During SourceCon Atlanta one of the most memorable tips for me came from Tim Sackett’s keynote. In his keynote, Sackett described using video messaging as … Read more
Jobiak Says It Has Remedy for What Ails Staffing Agencies Dumped By Indeed
Back in October 2018, Indeed handed staffing agencies their very own version of a pink slip. Stating third-party recruiters must now pay to appear in … Read more
You Are Destroying Recruiting
This is the sense I get when reading so many articles or LinkedIn posts. Recruiters, especially new ones, are evil. They are lower than car salespeople, … Read more
The Evolution of the Candidate Funnel: Diamond Recruiting
Recently, experts have been saying that the marketing funnel is dead. When it comes to recruiting, sourcing and talent acquisition, we couldn’t agree more. … Read more
Recruiters Are NOT Salespeople
How many motivational quotes can you tick off? How many sales techniques have you trained in? How many work? Check out “10 Quotes Sales People Should … Read more
Take a Seat at the Table
Ok, so you’ve finally got a seat at the table, but your seat feels slightly small. Maybe, you’re sitting in for your manager or subbing in for a senior … Read more
The Art of Persuasion in Sourcing & Recruitment
I have had the privilege over my career to interact with many sourcing and recruitment professionals. Over time, it never ceases to amaze me how the lines … Read more
10 Tips for Starting Your Own Technology Staffing Company
I’ve worked as a recruiter for J. Jill, SAP, and then started the boutique recruiting firm Boston Tech Talent, and offer you up these suggestions if … Read more
It’s the Recruiter’s Fault I Took a Bad Role
A friend of mine sent me a message on Facebook asking me if I knew of a good IT recruiter in DC. Since I am not living there anymore nor am I working for a … Read more
Don’t Hire a Search Firm Until You Read This!
A while ago I was invited to pitch to a group of investors on behalf of a potential client: a Series B Silicon Valley startup. Our job, as their recruiting … Read more