Recruiters are not HR professionals. And not all HR professionals are recruiters. In companies, it’s typical to see recruiting fall under the broad human … Read more
Want to Recruit Me? Here’s What It Takes For Me to Respond
I recently met a “very placeable candidate” (some call them most placeable candidate) and gained intriguing insider knowledge that will show you how … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Why You Should Ask “What Was Your First Paying Job?”
If you’ve ever been late to a movie, you know that trying to figure out what happened before you took your seat can be extremely frustrating. When … Read more
August Job Growth Is the Slowest So Far This Year
Editor’s note: The Weekly Wrap is taking one more week of vacation. It will return next week. Even taking into account the usual summer hiring … Read more
The 3 Most Hated Interview Questions – and How You Can Juice Them Up
Editor’s Note: Readers frequently ask about past TLNT articles. That’s why we republish a Classic TLNT post every Friday. When you’re asking interview … Read more
Temp, Healthcare, Construction: Bright Spots In Disappointing August Jobs Report
Only a handful of industry sectors lead by temp, healthcare and construction added jobs in August, the weakest month this year for U.S. jobs growth. In … Read more
3 Lessons Corporate In-house Recruiting Organizations Can Learn from Staffing Agencies
On average, 118 people apply for any given job — and of those 118 candidates, only 23 actually get an interview. This conundrum begs the question: … Read more
The Challenges You Face Using Social Media Screening and Hiring Process
Most business functions have – to some degree – succumbed to the ubiquity and power of social media, and the HR department isn’t immune. According to … Read more
Your Hiring Formula – It’s Recruit For Attitude, Train For Skill
When hiring for a new position, all employers want to recruit the most talented and skilled candidates possible – preferably with a great attitude, too. In … Read more
How I Nearly Lost My Business When I Stopped Marketing
Recently, a colleague asked me, “What was the most rewarding mistake you ever made in business?” It’s a great question, and I quickly had an answer for him … Read more