Foreign capital companies operating in Japan often have flawed hiring processes stemming from a lack of experience with a new culture and local business … Read more
The Actively Passive Candidate: Why Social is the Only Way to Hire in 2014
Editor’s Note: Readers frequently ask about past TLNT articles. That’s why we republish a Classic TLNT post every Friday. Social media profiles have become … Read more
Your Pitch Will Stand Out When It’s About Them
Does your elevator pitch sound anything like this? Hi, I’m Bob and I recruit the smartest people who can hit the ground running for the best … Read more
Agreements, Slumps, and Offers
Topic 1: Should you start a search without a signed agreement? We were all likely taught that you should never start a search without a signed agreement. … Read more
60 Plus Interview Questions People Said Were Their Favorites
A recent contest for people to submit their favorite interview questions yielded the interesting, the odd, the useful, the insightful, and the obscene. … Read more
City of Austin Shows the Wrong Way to Handle “Ban the Box”
Question: What do you get when you combine “ban the box” compliance with utterly idiotic hiring practices? (I know I’m supposed to be diplomatic but no can … Read more
Screening Candidates on Social Media: 5 Keys in Doing It Effectively
Should you use social media to screen candidates? The answer in most cases is YES, but you should also be careful when doing so. According to a survey … Read more
New Jersey Governor Vetoes Bill Protecting Unemployed Job Hunters
By Eric B. Meyer A bill that would have made it illegal for New Jersey companies to refuse to hire a job candidate because of his/her employment status is … Read more
5 Good Places to Find Good Candidates – For Free
The smartest recruiters build relationships with intelligent, potential candidates even before there is a role that needs filling. As competitive as the … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Why You REALLY Need to Do Retention Interviews
As I have written before, in my mind, exit interviews are analogous to closing the barn doors after the horses are out. If you want to keep your best … Read more