First of two parts If you’re an executive interested in recruiting, here is a scary thought to consider: For the first time in your lifetime, as a result … Read more
Six Interview Questions You Really Need to Ask
Can you remember all of the questions to ask in an interview? Hey, nobody could blame you for missing one every now and then. After all, every interview … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Will Raising Pay Get You Better Hourly Employees?
The following is my response to an item on Retail Wire concerning the fact that The Gap has announced they are going to raise the starting wage of … Read more
The Pros and Cons of Funding Your Staffing Payroll
One of the biggest obstacles recruiting firms encounter when establishing contract staffing services is funding the payroll. While the contractors expect … Read more
The Best (and Worst) Buzz Words Candidates Use on Résumés
There are a number of people who I know disagree with this, but I still believe it makes sense for job candidates to have a good résumé. Yes, I know there … Read more
An Office ‘Fit’ Shakespeare Would Love
At the Addison Group, when the job orders come in for office temps, sourcing candidates takes on the look of a casting call. Since 2010, when the … Read more
The Office Temps You Tell to “Break a Leg”
If you’re looking for office temps you can place in any environment and know they’ll fit in, who won’t quit on you the instant they get … Read more
Struggling to Find Good Candidates? More Resumes May Not Be the Answer
I work in a world of resumes, where resumes equal solid, quality candidates. I recently met with a client who needed “more” resumes because … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Three Little Words That Are Interview Game-Changers
Here are some commonplace interview questions: What attracted you to this job? What did you like best and least about your last job? What do you know about … Read more
Weekly Wrap: It’s Sad We Don’t Send Out Rejection Letters Anymore
Everyone should have the experience of getting a few rejection letters sometime in their lives. I was thinking about this today because, a) I have gotten … Read more