Sitting in on interviews can be one of the most overlooked ways of adding value in the recruiting and hiring process. While this can be very time-consuming, whenever possible, the benefits are bountiful. The observations you encounter are very powerful and will allow you to make more placements. Let’s face it: if a candidate is interviewing,... [full article »]
Jerry Land, CPC
Jerry Land, CPC, is a Senior Account Manager with Professions, Inc., a retained search firm based in Cincinnati, OH. He began his career as a generalist recruiter at Professions, Inc. in 2001. Over 95% of his searches have been filled by individuals who were not actively on the job market when initially approached. Jerry can be emailed at jland@professionsinc.com.
Articles by Jerry Land, CPC...
Interview Prep: Trying To Put Lipstick on A Pig?
by Jerry Land, CPC Feb 9, 2007
As a recruiter, if you really want to make an average candidate look superior to others, you can do so by giving them exact detailed instructions on what to say, how to act, and what to do in an interview. But in doing so, you are conducting risky business. All too often, the candidate who interviews... [full article »]
How to Avoid a Candidate Accepting a Counteroffer
by Jerry Land, CPC May 23, 2006
Losing a candidate to a counteroffer is one of the worst things that can happen to a recruiter. Though the candidate will always do what he believes is in his best interest, our job is to educate him to make sure he understands the risks involved in accepting a new offer from a current employer.... [full article »]
