How many times a day does the typical hiring authority pick up the phone and hear “Hi. This is Hyram Now from Gottagetem Associates. Any job openings … Read more
China Labor Watch Targets Job Ad for Disease-free Young Women
Here’s something of interest for those who read that heavily tweeted post looking for someone “really tall and handsome.” A new hiring … Read more
Ask Barb: Interview Follow-Ups
Dear Barb: What is your position on following up after interviews? I’ve asked many recruiters and recruiting agencies alike about post interview policies … Read more
Employers Add 96k New Jobs In August; Temp Hiring Down
The U.S. added 96,000 non-farm jobs in August, a disappointing number in light of predictions the increase would be at least 25 percent higher. It … Read more
ADP, SHRM Reports Provide Hopeful Signs For Hiring Growth
Today’s employment report from ADP says the nation added more jobs in August than it has in the last five months. The 201,000 private sector jobs … Read more
ERE Media Has a New CEO
When I started ERE Media in October 1998, it was a labor of love. I was a 23 year old, and spent every spare moment after my day job thinking about how to … Read more
Ask Barb: Working In a Small Town
Dear Barb: How do you differentiate in a small market town? I work in an area where there are less than ten local agencies. It is difficult to say we are … Read more
Here’s How To Get Into The Iron-Recruiter Triathlon
OK. I confess. I don’t always do what I say I am going to do or follow through on my goals. For that matter, I don’t always write my goals, … Read more
Mercer Again Tops HR Consultant Rankings
Like last year, Mercer is No. 1 in the rankings of the top human resources consultant firms. That’s the word at least from Vault, which surveyed … Read more
When the OFCCP Comes Calling, Your Client Better Have the Goods
If your client does business with the federal government you already know — or should know — the rules about Internet hiring. You know the four … Read more