How many times have you been asked to show your value or prove your HR “worth” with metrics… only to not know where to start? Over the past 10-15 years as HR underwent the transformation from being Personnel departments to “strategic partners,” we finally have a seat at the table….
It’s excuse busting time – you can forever more, no longer use the words “I couldn’t find a contact to follow-up with,” when applying for jobs. Finding a contact isn’t magic, it takes a few steps, but not a lot of time – and it will have a big impact…
If you are not in Human Resources, it is easy to overlook the recruiting “cycle.” There simply are better times to be searching for a job than others, and your timing will greatly impact the time it takes for you to search, apply and interview at various companies. And while…
In the social media age that we are in, it is still hard to believe that people need to apply for a position they are interested in. Perhaps someone is designing an intuitive chip that submits your interest on your behalf without you ever having to do anything but nod,…
It must be an epidemic. At least five different people have asked me this week, “What should I do – I haven’t heard back from the recruiter for the job I interviewed with (enter time-frame) ago?” Ahh, yes. The Suddenly Silent Recruiter following what you thought of, as a stellar…
Your resume is the initial thing that piques the recruiter’s interest, but the phone screen interview is how you get your foot in the door. This is your first live introduction to the company and it’s your only chance to bring your “A” game. Approach landing a job as you…
I thought for sure that everyone has heard all of the advice out there for spicing up your resume. I’ve been recruiting for several positions and have been looking at thousands of resumes, and I’m sad to report that most of the resumes I come across, need some serious attention….