Can we talk for a second? I promise I’ll be quick. But I think we need to have an important discussion so I can let you in on an undeniable truth. Ready? Well, here it is. There are no perfect... Read More
One of the great things I love about football – and sports in general – is the portable lessons applicable to recruiting and talent management. Today on NFL.com, current NY Jets players anonymously ripped their starting quarterback, Mark Sanchez. Clearly they have big... Read More
A few days ago, I was poking around on LinkedIn and saw that one of my connections was looking to hire a Vice President of Human Resources in the Washington, DC metro area. As it turns out, I’m a pretty... Read More
This is probably going to ruffle a few feathers, but please allow me to “keep it real” for a moment. And in the spirit of full disclosure, I’ve served the recruiting industry on both sides of the desk. So,I know... Read More
[Updated February 10, 2012: I stand corrected. Apparently, purple squirrels do exist as evidenced in this crazy article that surfaced this week. So, instead of saying they don’t exist, I’ll just go with “super rare.” Special thanks to @recruitmoore and... Read More
There are four kinds of people you should have at the top of your contact list: an attorney, a realtor, an accountant, and a recruiter. The order can certainly shift and you (fingers crossed) won’t always need them. And let’s... Read More
Recruiter/Hiring Manager: “Where do you see yourself in five years?” Candidate: Eye roll, followed by dry mouth, sigh, light-headedness. Feeling dizzy. Passes out, bangs head on desk. Thud. Candidate now has a knot on her head similar to Lt. Worf... Read More
Sorry for the late post this week – it has been one crazy week! _____________________________________________________________ Living in the Washington, D.C. Metro area is a wonderful thing. History, entertainment, culture, seasons, and great places to eat abound. The Redskins are a... Read More