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
Behavioral Interviewing Can Be Accurate, But Only When Done Right
On more than one occasion, people who should know better have criticized my articles on behavioral interviewing. The gist is they know more than anyone … Read more