I’ve lost jobs and I’ve called old employers to see if they would want to hire me back. I’ve usually gotten a response that sounded something like, “Oh, … Read more
Killer Ninja Interview Questions: Why They’re Deceptively Revealing
To say that the job interview is a pretty important part of the employee selection process is like saying that denial is a pretty big reason why Donald … Read more
What the Presidential Campaign Can Teach Us About Picking Better Talent
Because I write about hiring more effectively a lot, I got to thinking about the craziest job selection process there is: a presidential campaign in the … Read more
The Value of a Really Crappy Job — and How It Can Be a Badge of Honor
As some of you may have realized from recent posts (DESPERATELY WANTED! Job Applicants Who Aren’t Stupid), I’ve been interviewing candidates for the … Read more
Contract and Temp Workers Rising Dramatically; Will Pass 2006 Peak
The world is suddenly waking up to the discovery that employers are bringing on temporary and contract workers at a pace that will soon surpass the peak … Read more
Ask Barb: Showing Value to Your Clients
Dear Barb: I’m working on a direct hire marketing script and want to communicate the idea that we save employers money. I think it is important to … Read more
Analyst Says Temps Could Be 50% Of The Workforce
The world is suddenly waking up to the discovery that employers are bringing on temp and contract workers at a pace that will soon surpass the peak numbers … Read more
Why Women Don’t Get Promoted or Hired – and How to Level the Field
The New York Times had an article recently regarding hiring practices and succession practices at Google – and Lord knows if Google is doing it, it must be … Read more
5 Ways to Uncover a Job Candidate’s Hidden Strengths & Weaknesses
Recruiting is easy, but talent hiring is tough. When you’re recruiting, you’re looking at concrete facts – the applicant’s work history, experience in the … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Accountability Is a Two-Way Street
By Mel Kleiman Action is routinely taken against job applicants and employees because of misrepresentations on their resumes. On the other hand, I’m … Read more