The brouhaha over the academic credentials of Yahoo! CEO Scott Thompson raises an obvious question for the search profession: How could this happen? … Read more
Poaching Candidates: It’s Not New, Just Easier, in the Age of Social Media
I have said it often in my posts here at TLNT: social media is an extension of the way we build relationships. Sure, it might change a few of the dynamics … Read more
When Recruiting Executives, You Want People Who Ruffle a Few Feathers
When employers look for senior people — and 31 percent will be, a new survey says — the evidence is they’re all looking for the same qualities. Industry … Read more
9 Great Reasons to Hire an Intern Already
Here are nine great reasons to bring young talent into your company as interns. They’re smarter than you think; just set them up to prove it. #1 – Intern … Read more
Build Your Brand With Fog-Cutting Data and Smarts
With job growth as a central theme for presidential candidate hopefuls, there is no shortage of employment figures and projections circulating in the … Read more
Winning The War For Talent: 10 Ways to Build a Killer College Recruiting Program
The war for top university talent is on. In less than two years, Generation Y will make up more than 50 percent of the workforce, and the winners in the … Read more
Will More College Grads Find Jobs? The Answer Is a Big “Maybe”
With final exams underway at colleges across the U.S., it’s only a matter of weeks before the first of millions of young Millennials will be out of school … Read more
Another Example of Why Managers Miss the Boat on Employee Engagement
Sometimes, I scratch my head at the really dumb things that so many otherwise smart managers decide to do — especially when it comes to the topic of … Read more
Interns: They’re Always a Mixed Bag – Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Leave it to The New York Times to ferret out the dirty little secret of unpaid internships: sometimes they’re good, sometimes they’re bad, and … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: How to Become a Better Interviewer
When was the last time you had someone evaluate your interviewing process? It’s the best way to improve your skills and make better hiring decisions … Read more