This is the fourth and final part in my “hardball recruiting” article series. We’re down to one or two final candidates, and the offer … Read more

This is the fourth and final part in my “hardball recruiting” article series. We’re down to one or two final candidates, and the offer … Read more
As you may already know, in early March of 2004 the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in conjunction with the Departments of Labor (DOL) … Read more
The most important decision a company ever makes about its employees is the decision to hire them. Every other decision is a cause or consequence of this … Read more
Most recruiters and staffers in our industry function, at least, partially in the dark when it comes to truly understanding the motivations of their … Read more
This is the third in a four-part series on hardball recruiting. The topic of next week’s final installment will be how to negotiate and close offers. … Read more
Lately, I have been alternating columns between internal and external recruiting issues. I’m sure I frustrate many recruiters because I don’t … Read more
[Note: It’s time for another instant conference. We’ll discuss hardball recruiting tactics and answer your important questions. The conference … Read more
Now that recruiters have to recruit again, it’s worthwhile dusting off the old recruiter training manual and getting back to basics. To maximize … Read more
Sometimes people blow off things they don’t know. Confusing correlation with causation is a prime example. You might be thinking, so what? So … Read more
[Note: Now that the hiring boom has finally arrived, I’ll use the next few articles to address important one-on-one recruiter skills. We’ll … Read more
After a long wait, a U.S. government commission comprised of representatives from the EEOC, the DOL, the DOJ, and the OPM has finally released its … Read more
[Note: This is a rather technical article on how to improve your interviewing and recruiting skills. This information will be important to recruiters who … Read more
The false notion of candidate control damages the performance of most recruiters in the qualifying call. Candidate control is a myth. Candidate Leadership … Read more
Search consultants by nature are risk takers. Whether we are owners, managers, recruiters or researchers, every time we pick up the phone, we take risks. … Read more
How many times has your heart been broken by a candidate that looked good at first and then fizzled as the interview process got rolling? The following … Read more
Some things don’t need explanation: don’t touch the stove, always wash your hands after going to the bathroom, and don’t eat a garlic … Read more
article by Dr. John Sullivan and Master Burnett This past Friday (March 26, 2004), Lou Adler penned an article for his ER Daily column entitled, Why You … Read more
[Note: Someone sent me a note recently with the observation that there are frequently two themes in my articles ó one obvious and one hidden. This … Read more
[Note: Don’t forget my Defend Your Desktop ATS survey today, Friday, March 19, 2004, at 4 p.m. EST (1 p.m. PST). I’ll be revealing the names of … Read more
Question: What are some common symptoms of bad hiring and promotion practices? Answer: Turnover, low productivity, and high training expense. It is really … Read more