The 76,000-employee pharma/health/medical company McKesson has launched a new career site, and among other features is a link to the Glassdoor reviews … Read more
Ensure Your Emails are Getting the Attention They Deserve
When recruiters tell me they can’t find candidates, I always ask the clarifying question: “Is it that you can’t find candidates for your positions, or is … Read more
Preparing for Your Next Virtual Interview
Searching for the right candidate is easier than ever given the rise of the virtual interview. Virtual interviews offer recruiters the opportunity to … Read more
14 Skills to Save Recruiters from AI
2016 was the year that we realized that our jobs may actually be in jeopardy to a computer. The rise of companies like Olivia, Arya, and Mya brought to … Read more
What to Like (and not) About LinkedIn Salary
Earlier this month, LinkedIn introduced LinkedIn Salary for users in the U.S., UK, and Canada (rollout to the rest of the world is expected in 2017). The … Read more
The Bottom 3 of the 10 Worst Companies to Work For
Back in June, 24/7 Wall St. published an article on the 10 Worst Companies to work for, based on its analysis of reviews on Glassdoor. Three companies … Read more
These are What 8 Managers and CEOs Said Are Among Their Top Interview Questions
I asked eight people the interview questions they use for finding A players. In the graphic below, here’s what they said. Read more
Talent-Tech Is Hot … But Without a Vendor Assessment Checklist, A Bad Purchase Is Likely
Everyone is excited about the new technology options that pop up nearly every day in talent management and recruiting. Unfortunately, along with all of the … Read more
Are Your Candidates Gritty?
The Rio Olympics are history. Every four years, I find myself once again marveling at the Olympic athletes and their dedication to excellence. What drives … Read more
How to Recruit on Facebook, Part 2
In “How to Recruit on Facebook, Part 1,” I have discussed the importance of company branding, reputation, and the power of talent communities for building … Read more
How to Recruit on Facebook
Have you ever struggled with recruiting on Facebook? Have you ever wondered how to plug into the world’s biggest social network to power a strong … Read more
What a Beanbag Can Tell You About Your Careers Website
Go to made.com, search for beanbags, and you’ll come across the Piggy Bag. The product has 17 different types of content on the page designed to entertain … Read more
An Employer Brand Checklist From HR Open Source (#HROS)
Below is an example of what’s built and shared as inspired by HR Open Source. I opened my own playbook of tools/resources/approaches I use with … Read more
How to Use Behavioral Interview Questions in a Technical Interview
During a job interview, digging into a candidate’s technical depth is just as important as determining cultural fit. Recently I was looking over the … Read more
The Most Buzzed-About Social Recruiting Posts of the Week
In the world of social recruiting, likes are nice, but comments and social shares are the measures of true engagement. A like is a check-in, a way of … Read more
Find Out What Happened When We Reversed the Job-search Process
About a year ago I told you about how we’re reversing the job-search process. Now’s a good time to tell you the results. We have now hired 101 … Read more
There’s an 85% Chance Your Recruiting Tactics Are Repelling the Best Candidates
When a company advertises a position, they are essentially painting a picture of what the future could look like for the candidates they are trying to … Read more
What Makes a Top Sales Performer? 4 Insights From Analyzing 1,000 Top Sales Performers
It’s well-known that top performers disproportionately contribute to company revenue – up to four times more compared to the average. When it comes … Read more
Oh Snap! Bringing the Cisco Employer Brand to Snapchat
If it doesn’t scare you, it’s not worth trying. That’s the approach we took as the Cisco Talent Brand team in our latest social media endeavor. Holy cow, … Read more
A Glimpse Into the Future of Recruitment Content Marketing
In marketing, content is king. With the widespread adoption of social media, marketers are becoming more like publishers, generating content to educate and … Read more