Comments on: 10 Rules for Dating and Recruiting http://www.ere.net/2008/12/26/10-rules-for-dating-and-recruiting/ Recruiting News, Recruiting Events, Recruiting Community, Social Recruiting Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:35:23 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Shawn Graham http://www.ere.net/2008/12/26/10-rules-for-dating-and-recruiting/comment-page-1/#comment-9972 Shawn Graham Sun, 11 Jan 2009 02:59:32 +0000 http://www.ere.net/?p=3448#comment-9972 I always encourage candidates to go for the "goodnight kiss" by reaffirming their interest in the job (the dating equivalent of “call me”), highlighting their skills, and asking about next steps in the interview process (the dating equivalent of “will I see you again?).” For more tips from the job seeker's perspective, check out the post I wrote for Brazen Careerist http://tinyurl.com/9ksyac I always encourage candidates to go for the “goodnight kiss” by reaffirming their interest in the job (the dating equivalent of “call me”), highlighting their skills, and asking about next steps in the interview process (the dating equivalent of “will I see you again?).”

For more tips from the job seeker’s perspective, check out the post I wrote for Brazen Careerist http://tinyurl.com/9ksyac

]]> By: Silvana Avinami http://www.ere.net/2008/12/26/10-rules-for-dating-and-recruiting/comment-page-1/#comment-9523 Silvana Avinami Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:16:23 +0000 http://www.ere.net/?p=3448#comment-9523 How interesting...here's a post I wrote for job candidates and what they should look for in recruiters http://silvanaavinami.com/?p=316 I'd LOVE to hear everyone's thoughts. May 09 be a meaningful year! Silvana How interesting…here’s a post I wrote for job candidates and what they should look for in recruiters http://silvanaavinami.com/?p=316

I’d LOVE to hear everyone’s thoughts.

May 09 be a meaningful year!

Silvana

]]> By: Jamie Feldhusen http://www.ere.net/2008/12/26/10-rules-for-dating-and-recruiting/comment-page-1/#comment-9509 Jamie Feldhusen Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:32:02 +0000 http://www.ere.net/?p=3448#comment-9509 Too true! Great advice I'm saving for reference! Too true!

Great advice I’m saving for reference!

]]> By: Never Stop Recruiting : ERE.net http://www.ere.net/2008/12/26/10-rules-for-dating-and-recruiting/comment-page-1/#comment-7302 Never Stop Recruiting : ERE.net Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:54:35 +0000 http://www.ere.net/?p=3448#comment-7302 [...] couple of weeks ago there was an ERE article comparing recruiting to dating. I recently had an experience of a different nature. I was on a plane returning from an engagement [...] [...] couple of weeks ago there was an ERE article comparing recruiting to dating. I recently had an experience of a different nature. I was on a plane returning from an engagement [...]

]]> By: 13 years of IT Recruiting and still going… | IT Hire Wire http://www.ere.net/2008/12/26/10-rules-for-dating-and-recruiting/comment-page-1/#comment-7209 13 years of IT Recruiting and still going… | IT Hire Wire Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:53:27 +0000 http://www.ere.net/?p=3448#comment-7209 [...] still want to be treated respectfully and professionally. In fact, the standard is much higher today, because there are many more recruiting companies out [...] [...] still want to be treated respectfully and professionally. In fact, the standard is much higher today, because there are many more recruiting companies out [...]

]]> By: Dating and Recruiting | dcheadhunter.com http://www.ere.net/2008/12/26/10-rules-for-dating-and-recruiting/comment-page-1/#comment-6909 Dating and Recruiting | dcheadhunter.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:20:59 +0000 http://www.ere.net/?p=3448#comment-6909 [...] 10 Rules for Dating and Recruiting written by Amy Kimmes. [...] [...] 10 Rules for Dating and Recruiting written by Amy Kimmes. [...]

