Collapse your interviewing process to reduce your competition I’ve read a bunch of articles lately about how companies are taking weeks and months to fill open positions. Most of this press is attributable to large companies with many layers of decisionmakers. If you are lucky enough to be a hiring manager for a small company,…
How to address the salary question The one question that trips EVERYONE up when I talk with them is compensation. I talk with hundreds of job seekers every year – from entry level to senior executives – no one nails this question. So, it’s time to talk about it. Seriously, it’s not an elephant in the room. I’ll assume…
6 uncommon ways to build a strong brand If you work for a good company, where people are recognized, and feel that their contribution has an impact you most likely have a strong culture and are surrounded by smart people. This reputation doesn’t happen overnight. It also doesn’t happen because your marketing department publishes that you are a…
These tactics will damage your reputation In my position I have a unique vantage point. Daily, I work with hiring managers to help them hire great people and with job seekers to help them navigate their next career move. I’ve handled more hiring transactions than most people do in their entire working life. I’ve observed some pretty cool…
Be interested – and interesting The media is full of news about companies who would hire, but can’t find qualified candidates to fill open positions. Translation – there is a war for talent going on. If you are a big company with deep pockets, a large recruiting team and a strong employment brand you won’t…
A lesson in staying the course This article is based on a true story. The names have been changed to …..you know the line. Robert spent over a decade with a blue chip technology company in the Midwest. He enjoyed a progressively fruitful career, being recognized, promoted and applauded for his work. In 2009 he…
From an unemployed professional In my role as an executive search consultant I split my time between hiring managers who are trying to hire and candidates who are trying to get hired. As we continue our path toward economic recovery there are still deeply experienced, highly skilled executives who are trying to navigate their paths…
Or…how to resign your position with grace Last month one of the candidates we hired asked an interesting question. “I’ve never quit a job before, how do I do it?” Now, this may seem like a pretty common sense task, but if you’ve never done it – then it can be scary. Let’s set the…
I had the opportunity during the first few months of the year to speak at a few job seeker events. I also regularly spend one on one time with professionals who are looking for a new position or thinking about looking around. If you are unhappy in your current position then it’s time to do…
Candidate Profiles Time to hire is one of the primary metrics we use to measure our success. Regardless of whether you are working internally to fill a position or engaging the services of an outside recruiter – time is money. The faster you can source, attract, interview and hire – the better your return. Every…