The use of AI is creating odd recruiting scenarios, from poor job recommendations to increased bias. Hiring processes deserve better. Read more
A Recruiter Preparation Plan for Being Laid Off
Like most recruiters, I once wanted to be something else. In my case, I wanted to be a journalist. The first lesson I was taught as an aspiring reporter … Read more
What Does It Mean to Always Be Recruiting?
In a recent Recruiter Realness post, I shared some of my favorite insights from other recruiting pros. One of those highlights came from Josh Rock, an … Read more
Hey, Fellow Recruiters, Pick Up Your Phone!
People who enjoy meeting others thrive in recruiting because networking is natural to them. Nonetheless, connecting with candidates can be overwhelming if … Read more
December: ’Tis the Season to Recruit When the Competition Is Low
Need an edge in your competition for talent? Think December, when there may be 35% fewer job postings trying to attract the normal volume of jobseekers. If … Read more
Need Top Performers? Hire Candidates With a Strong Professional Network
Actionable Tips for Hiring Those With Powerful Professional Networks Everyone knows the power of networks. But many hiring managers and recruiters are … Read more
You Can Beat the Big Talent Acquisition Brands
Having been in the recruiting game for a while now, I have attended numerous conferences. I almost always get some good nuggets of information and network … Read more
7 Tips To Connect With Clients During the Holidays
This is the time of year when recruiting grinds nearly to a halt. While your rate of new assignments slows down and you focus more on last minute holiday … Read more
Your Pitch Will Stand Out When It’s About Them
Does your elevator pitch sound anything like this? Hi, I’m Bob and I recruit the smartest people who can hit the ground running for the best … Read more
How Spinning Can Make You A Better Recruiter
For the past few months I have been engaged as a consultant/mentor to a team of 35 IT recruiters, and I’ve been trying to figure out the activities that … Read more
Great Peers Will Help You Help You Soar
We’ve all heard about the power of the peer group. Tony Robbins says that you tend to play the game of life at the average of the five people you spend the … Read more
The Best of The Fordyce Letter 2011, #2 — Get Out From Behind the Desk and Network
Editor’s note: Paul DeBettignies’ article was the 2nd most popular article on The Fordyce Letter in 2011. It originally ran in March. I know, I … Read more
Got Community?
Community as an aspect of our daily lives – not the television show – has become another buzzword. Many of us crave community, be it a gated community or … Read more
Life Is All About Choices…
With my fortieth birthday fast approaching, I’ve been thinking a lot about getting old or, to be more precise, how to avoid getting old. It’s a natural … Read more
Get Out From Behind the Desk and Network
I know, I know… smile and dial. More phone calls equal more job orders, candidates and send outs. More send outs equal more placements. I get it … Read more
Celebrating Successes: Arlington Resources, Inc.
My name is Patty Casey, and I am the President of Arlington Resources, Inc. in Rolling Meadows, IL, which specializes in the placement of Human Resources … Read more
Short Term Cash vs. Long Term Wealth Through Your Recruiting
As in any business, the world of Recruiters, “Headhunters”, “Executive Search Professionals”, etc. includes the good, the bad, and the ugly. There are … Read more
Networking With Hiring Managers
Why should a recruiting firm start, develop, and maintain relationships with hiring managers as a key activity? We have found that over the years the … Read more
Nudge Neil: Boost Your Network
Q. Neil, I have been trying to take advantage of the slowdown to network with a lot more candidates for my future relationships. However, I was wondering … Read more
Are Head-Hunters Afraid Of the Future?
Head-hunters, internal and external, need to stop concentrating on the stuff anyone can do and work on their people skills, because technology is catching … Read more