Quick Tip #2: The US unemployment rate is at 4.0%.
Candidly I have never seen a job market like we are experiencing in my 20+ years in search. Now more than ever do companies need to be diligent in not only their hiring processes but more importantly their onboarding processes. Like it or not, candidates dictate the process, quite a reversal compared to 10 years…
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Quick Tip #1: Better Opportunity Response
I have been in search for 20+ years. In those 20 years, I have interviewed tens of thousands of candidates, placed quite a bit as well. Each interview & placement is unique, however what is not unique is why someone may be searching for a new role. More on that later. I start every interview…
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Dear Young Recruiters
The importance of third party recruiting is at an all time high. Even companies who have taken extreme measure to cut out the middle man and establish their own elaborate talent acquisition team are returning to working with third party recruiters. Why? The market of attracting talent is forever a moving target as a generation…
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Are You Telling a Compelling Company Story?
What is your company’s story? In other words, how would you describe your company culture? When you describe it to a potential new hire, where do you start? And, more importantly, how would your current employees describe your culture? Are you and your employees telling the same story? Today, hiring is all about company culture.…
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One Simple Way LinkedIn Can Set You Apart From Other Executive Job Searchers
Executives seeking a new job usually have vast, impressive experience. To reflect this, they’ve likely refined their resume and optimized it to catch the eyes of hiring managers and recruiters alike. However, there’s one detail many executives forget about, and it could cost them the job. It’s imperative to match your LinkedIn profile to your…
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Our Connected World Has Drastically Changed the Importance of Great Job References
I have worked in search for 20 years. I have placed thousands of professionals, recruited for some of the best companies and recruited some of the best folks. My word to the wise: get some good references. LinkedIn is powerful tool that connects everyone, both good and bad. Years ago, a professional could slide by with…
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