Editor’s Note: It’s an annual tradition for TLNT to count down the most popular posts of the previous 12 months. We’re reposting each of the top 30 … Read more
Here’s What You Need to Know Before Hiring Gig Workers
Unless you’ve been stuck in suspended animation for the last three years, you’ve no doubt been inundated with information — and opinions — about the gig … Read more
SourceCon Orlando, Day 1: Patterns And People Skills
As promised, SourceCon All Stars has delivered a power-packed session lineup with some of the best sourcing minds in the business. Orlando welcomed … Read more
Why Is It So Difficult To Find Qualified Candidates?
Note: Barb Bruno is one of the most in-demand trainers and conference speakers in staffing and search. We asked her what questions came up most frequently … Read more
Your “Maybe” Resumes May Be Your Next Placements
The other day I was looking for a senior account executive in Texas for a software company. As a recruiter and a sourcer, my job is to find the best … Read more
High Tech Doesn’t Replace the Personal Touch
Dear Barb: I’ve only been a recruiter for six months, and don’t understand the old school ways of my manager. I don’t have to talk to people, when I can … Read more
Here’s Why Your Candidate Doesn’t Love You
Job candidates sometimes bash recruiters. Most of the complaints are due to their misunderstanding of a recruiter’s role. However, some of the issues are … Read more
Why Should Candidates Stay In Touch With You (Even After They Get Placed)
Recently, a candidate I had been working with got a job on her own. Good for her. I told her to stay in touch. She chided me, “It is you who should stay in … Read more
Candidates Not Calling You Back? Could Be Everyone’s On Vacation
There was an interesting question in one of the sourcing groups on LinkedIn that asked: Just out of curiosity – it seems often my team seems to … Read more
4 Warning Signs You’re Dealing With an Unreliable Candidate
There are plenty of figures about the cost of a bad hire. Some research has pinpointed the cost at $50,000 or more if a candidate turns from superstar hire … Read more