The first recruiting industry event I attended was the Social Recruiting Summit in New York City in 2009, then only months removed from actually recruiting for the most magical place on earth.  And I remember how excited I was by having finally met a group of people who were just as geeked out about this stuff as I was.

I…

At the recently concluded CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas, Dick Tracy’s wristwatch phones came ever closer to reality.

A plethora of companies introduced new products. Pebble Technology Corporation,…

It’s a great challenge for the employers to find out the candidates of their choice. The initial problem for them is to access the potential recruits with a variety of skills. Here comes the need of recruitment agency which can trace creative, talented, responsive candidates. The purpose of hiring a recruitment agency for a potential employer is to hunt the best people whatever they may be but having the same criteria and caliber required by clients of recruiting agency. Such recruiting…

A new year. The flip of a few digits on a calendar and somehow that magically allows us to renew ourselves, our goals, and our ambitions (professionally and personally). Some of those goals seem very good and things that everyone should aspire to. But sometimes the object of our focus is just a smaller aspect of a bigger issue that needs to be addressed. Without taking on the bigger…

When a prospective buyer says “no” it is not always a refusal to do business with you. In many cases N-O really stands for one or more of the following:

• Not the Official: You’re talking to the wrong person, so of course you’re getting a “no.” This is your opportunity to get to the official decision-maker with true buying authority.
• Not Open: Just like a chained and locked storefront closed for business,…

Picture the scene. It is  another conference/seminar/roundtable/unconference where a bunch of recruiters are sat around debating the latest topics of the day.

The subject of candidate experience comes up and generally everyone nods appreciably that this is an important topic. But what do they really mean by this?

We often talk about things amongst ourselves…

Even with the proliferation of social networks, search engines and SaaS solutions available to recruiters today, referrals continue to represent the most effective source of hire for employers, proof that sometimes high touch indeed trumps high tech.

Most employee referral programs, whether formal or informal, continue to emphasize personalization over automation,…

It's been awhile since I've posted but I'm excited to be back and share insights with the community. This post was actually provided to DirectEmployers by Claudia Allen, writer and editor at the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). NACE connects campus recruiting and career services professionals, and provides best practices, trends, research, professional development, and…

While many of us have chosen to look forward toward to 2014 and beyond, I’ve chosen to briefly look backward to the recent 50th Anniversary of President Johnson’s War on Poverty. This is…

Like it or not, markets in which businesses operate have changed and the speed at which these markets changed have left many businesses out of the race. With technology being infused in every small to big organizational dynamics, businesses need smart people who know the art of their trades well better than the competition. And you know who the competitors are? World is at race against you – it’s the whole world that is your competition.

So, where you are leading your business…

Over the last few weeks I have been asked about the process I use when dealing with issues like process, organization, and staffing tools.  The process is called “Lean Staffing”, now while this is similar to the lean in lean manufacturing or the lean used in project management, the terminology is a little different,…

Liking the idea of being a director is an insufficient reason to become one. The qualities and experience required of an effective director differ from those of an effective manager or executive. A Non Executive Directorship (NED) is a role which requires a particular blend of technical and behavioral competencies. It is not a job for everyone.

This question in the title is one that I am asked most often by aspiring and even experienced board directors. However, I think that this is…

Each year, we track our contract placement data to determine the top industries for contract staffing. As contract employment broke records in 2013, our placement statistics show that contract staffing was especially strong in the following industries:

1. Healthcare- 31%
2. Business Professionals/Support Staff –…

I’m often amazed at how many people I meet who tell me that they are no good at making small talk. They are happy to chat with friends, or people that they meet at a party. But when it comes to business, when it comes to networking, they find it tough.

There are few reasons for this, but the most common I find is the pressure that we put on ourselves to talk business.…

There is a trend that is sweeping over humanity these days that is somewhat concerning to me. This trend impacts the way we communicate, solve problems, establish relationships, conduct business, and the paths that our careers will take. Those are some pretty important and life sustaining areas, wouldn't you agree?

Human interaction and relationships are at the very core of…

Last week, HireVue announced its acquisition of Reschedge, the self-proclaimed “world’s most advanced interviewing scheduling software.”

The brainchild of MIT grad and Google alum Jon…

The staffing industry will see growth of at least six percent in 2014. With client expectations on the rise, staffing agencies will have to consider bolstering their own workforce with new talent.

As you grow your business,…

Despite employment rates still not getting a huge boost, the global economy is slowly beginning to grow. This may be a relief for job seekers, for whom 2014 may be their lucky year. With a bigger choice of applicants, companies are in need of more efficient recruiting processes. It’s no surprise that this process will focus on social media but interactivity will also be added, through video interviews, which will demand big data management from recruiters.

Whether…

The 50 most commonly required certifications are advertised in 30% of all job ads. Wanted Analytics analyzed the hiring difficulty for 50 of the certifications, licenses, or other requirements that appear in job ads and listed the ones that score the highest on our…

Be the All-Star Candidate!

So you think that experience, credentials and education will make you the best candidate?  Even though those items help, there are many other subtle but more professional items you can do to make yourself stand out and get hired.

• Positive Attitude.  Always seem eager and…