When U.S. News issued its list of the 100 Best Jobs for 2013, its No. 1 criterion was hiring demand. After that came salary. Also factoring into the … Read more
Making An Offer That Sticks: Are You Prepared To Sell the Job?
Second of three parts Attracting talented leadership to the executive suite is singularly vital to your company’s positive upward growth. The competition … Read more
Making An Offer That Sticks: Are You Really Ready to Hire?
First of three parts Attracting talented leadership to the senior ranks is essential to any company’s ability to execute a long term strategy and … Read more
Developing World Is Hiring, But Sluggish Job Growth in Largest Economies
More than half the employers in three of the four of the world’s biggest developing nation economies say they’ll be adding staff in 2013, a marked contrast … Read more
Send Out Rock Stars. Reignite Your Passion and See Production Grow
Dear Barb: I have been producing in excess of $300,000 for the past six years. I just can’t seem to increase my production; this year, I’m on track to … Read more
Keeping Your Organization Afloat As You Bridge the Looming Talent Gap
From tech to engineering and finance, many industries are facing a potential staffing crisis with a projected “talent gap” and a shortage of trained … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: When They Don’t Know What to Do, What Do They Do?
When we ask job applicants what they do when they don’t know what to do, we learn a lot about these potential employees. To find out, ask them questions … Read more
Weekly Wrap: When Some Oddball Interview Questions Aren’t So Odd
I’ve been dealing with stupid and idiotic interview questions for a very, very long time. It’s been more than 25 years since I heard a City … Read more
Can You Get Paid Even When You Don’t Make A Placement? Yes, Says Jeff
Dear Jeff, Thank you for the excellent advice that you give all of us recruiters. Your column, along with The Fordyce Letter, have guided me through many … Read more
When It Pays to Say No to Business (And When You Should Say ‘Yes’)
Here’s a thought. Sometimes it is good business to turn business down. What do I mean? Surely any opportunity to earn money from a potential client … Read more