Have you ever NOT done something because you were afraid? Well, I have. Let me name some of these things and then tell you a story. I didn’t dance … Read more
Job Postings in the Age of Social Media
I don’t know about you, but my least favorite thing to create is a job posting. Don’t get me wrong, it brings in great candidates, but I prefer to be on … Read more
Separating the Recruiting Function From HR — A Strategic Opportunity!
Arguments for Separating the Recruiting Function From HR Note: This “think piece” is part of a series of articles that are designed to stimulate your … Read more
A Deep Dive Into Sourcing on Reddit – Part 4 Understanding Flair
(Authors Note: This blog uses a large amount of Reddit terminology and jargon specific to this platform. If you are entirely new to Reddit, I recommend … Read more
Recruitment Marketing in 2019: The New Black Hole (and How to Fix It)
Let’s pretend I’m the head of marketing for a company that sells a specialized product to a targeted audience of elusive corporate HR leaders — a … Read more
Who Is That Person?
There are many reasons why you may need to find out who is in a photo and run a reverse image search. Sometimes, you need to check if the person who just … Read more
How to Screen and Interview for Cultural Fit
The majority of hiring managers are pretty bad at interviewing. Let’s face it. It’s at the bottom of their list of priorities, and it is … Read more
Best Practices for Improving Your Speed-to-Hire
One of the banes of a recruiter’s existence is metrics. There is no head down in the trenches recruiter that cares about, “cost of hire” or “time to fill” … Read more
Another State Says ‘No’ to No-Poaching Deals
In most states, non-competition agreements between an employer and employee are legal, as long as there is some form of consideration (like money) to … Read more
How to Deal With Counteroffers – Part Two: Hiring Manager
It’s a tight labor market out there right now, and I bet you are dealing with counteroffers every day. In the age of 3% – 4% unemployment, we need to … Read more