Dear Mr. CEO, It’s come to my attention that many of you now believe recruiting key talent is the No. 1 priority nowadays. If you really believe this … Read more
2014 — The Year of Social HR
2012 was the year of social recruiting and 2013 was supposed to be the year of social HR. How far have we moved forward? Quite a bit, but not as much as I … Read more
How to Write a Rocking Job Description for Recruitment
The best and most effective job descriptions give people a sense of what it’s like to be a part of the company. Don’t assume that everyone knows about your … Read more
Helicopter Employers
Another recent article popped up in my email asking how well we, the employers, are measuring up to the expectations of the millennial generation. You know … Read more
Going Once. Going Twice. Sold: Internships on the Auction Block
With the recent headlines shining a light on the corporate exploitation of interns, it’s shocking to me that some firms are auctioning off internships in … Read more
Let’s Face It, The New LinkedIn Recruiter Certification is Probably Worthless
At LinkedIn’s (LI’s) annual Talent Connect Conference in Las Vegas last week, they announced the addition of a certification program for recruiters. I love … Read more
What I Learned About Assessments From a Human Resources Technology Conference
For those who love technology and value it as an essential asset to the people side of business strategy, a conference held this near in Las Vegas, the HR … Read more
Why Cold Outreach Will Always Prevail Over the ATS
Applicant tracking systems are wonderful. They help you post a job to your own site and to many job boards, track submissions, and bring up those … Read more
Social Media Recruiting Fatigue
Social media recruiting has been core to what I do for years. It ranks second to the phone as my most important tool. I know how many folks visit my blog … Read more
Cold Calling Is Still Hot
The key to making quantum leaps in one’s production is found in the psychological arena. —Dr. Aaron Hemlsley In his ERE article The End of Sourcing … Read more