Job seekers have had to endure the resume blackhole for decades, and it turns out that lack of response from a perspective employer has led to lowered … Read more
Let’s Get Serious: Culture Fit Matters
There’s a new trend afoot among the “thought leaders” bubbling up: culture fit doesn’t matter, it’s all about values. Focus … Read more
5 Secrets for Recruiting Sales Talent Right Out of College
Why hire sale reps fresh out of college? They’re eager, they’re malleable, they’re affordable, and they have reasonable expectations. Plus they haven’t … Read more
There’s More to People Than Being An “Owl”
I just saw a “game” on Facebook that got my attention. It said, Each of us possesses different types of personality that fall in the certain category. … Read more
How Any Organization Can Adopt the ‘Car Test’ to Improve Their Hiring Practices
A few years ago, our company was going through some growing pains. We were getting bigger, and the need for employees with a diversified work style was … Read more
Background Checking In a Gig Economy
The US economy has changed dramatically over the last 50 years — from stable employment in large organizations to an increased reliance on temporary … Read more
The Recruiting Times They Are A-Changin’ (How to Stop Worrying and Love AI)
Come gather ’round people Wherever you roam And admit that the waters Around you have grown And accept it that soon You’ll be drenched to the … Read more
3 Soft Skills You Need to Be Able to Spot In Candidates
After weeks of interviewing job candidates, you’ve narrowed your search down to your top two candidates. They both have stellar resumes, the right amount … Read more
Alexa, Get Me Some Candidates! Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Recruiting
AI is the new new thing in recruiting. Products like Mya claim to use AI and promise to revolutionize recruiting. As usual, the hype far exceeds the … Read more
You Say Phone Sourcer – I Say Phone Screener
If you have what you think are phone sourcers working for you, chances are you don’t. What you probably have are individuals who have come into the … Read more