Dec 16, 2016 | News for Employers
One of the advantages of being a search consultant is the opportunity to be “in the trenches” on a daily basis. This allows me to see on a first-hand basis what happens in the employment marketplace, both on the employer side and on the candidate side. It also affords...
Dec 5, 2016 | News for Candidates
The end of the year is upon us. However, with the passing of one year we have the beginning of a brand-new one. This is a great opportunity to take inventory of your professional life and your career, and you can start with the following questions: Are you...
Oct 31, 2016 | News for Employers
The interviewing and hiring process is filled with important parts, junctures at which the process can either fall apart or accelerate forward. One such part is the offer of employment. Think about it: making an offer of employment is like making a marriage proposal....
Oct 31, 2016 | News for Candidates
There is a certain ebb and flow to the hiring process. One stage of the process begets another stage, which begets another stage. That process can be summed up as follows: The resume helps secure a telephone interview. The telephone interview helps secure a...
Oct 3, 2016 | News for Employers
In the employment marketplace and the world of hiring, there are some things that seem to make sense . . . but really don’t. Conversely, there are some things that don’t appear to make sense . . . but really do. For quite a few organizations—and the hiring managers...
Oct 3, 2016 | News for Candidates
Approximately 64% of all executive-level positions are filled through search consultants. That statistic alone illustrates why it’s important for you to have a relationship with a search professional. It’s truly one of the most important and rewarding relationships...
Sep 6, 2016 | News for Employers
We’ve discussed the importance of an onboarding program before in this newsletter, specifically with the article “The 2 Phases of an Effective Onboarding Program.” To review, those two phases are as follows: Phase 1—Acceptance to Employment Phase 2—Start of Employment...
Sep 5, 2016 | News for Candidates
Landing a new job is an exciting time. You’ve probably accepted a position that will reward you with more responsibility, a better title, and possibly increased pay and compensation. You’ll also be working with new colleagues and tackling challenging projects....
Aug 1, 2016 | News for Employers
Which employees within your organization are 32 years of age or less? More specifically, how many of your superstar employees are 32 years of age or less? Why are we asking that? Because if you have an employee who’s less than 32 years old, then they’re likely to...
Aug 1, 2016 | News for Candidates
If you’re less than 32 years old, then you’re likely to change jobs at least four times before you reach that age. If you’re older than 32, then you’re likely to change jobs more frequently in the future than you did earlier in your career. Those are two of the...
Jul 4, 2016 | News for Employers
In a candidates’ market like the one we’re currently experiencing, there are two things that happen: It’s more difficult to successfully attract, recruit, and hire the best candidates in the marketplace. It’s more difficult to successfully retain the best employees...
Jul 4, 2016 | News for Candidates
People think of all sorts of things to do before looking for a new job: search online, research companies, network with their peers, spruce up their resume, etc. However, they often overlook the most important aspects of their job search. Those aspects are as follows:...
Jun 6, 2016 | News for Employers
Hiring great people is NOT easy. If it was, every company would be doing it. Obviously, this is not the case. However, you’re not concerned with every company—you’re only concerned with your company, and rightly so. Unfortunately, the hiring process is like any other...
Jun 6, 2016 | News for Candidates
Being more successful in your profession—and in life—can be as simple as how you view the world around you. You might not think it’s as easy as that, but in my many years as a professional search consultant, I’ve witnessed thousands of situations. I’ve seen the way...
May 2, 2016 | News for Employers
For any company to be successful and make a profit, it has to sell its products and/or services. In order to accomplish this, companies charge sales departments with the task of selling those products and/or services. Instead, what if your organization relied solely...
May 2, 2016 | News for Candidates
Over the years, we’ve included case studies in our monthly newsletter articles. These case studies are designed to serve as an example—both of what to do and what not to do in specific situations. And we have another case study this month. This case study underscores...
Apr 4, 2016 | News for Employers
At the beginning of the year, The VET Recruiter® conducted a survey of candidates in the Animal Health industry and Veterinary profession. As part of that survey, we asked a series of questions, many of which dealt directly with employers and the hiring process. In...
Apr 4, 2016 | News for Candidates
At the beginning of the year, The VET Recruiter® conducted a survey of hiring managers in the Animal Health industry and Veterinary profession. As part of that survey, we asked a series of questions, many of which dealt directly with candidates and the hiring process....
Feb 29, 2016 | News for Employers
High-quality candidates are in short supply in the market these days. That’s why it is critical for companies to do their best when it comes to first attracting, then recruiting, and then finally hiring these candidates. The problem for many organizations is that even...
Feb 29, 2016 | News for Candidates
When you’re conducting a job search, the last thing you want to do is mess up the face-to-face interview. That’s the point of the hiring process that is the most crucial. The interview is where you can make the biggest impact. However, that impact has the potential to...
