Let me be perfectly clear about this: Everyone deserves a second-chance. Sometimes, people even deserve a third or fourth chance. That’s why the notion … Read more
Are Job Descriptions Illegal? Here Are 9 Reasons Why They Should Be
If job descriptions aren’t illegal, they should be. Let’s hold a mock trial. You’re one of the jurors. We don’t need unanimity here, a mere super majority … Read more
Are You A Resume Snob?
Have you ever heard from a person who has consulted the web and books looking for advice on how to put together a great resume only to be more confused … Read more
Short Term Cash vs. Long Term Wealth Through Your Recruiting
As in any business, the world of Recruiters, “Headhunters”, “Executive Search Professionals”, etc. includes the good, the bad, and the ugly. There are … Read more
Forget the Economy: 40% of Workers Are Ready to Find a New Job This Fall
We all know how the tough economy has forced many, many employees to stay in jobs that they might have already bailed out on in the past. We also know that … Read more
I’m Mad As H#%* and I’m Not Going To Take This Any More!
Do you remember the 1976 film Network? The movie produced a very famous scene in which Howard Beale (played by Peter Finch) has a breakdown (some would … Read more
Recruiting’s Dirty Little Secret: The Sad Existence of the Active Candidate
“To see the right and not do it is cowardice.” – Author Unknown A recent ERE article by John Zappe titled “Should We Be Telling the Unemployed Not to … Read more
RPO 2010 – Part 1: An Inflection Point…What’s Next?
RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing). Seems fairly easy to make an educated guess as to what this really means, but think again. I myself own an “RPO” … Read more
Is There a Dark Side to HR Outsourcing?
In an HR world where outsourcing just about very function imaginable has become standard operation procedure, who in their right mind would question its … Read more
Business Ownership Isn’t For Everybody…Unless Your Parents Are Buying You One
For those of you who own your recruiting business, do you remember the first day you either figuratively or literally opened your doors? What a special … Read more