The recent stories about Ernst & Young deemphasizing college performance as a hiring criterion and the even-more-important case of CapGemini now hiring … Read more
Here’s What Your Hiring Managers Can Learn from the Major League Baseball Playoffs
Hiring employees who are naturally gifted is only half the battle. It used to be that physical ability mattered most. Today, however, employers are … Read more
Early Dismissal of Candidates Will Cost You a Hire
The other day I was looking for a senior account executive in Texas for a software company. As a recruiter and a sourcer, my job is to find the best … Read more
Here’s When It’s Time to Hire a Project Manager
Are your projects constantly over budget? Do you miss deadlines and is your team lacking motivation? Often these are sure signs that you’re missing a vital … Read more
How to Snag Your Dream Candidate Without Going Broke: Speed, Fit, and Focus
Recruiting is a numbers game, but that doesn’t mean the only number that matters is the one with a dollar sign in front of it. Many organizations wonder … Read more
4 Hiring Lessons From Business Guru Michael Gerber
When I was afforded the opportunity to talk one-on-one with renowned business author Michael Gerber, I cleared my schedule. And of course I asked him about … Read more
Why Make Applicants Jump Through Rings of Fire?
I attended a recruiter networking luncheon in Dallas about a year or so ago and sat down next to a well-dressed corporate recruiter who was having an … Read more
University of Wisconsin’s Recruiting/HR Documents Are Worth a Glance
As the University of Wisconsin-Madison overhauls its human resources and recruiting procedures, it has a few checklists and fact sheets online. Of course, … Read more