Reference checking of candidates is conducted by nearly every firm in the Untied States. Some firms conduct them internally, while others outsource the … Read more
Google Continues to Innovate in Recruiting and Candidate Assessment
There’s no doubt about it: Google is one of the most innovative recruiting organizations on the planet. I’ve written in the past about some of … Read more
Assessment As Part of the Job-Search Process
I’ve been tracking trends in the screening and assessment marketplace for over five years now, and I’m pleased to see the progress that is … Read more
Bigger Does Not Always Mean Better
The Wall Street Journal recently posted an audio weblog describing the hiring practices used by a well-known Internet service provider. Apparently, some … Read more
Major Findings From The Annual Rocket-Hire Online Screening and Assessment Usage Survey
Article and research by Charles Handler and Mark C. Healy For the last three years, Rocket-Hire has surveyed ERE readers who use Web-based screening and … Read more
Assessments Come at a Cost
About a week ago, I got a call from a former colleague and friend of mine who happens to be a recruiter. “Todd, we just opened up a great position. I … Read more
Knowing is Good, but Showing is Better
Consider the following disparate facts: In 2004, approximately 58% of traffic accidents were due to improper driving (source: InfoPlease.com); in August, … Read more
Choosing an Assessment Vendor: What to Look for
Recently I provided some tips about what to look for in an assessment product. This article provides complementary information by outlining basic … Read more
What to Look for in an Assessment
The value of properly selected and implemented assessment tools continues to be a hot topic among hiring professionals. Those who are using pre-employment … Read more
Hiring Salespeople From Outside Your Industry
Sourcing sales talent from the competition is a tried and true recruiting strategy. The primary advantage of recruiting salespeople from your industry is … Read more