We still make hiring decisions based on likability. That’s why we make bad hires. I talk about effective interviewing with Robert Davis, the CEO of … Read more
It Takes a Village to Give Job Candidates a Good Experience
A recruiter’s role in the candidate experience is just the top of the iceberg, says Marie Norman, director of talent acquisition Adobe. Norman leads … Read more
Hiring for Culture Is Stupid
Culture is one of those “trends” in HR/recruiting that we just need to let die. It’s stupid. The whole idea behind it, although well intentioned, … Read more
Collaborative Recruiting — Making ‘Every Employee a Recruiter’ Improves Hiring Results
Top firms use collaborative recruiting because it “turns every employee into a recruiter” and a brand ambassador. Expanding involvement also improves … Read more
Rainy Mondays and Chilly Economics — Recruiting in a Downturn
There was a sales manager who used to say he “loved rainy Mondays.” It was a little crazy to hear, since no one was excited about Monday in … Read more
Powerful Deal Closers — When You Positively Must Land a Candidate
There are few things more frustrating to a hiring manager or recruiter than having an in-demand top candidate who you have fought hard to sell reject your … Read more
You’re Trusting Your Gut Too Much in the Hiring Process
As people leaders, we take pride in our ability to decide quickly and change our minds slowly. We trust our intuition and reasoning skills — and with … Read more
Stop ‘Shopping Hungry’ When Hiring
Earlier, we said you should just “hire them and stop trying to find something better.” Well, now I’ve got a guest (below) who says to … Read more
Cutting Way Down on Interview Scheduling Time
We’ve all experienced it: trying to coordinate calendars to accommodate an interview. It’s a big time suck from someone’s day. Olivia Melman … Read more
12 Questions Job Candidates Will Ask You
In today’s fierce recruiting environment, expect to be asked penetrating questions about your company, its culture, and the career development employees … Read more
Understanding Labor Mobility
Companies that hire in a tight labor market need to get creative when they attract candidates. That means looking at different factors that influence … Read more
When It Comes to Offers, One Size Does Not Fit All
At what point will employers realize that making the same job offer to multiple candidates without understanding what’s important to each of them is not … Read more
How We Are Failing Autistic Job Seekers and What You Can Do About It
If you are familiar with the topic of autism and the workplace, you’ve likely noted that extensive time and energy is dedicated to the way in which … Read more
Hiring Interviews Have Lost Their Accuracy — A Warning
Yes, job interviews have been a tradition for well over a century. But we now live in a world where many new developments threaten the accuracy of … Read more
The Trade-off Between Filling the Job and Filling It With Someone Who Fits the Culture
You have a high performer. Everything seems fine. Then, they quit. And, the whole team’s productivity and happiness goes up. It’s a common … Read more
Top 5 Reasons Why LinkedIn Profiles Are Superior to Resumes
A fast and simple way to improve both your speed and quality of hire is to use LinkedIn profiles for your initial candidate screening. They are superior at … Read more
Bring on Hiring Managers Earlier In the Recruiting Process
Everyone’s talking about employee engagement. But engagement really starts with the interview. And, to really get job candidates engaged, hiring … Read more
Candidate Ghosting — Effective Tips for Minimizing This Growing Menace
Ghosting is an emerging issue in recruiting, now rated as the No. 1 challenge by nearly 6 percent of employers (Source: iHire). Ninety-five percent of … Read more
A Day in the Life of a Hospitality Recruiter
For the last four years I have had the challenge of recruiting for the hospitality industry — trying to fill positions that are for the most part … Read more
How to Interview Millennials
Contrary to popular belief, millennials are more than just selfies and what’s-in-it-for-me. They are also among the most tech-savvy, agile, and socially … Read more