If you have to write a job posting, then write it to attract the right candidate. Not long ago my sister Martha, a transitioning from college professor to corporate America, sent me a job posting. She said, “I think I can do this job. See, I can do these things.” I moaned. I am familiar with that … [Read more...]
Hiring Process Potholes and How to Avoid Them
Is your company aware of how your hiring process affects your candidates? Janell interviewed for the perfect job three times. The hiring manager loved her. The last step was a courtesy approval from the VP. That was in mid-June. Janell followed up regularly as she should, persistent but not a … [Read more...]
Why use Social Media for Recruiting
What is it worth to you to have the right candidate available to you when you need him or her? Social media is the hottest thing in recruiting these days. Everyone in the recruitment industry is talking about using social media to identify passive candidates and increase employer brand and … [Read more...]
LinkedIn – the Talent Acquisition Secret Weapon
You have been accumulating LinkedIn connections for years now and finally hit that 500+ mark. Good for you!! Now what can you do with this resource? There must be a way to put these connections to work in the talent acquisition process. After all everyone talks about it. LinkedIn is a … [Read more...]
Grow your talent pool the fun way with Employee Referral Programs
Imagine you just won the lottery but you can’t pick up the prize for six months. How would that make you feel? Frustrated? A little cheated? Most employee referral programs build that frustration build right in. It doesn’t have to be that way. Employee referral programs are a great way to find … [Read more...]
Find that Needle in a Haystack – 3 Tips for Creative Candidate Sourcing
Do you find it challenging to find the right talent in your organization? Many people do. I usually hear comments like, “there just are no good people out there”. Or “Gee, the labor market is so tight.” If that sounds like you, I have a secret. The people ARE out there. You just can’t find them … [Read more...]
Exercise Your Way to Positive Energy
I love to exercise. It makes me feel good. Yet, despite the good feelings I often skip it. I get busy and I put it off. Just today I had some time but what did I do? I started working on my computer “for a few minutes” and several hours as well as the opportunity to exercise passed me by. Why … [Read more...]
A Suit is a form of Job Search Armor
Where does confidence come from? That little bit of difference that supports you when you try something new or scary. Confidence makes the difference between walking into a networking meeting with a big smile and jaunty step even if you feel icky on the inside. We all struggle with confidence at … [Read more...]
Put a mirror to your Corporate Culture – The Candidate Experience
It's the little things that add up to a great candidate experience. Early in her career Susan interviewed for a position as a chemist with a company that distributes supplies used in research laboratories. The interview went badly. The company representatives were not on time or prepared. They did … [Read more...]
Grab a Pencil – Creating Content for Job Seekers
How does one find interesting things to talk about when building relationships in job search? The answer is easier than you think. Yet most people miss it. We start with the assumption that asking connections if they know of open jobs is a nonstarter. The answer is almost always “no”. Try it … [Read more...]