In my last blog post I shared that while there are some managers/execs who truly are interview pros, most of
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Interviewing: Do you really know what you are doing?
Why selecting the best candidates NOW may define the future of your company.
Last month, Elizabeth Ambri, Branch Manager of Celebrity Lincoln and I conducted a workshop exclusively for Celebrity Staff clients on why managers should step back and evaluate their interview skills. We explained how doing so could benefit their company and offered specific tips on what they should do differently when interviewing.
Continue reading »The “Ménage a Trois” of Recruiting
How do you feel about the hiring triangle? Many would say “two’s company, three’s a crowd.”
We can all agree that the bottom line to a company’s success depends on the caliber of its employees, right? So, the number one priority in hiring is getting the most qualified candidate in the job for all parties involved. Or is it?
Continue reading »The Search for Talent Starts Now
We beat the competition by being faster, better, and stronger. We break through barriers by thinking creatively, being prepared, and proactively addressing potential problems that haven’t even happened yet. As a professional recruiter, the one area I see this competitive thought process break down is in the talent search and management process. In the last nine years, I have interacted with hundreds of businesses and in most cases, the search for talent only begins when someone vacates a position. The extent of the search is typically ad placement and internal referrals.
Continue reading »Ask This, Not That: A Quick Reference for Interviews
A lag in staffing momentum provides an outstanding opportunity for organizations to reevaluate staffing procedures and prepare for a market rebound. One way organizations can prepare is by educating their hiring managers and establishing standardized hiring procedures for the entire organization.
Continue reading »What makes for the “perfect” job candidate in a tight employment market?
A new study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) shows that for new college graduates in this tight economy, becoming the perfect job candidate is a tall order.
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