Finding meaningful metrics has proven to be recruiting’s white whale since the first candidate applied for the first job. The challenge lies in the fact … Read more

Finding meaningful metrics has proven to be recruiting’s white whale since the first candidate applied for the first job. The challenge lies in the fact … Read more
For today’s job candidates, getting employers to offer feedback during the recruiting process is almost as hard as getting them to offer a job. Come to … Read more
Employee referrals are a cornerstone of any sound talent acquisition strategy, especially when upwards of 20%+ of your hires come from referrals. But what … Read more
Research indicates that the average worker will have 10 to 12 jobs in their lifetime. What’s more, most professionals change jobs up to five times during … Read more
In Episode 19 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn chats with Corey Burns, director of recruiting and development at General RV Center, about what it’s like … Read more
Consistently, the top source for producing high-performing hires is an organization’s employee-referral program. Unfortunately, because most current … Read more
If Indeed getting out of the candidate referral business wasn’t enough to convince you that it’s a failed business model, how about LinkedIn? … Read more
Not using the hiring process for name capturing for future jobs is a missed opportunity Few hiring managers and recruiters realize that the hiring process … Read more
In many companies, once the recruiter makes the hires and perhaps onboards them, the recruiter is no longer involved in the new employees’ time at … Read more
A comprehensive name-capturing guide for identifying who should be in your recruiting pipeline Let’s get straight to the point: having an external … Read more
Referrals are by far the best way to find top talent and separate yourself from the weaker recruiters who simply troll job boards. Your ability to tap your … Read more
Having a problem collecting? Wondering about your non-compete agreements? Should you check references and do background checks? Jeffrey Allen can help … Read more
Almost everyone in recruiting agrees that employee referrals produce the highest quality of hire (i.e. superior on-the-job performance). But few are aware … Read more
Dear Barb: Thanks for suggesting that we develop a client referral program. Since we began to donate to a company’s favorite charity if they refer someone … Read more
Hello Jeff, As an avid follower of yours, I’m constantly learning the do’s and don’ts of executive search. Thank you for this vital … Read more
Dear Barb: Our biggest client has told us that they don’t want us to use job boards to find candidates. They have in-house recruiters that were hired to … Read more
Candidate referrals are taking on the feel of an arms race. The payments have been escalating: $5,000, then $15,000 (plus a shot at a trip around the … Read more
The purpose of this column is to explain how to use a standard reference check as a marketing and/or recruiting opportunity for you and your recruiting … Read more
With a shot over the bow at recruiters, a Silicon Valley startup looking to hire software engineers — and not just any kind, but those with special … Read more
Dear Jeff I find your column to be extremely helpful and have benefited from your advice on several occasions. I’m a recruiter with 21 years of … Read more