I often get asked for advice prior to an interview. Questions like: 1. “What should I say? Or not say?” 2. “What should I wear?” 3. “What should I know?” 4. “How should I prepare?” 5. “What should I bring?”... Read More
I was talking to a fellow recruiting pro the other day. “You Marines are taking over the recruiting profession.” I took that as a huge compliment. Full disclosure: I’m a Marine. With that out of the way, it’s not just... Read More
“The technical people we are trying to recruit just aren’t on Facebook.” The Director of Corporate Communications then leaned back in his chair, folded his arms and looked at me smugly, implying that any idiot – especially me – should... Read More
This is an oldie but goodie, borrowed in it’s entirety from Afterlife Jokes. I’m not sure who the original author is. A highly successful executive woman was tragically hit by a bus and died. She arrived in heaven where she... Read More
As a recruiter, I talk to good people every day who are considering changing jobs. And even if they aren’t, they are forced to at least think about the possibility for a minute or two when I call. But how... Read More
Something crazy happened in Silicon Valley last week. In a bold move to take a leadership position in the so-called “patent wars,” Twitter announced a new policy that allows its engineers to retain ownership of their patents. In the majority... Read More
“Basically, if you’re going to hire smart people, you’re going to have to let them apply their skills to their work. Managers can advise, which they’re welcome to do, but they must be extremely careful to avoid having their “advice” interpreted as... Read More
“A man’s life was five dogs long, Cortland believed. The first was the one that taught you. The second was the one you taught. The third and fourth were the ones you worked. The last was the one that outlived... Read More
This was originally posted almost three years ago on ERE.net. Original post here. I suppose I was in a particularly feisty mood that day. Perhaps this list is timeless…. Enjoy! How to Sabotage Your Recruiting Efforts in Six Easy Steps... Read More
“Great idea, but….” “Is that really a priority right now?” “Sounds interesting. Go write up a proposal.” “What’s the ROI on your idea?” Yep, I’ve heard them all. And every time I’ve been on the receiving end of one of... Read More