May 16, 2017 | News for Employers
The interview stage of the hiring process is perhaps the most important part of the process (with the possible exception of the offer stage). However, it’s critical to remember that it’s important not just for the candidates, but also for the employer. Because while...
May 16, 2017 | News for Candidates
I’ve written many articles and conducted quite a few webinars about growing your career. In those articles and during those webinars, I’ve stated repeatedly that there are two ways in which professionals can grow their careers: You can grow your career with your...
May 1, 2017 | News for Employers
Some organizations in the employment marketplace advertise their job openings through online advertisements. There are many opportunities available which help them to accomplish this task. There’s nothing inherently wrong with posting online job advertisements. They...
May 1, 2017 | News for Candidates
You’ve probably heard the old saying about assuming things. (If you haven’t, then I recommend Googling the phrase, “old saying about assuming.” That saying is often used because it is often correct. Making assumptions is a dangerous proposition. That applies to not...
Apr 17, 2017 | News for Employers
Almost all of the articles that I write are based, at least in part, on the experience that I’ve accumulated as an executive search consultant and recruiter. This article is no exception. As a search consultant for 20 years, I’ve worked with numerous organizations of...
Apr 17, 2017 | News for Candidates
I am an advocate of a great many things in regards to one’s career. One of those things is continuous learning. That can include a wide range of activities, including attending webinars and conferences and earning industry-specific certifications. It also...
Apr 3, 2017 | News for Employers
If you’ve been trying to hire top talent in this current marketplace for any length of time, you should have already come to an unmistakable conclusion. That conclusion is this: top candidates are in a position of power. The reason for this is quite simple. Top...
Apr 3, 2017 | News for Candidates
A LOT has changed in the employment marketplace since I first became a recruiter. One of the things that has changed most dramatically is how “job hoppers” are viewed by employers. I’ve touched upon this subject before, but it bears repeating and emphasizing. That’s...
Mar 13, 2017 | News for Candidates
Fact: the employment market is solid right now and employers are looking to hire within almost all levels of their organization. Fact: a tremendous amount of competition still exists for most open positions within companies, especially those at the highest levels....
Mar 13, 2017 | News for Employers
Superstar candidates are game changers. That’s why almost every organization would like to hire as many of them as they possibly can. However, superstars are NOT like other candidates. That makes sense. As a result, organizations should not treat superstar candidates...
