Are the Top Candidates you need screening YOU out? This month I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how to communicate to the hiring community (companies, hiring managers and human resources professionals) that many of the processes they have in place for helping to screen candidates actually has the opposite affect – it allows candidates to screen you as…
I generally write in a ‘how to’ format, using positive reinforcement and practical advice to get my point across. This month I’m taking a different approach. Every week I talk to dozens of talented professionals who are looking for a new position. They are frustrated, tired and confused about why they aren’t getting hired. Although…
4 hours today saves 40 hours tomorrow I’ve spoken with a number of hiring managers lately who voiced their surprise at how time consuming and frustrating the hiring process is in their organization. This latest downturn has, once again, reduced the capacity in human resources departments to support the recruitment efforts of their business partners. …
Not-so-obvious but useful tips for your job search We all understand the value of Linked In as a professional social networking tool. A complete profile, connections, recommendations and participation in group discussions are essential during your search. I’ve selected a few more advanced components this month – for those of you who have mastered the…
I was talking with an executive last week who said, “We’re taking advantage of the ample supply of unemployed people right now so we really don’t need to do any searching for candidates.” I have no doubt that the volume of candidates is heavy, but I question the quality of their response if they are…
As Talent Acquisition professionals we are asked regularly about opportunities in the CleanTech and Green industries. Many professionals are interested in a position with this ‘new’ industry. The question begs; What is a GREEN job? The definitions are broad and deep, depending on your sources of information. Wikipedia asserts that: A green job, also called…
Prepare for each interview with the audience in mind This month’s article is born during a fishing trip I recently enjoyed with my family. After a day in gold medal waters there are many stories to tell: the big one, the monster that got away, the fierce fighter, you get the picture. So as I…
A lot of you have spent weeks, even months, looking for a job in the midst of this latest economic catastrophe. This has been a tough road, indeed, but you’ve finally landed a new job – congratulations! If you are like many of the folks I’ve been working with you’ve been building or rebuilding your…
Building effective relationships with the doorman In my coaching sessions I talk with job seekers about taking a multi-pronged approach to breaking into a company. Yes, you should contact the hiring manager directly, and yes you should attempt to get an introduction from someone inside the organization. You should also observe protocol and apply through…
In the previous two articles we’ve talked about how recruiting methods are changing. Your ability to acquire top talent will become critical as the economy rebounds and the boomers finally retire. The large job boards are falling out of favor with candidates, search engines are the tools of choice (for job seekers and recruiters), and…