Most recruiters I know didn’t start off as recruiters. In fact, most recruiters I know started off with very different plans for their careers. But just … Read more

He started his career as a research chemist in the laboratory.
Most recruiters I know didn’t start off as recruiters. In fact, most recruiters I know started off with very different plans for their careers. But just … Read more
Those of a certain age will remember a very famous print advertisement that McGraw-Hill used to run. It was called “The Man in the Chair,” and featured an … Read more
In the July/August print publication Journal of Corporate Recruiting Leadership, I’m spelling out my “10 predictions for the coming … Read more
It was agreed by all that the meeting was to be held in the strictest secrecy. Only first names were to be used, and nothing was to be put in writing. Even … Read more
Several excellent articles have appeared here recently that have offered useful advice on how to deal with challenging economic times; certainly, many of … Read more
I’m not sure why, but I’m fascinated by cons and confidence games. When I lived in New Jersey, I loved walking around New York City just south … Read more
I still remember my harsh introduction to the concept of having my performance as a recruiter measured. I had joined a company to support a functional area … Read more
I still remember the first time I heard about the Millennial generation. I was at a recruiting conference in New Orleans about 10 years ago, and one of the … Read more
Before a job candidate becomes an employee, there are questions they should be asking you, their potential employer. Some are questions they’d … Read more
This is a true story. Years ago, I interviewed for a job with a well-known, multi-billion-dollar global company. I was flown in the night before, and … Read more
There is something truly magical about that precise moment when a product is bought or sold. I suppose it’s because our species has relied upon this … Read more
If you’re like me, you probably spend a lot of time reactively addressing questions and requests for information from your customers. If that’s … Read more
Companies spend millions of dollars a year trying to develop compelling employment brands by interviewing current employees, surveying external … Read more
Several years (and several companies) ago, I was on a team responsible for launching a new careers website. I was working for a large, well-known … Read more
As a staffing professional, how many resumes have you reviewed in your career? Hundreds? Thousands? Do you ever find yourself pausing over something in a … Read more