We’ve got to talk about weed — especially if you do pre-employment drug testing. Thirty-six states have legalized medicinal marijuana, while 17 states and … Read more
The Lies We Tell About Talent Assessments and Candidate Experience
Assessments create a poor candidate experience. It’s a charge many of us have heard many times. Here’s the truth, though: The charge is valid — but only … Read more
Do We Need a “Lemon Law” in Recruiting?
I remember when I bought my dream car. Seriously. It was amazing. I was so happy and proud of myself. It’s what I always wanted, at least for the most … Read more
It’s Raining Candidates! Hallelujah?
If you’ve been in recruiting for any length of time, you’ve dealt with that one hiring manager. You know the one. The one who is never satisfied, who wants … Read more
The Legal Lounge: The Dangers of Rejecting Candidates Based on Employment Gaps
Gaps in employment happen for innumerable reasons. Yet their mere existence purports to be a red flag for many hiring managers. So before you make hiring … Read more
Recruiter Realness: “Recruiters Don’t Understand Our Day-to-Day Struggles”
As recruiters, we talk a lot about metrics. And that’s exactly what I was going to write about for this article…until I realized, maybe it’s not me … Read more
The Case for Preferring Candidates Without Degrees
The scenario is all too common: The hiring process comes down to two candidates. Both are qualified, but one has a college degree. One does not. As a … Read more
It Took a Pandemic to Prioritize Soft Skills
For years, talent experts have been urging employers to weigh a candidate’s soft skills over their hard skills when hiring. After all, employees can learn … Read more
Is the 6-Second Resume Scan a Myth?
I was in a sales meeting with a well-known company that was touting its latest AI tool. One of the sales people (there were several in the room) casually … Read more
The Legal Lounge: AI-Based Video Interviewing Is Biased. End of Story.
You see a job vacancy for your dream job. You apply in the ATS, and then you get an invite to an interview on a platform that uses artificial intelligence … Read more
Brace Yourself — The Mass Applies Are Coming
As the saying goes, the more things change, the more they stay the same. When it comes to talent acquisition in the wake of COVID-19, this adage couldn’t … Read more
Stop Hiring Individuals. Start Hiring Team Members.
When you think about “team building,” what comes to mind? Escape rooms, bowling, happy hours, cheesy icebreakers? But, what do those activities actually … Read more
Smart Interview Questions That Are Actually Stupid
How many times have you really thought about the interview questions you use at your company? And not just the questions but the answers you seek? For … Read more
Is It OK to Hire Someone With a Racist Background?
In light of the current social-justice movement, companies large and small are scrupulously examining their policies, positions, and practices for evidence … Read more
“I Found a Hidden Bias in Our Hiring Process”
I never thought that as a young leader in the startup world, I would lack adaptability. As someone who’s dealt with her fair share of challenges, I didn’t … Read more
40 Million New Reasons Why AI Continues to Drive Recruiting Technology
If you’re still wondering about the role that AI will play as recruiting technology evolves, there are about 40 million new reasons to believe it will … Read more
Would You Hire People With No Résumés, Interviews, or Background Checks?
“When people say they want to work, we say yes. We give them an opportunity with no questions asked, no résumés, no interviews, no background checks. … Read more
Experience Doesn’t Predict New-Hire Success: Avoid This Most Expensive Hiring Error
If you’re involved in hiring, it’s critical that you act on this startling revelation: “Experience doesn’t predict a new hire’s success.” Hiring with a … Read more
There’s Enough Talent Out There If You Can Spot It
I’d like to share an interesting case study from the Netherlands with all of you as well as what we can learn from it. The municipality of … Read more
Experience for Hire: Why to Go With the Career-Changer
Picture a stereotypical 20-year-old talking with her cousin from Washington, D.C. about her lack of future plans. I was a sophomore in college and the … Read more