I’ve always wondered about this one. And I’m still lost. Today an article from Harvard Business Review came across the wire about why top young managers are in a non-stop job hunt. It’s a quick read, so check it out... 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
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
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
It is often said that recruiting is marketing. If that’s true, why don’t we spend more time identifying and understanding the unique features and benefits one might gain by working with our company instead of a competitor? Instead, we rush... Read More
If you’ve ever been attacked by a lion (or even if you haven’t), it’s probably reasonable to assume you think all lions are dangerous. This sort of stereotyping or generalizing is a simple survival mechanism. In this case, your small... Read More
It’s time to kill the term ATS, or the Applicant Tracking System as it’s affectionately known. (Muster your best robot voice and actually say the words “Applicant Tracking System. Scary huh?) We are beyond tracking applicants, aren’t we? It’s time... Read More
In one of the more unbalanced blogs I’ve read on Forbes.com, Josh Bersin espouses the attributes of LinkedIn and how the company is effectively disrupting the corporate recruiting market. (Read first.) It’s a good piece, Josh, but there’s another side... Read More