read more
Hire Like Google — Project the ‘Career Trajectory’ of Your Candidates
I frequently get asked the question “What is the one thing that recruiting functions should be systematically doing, but for some unexplained reason, it … Read more
Talent Assessment — Friend or Foe in the War With Talent?
No, I did not mean to say the war for talent. While there is a lot of talk about such a war, the real war going on right now is not “for talent.” It’s … Read more
5 Tips for Hiring Entrepreneurial People
Hiring entrepreneurial people can do wonders for your company. As a manager, it would be foolish to assume you can do everything and have all the right … Read more
Los Angeles Fire Department Gets 150 Pages of Ideas to Improve Recruiting
Amidst allegations it has relied too much on nepotism and too little on diversity, the LA fire department now has 150 pages to read about what it can do to … Read more
2015 Recruiting: The Year of the Blind Date
When I was asked recently for my thoughts on what 2015 will bring for talent acquisition, I responded: dating. Partly, I just couldn’t get myself to … Read more
The Power Has Shifted to the Candidate, So Current Recruiting Practices Will Stop Working
Areas where recruiting must change during 2015 If you are frustrated because your recruiting approaches are no longer producing great results, you will be … Read more
5 Reasons Job Hoppers Make Great Sales Reps
Although recruiters are traditionally warned to stay away from job hoppers, many employers now expect candidates to have a history of job hopping. In fact, … Read more
Why You Should Never Lose Your Identity When Recruiting
What makes a recruiter stand out: It’s a culmination of their personal experiences, intellect, intuition, and what made them who they are today. I … Read more
Hire Self-Motivated People — the Single Smartest Thing a Hiring Manager Can Do
How recruiters can become a hero of your hiring managers by dramatically reducing the number of hours that they have to spend motivating and watching their … Read more