Like tens of thousands of seniors across the U.S., Eric Barker graduated this month with no job. But unlike every one of those tens of thousands, the newly … Read more
6 Steps to an Employer Brand Strategy
Having a clearly defined strategy is the most important factor in achieving employer branding objectives. That’s the takeaway from the Employer Brand … Read more
Amazing Practices in Recruiting — ERE Award Winners 2009 (Part 2 of 2)
It has been an amazing year in recruiting and talent management. Despite severe economic hardships, budget cuts, and hiring freezes, recruiting functions … Read more
Are You Ready For Your Close Up? How Difficult Times Provide Both Challenges — And Opportunities
Back in 1992-1993, during the last serious recession, I got laid off. I was out of work for approximately 13 weeks before being hired as a recruiter. My … Read more
Teaching the Private Sector About Social Media Recruiting
I’m thinking you’ve got a branding challenge if you’re trying to attract people to work in the inner-city — as public school … Read more
4 Ways to Look at the Strength of Your Brand
Even in a recession, employment branding is still counts. During times of instability where employee trust and loyalty are eroded through short-term cost … Read more
A Recruiting Strategy to Counter the Threat of Unions and the EFCA
The recruiting function is constantly looking for ways to improve its business impact and unfortunately, just such an opportunity is about to hit them … Read more
Recruitment Marketing Is The New Black
Way back in the 20th century, I learned an important fact about recruiters. We’re all salespeople. There are good salespeople and bad salespeople, … Read more
Recruiting for the Modern-Day Moon Shot
In a relatively obscure part of the state of Washington lies a relatively obscure lab, working to free America from its dependence on its few remaining … Read more
The Google Recruiting Machine Rolls On With Google’s College Ambassador Program
There is only one way to accurately categorize Google’s recruiting efforts: they are a recruiting machine. While you might have heard speculation to the … Read more