]]> By: Dating and Recruiting : AllianceQ Blog http://www.ere.net/2008/12/26/10-rules-for-dating-and-recruiting/comment-page-1/#comment-6861 Dating and Recruiting : AllianceQ Blog Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:03:44 +0000 http://www.ere.net/?p=3448#comment-6861 [...] just read a great article on the ERE by Amy [...] [...] just read a great article on the ERE by Amy [...]

]]> By: Sylvia Dahlby http://www.ere.net/2008/12/26/10-rules-for-dating-and-recruiting/comment-page-1/#comment-6519 Sylvia Dahlby Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:40:37 +0000 http://www.ere.net/?p=3448#comment-6519 I agree recruiting & dating are similar, and while the "courtship rites" are different, the goal of a happy "marriage" is basically the same. With regards to point #2, this cuts both ways. From the candidate's POV nothing is worse than over-selling the job in the ad or during the interview and painting a much rosier picture than what the candidate can realistically expect. In an age where exaggerating on a resume (if not outright lying) is common, employers are often guilty of taking similiar liberties in their job descriptions. Be mindful of employment branding and live up to your own hype. I agree recruiting & dating are similar, and while the “courtship rites” are different, the goal of a happy “marriage” is basically the same.

With regards to point #2, this cuts both ways. From the candidate’s POV nothing is worse than over-selling the job in the ad or during the interview and painting a much rosier picture than what the candidate can realistically expect.

In an age where exaggerating on a resume (if not outright lying) is common, employers are often guilty of taking similiar liberties in their job descriptions.

Be mindful of employment branding and live up to your own hype.

]]> By: Recruiting Blog: BuzzLinks 08-07-08 CollegeRecruiter.com, LinkedIn, & Assessments | thetalentbuzz.com http://www.ere.net/2008/12/26/10-rules-for-dating-and-recruiting/comment-page-1/#comment-6486 Recruiting Blog: BuzzLinks 08-07-08 CollegeRecruiter.com, LinkedIn, & Assessments | thetalentbuzz.com Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:32:59 +0000 http://www.ere.net/?p=3448#comment-6486 [...] do dating and recruiting have in [...] [...] do dating and recruiting have in [...]

]]> By: Will Branning http://www.ere.net/2008/12/26/10-rules-for-dating-and-recruiting/comment-page-1/#comment-6477 Will Branning Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:17:25 +0000 http://www.ere.net/?p=3448#comment-6477 Very good analogies! I have on more than one occasion been disappointed in my candidates’ lack of responsiveness, poor interviewing, etc. Doing the work up front to ensure they are a good fit - in terms of their cooperativeness, skills-match and organizational fit saves a lot of headaches. Very good analogies! I have on more than one occasion been disappointed in my candidates’ lack of responsiveness, poor interviewing, etc. Doing the work up front to ensure they are a good fit – in terms of their cooperativeness, skills-match and organizational fit saves a lot of headaches.

]]> By: Ronald Katz http://www.ere.net/2008/12/26/10-rules-for-dating-and-recruiting/comment-page-1/#comment-6468 Ronald Katz Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:13:28 +0000 http://www.ere.net/?p=3448#comment-6468 Amy, Love this light-hearted but serious advice about recruiting and interviewing. Lots of great points especially #5, 7, & 8. One thought though about #5. I'm sure that when you say have "notes on the resume" you do not mean actually written on the resume. Better to keep your notes separate. Resumes are discoverable and must be kept on file. Anything you write on them could be mis-interpreted and come back to bite you. Thanks for this article, Ron Katz Amy,
Love this light-hearted but serious advice about recruiting and interviewing. Lots of great points especially #5, 7, & 8. One thought though about #5. I’m sure that when you say have “notes on the resume” you do not mean actually written on the resume. Better to keep your notes separate. Resumes are discoverable and must be kept on file. Anything you write on them could be mis-interpreted and come back to bite you. Thanks for this article,
Ron Katz

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