Hire a Hero
This is a re-post of an article I published in October 2011 “Hiring Former Military is a Smart Move.” It seems fitting on a day designated as Memorial Day that we not only remember those who have...
View ArticleThe Candidate Experience – Part 2: People Interacting with People
This is the final installment in a three part series on the candidate experience. It began with the ending: The Candidate Experience – Part 3: Transition to Employee because in order to plan any...
View ArticleSourcing with Reference Checks
Sourcers already know this. There is a headhunter tactic that is seldom used by corporate recruiters or human resources generalists. In fact, with technology and outsourcing around to replace...
View ArticleReviewing This Week on Make HR Happen – Stories about Refs
Proof that any topic can be seen from multiple perspectives, the subject of reference checking is almost a non-issue from most points of view. Many companies have replaced the obligatory personal...
View ArticleReal Networking Means Turning Hashtags into Real People
Every time I meet one of my social media heroes in real life there is always a short Wayne’s World moment when I have to resist the temptation to bow down to my rock star friend and shout “We’re not...
View ArticleSeparation Surgery for Recruiting Calls For Study before Scalpel
A few months ago I watched the story on NBC News of a brilliant team of surgeons in Peru separating conjoined twins. Operations of this type can result in losing the life of one or both of the twins...
View ArticleTaking the Pulse of the Market is the Recruiting Start Point
We all know that the economy has been turbulent over the last few years. It has touched many people personally. Listening to the market and watching the data is a major element in planning recruitment....
View ArticleTaking the Pulse of the Market with a DIY Recruiter News Page
Yesterday I mentioned that having a finger on the pulse of the economy can make sourcing and marketing your message easier to the hundreds of candidates looking for jobs. Many sourcers already know...
View ArticleReviewing This Week on Make HR Happen – What DO Job Seekers Really Want?
The theme this week is not addressed to job seekers, but this question should be asked of them at every occasion. Instead the target audience is recruiting managers, recruiters, sourcers, and hiring...
View ArticleThe Candidate Experience – Part 1: Sourcing and the Thrill of the Chase
(On vacation this week. This article edited and reposted from May 23, 2012) No, Part 1 is NOT the first installment. There is a logical premise to presenting the candidate experience in this manner,...
View ArticleThe Candidate Experience – Part 2: People Interacting with People
(On vacation this week. This article edited and reposted from May 30, 2012) This is the final installment in a three part series on the candidate experience. Finally, we take a look at the details of...
View ArticleRecruiting Fables – Using Sorcerer Magic
Once upon a time there was an old Sorcerer who had become known throughout the land as the perfect source (pun most definitely intended… as you have probably already guessed) of all things magical. He...
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