When a former boss told me about a new project IT was working on, my eyes lit up. For the longest time we'd been using this old, outdated software to run essentially every HR function. Seriously, it was around 2002 and we were still running software that could run on those old monochrome black-and-green monitors. But as my boss told me, IT was working on new software that could do so much…

I often get questions from recruiters in regards to making phone calls; in fact I just received a call from Vince asking how I deal with call-reluctance. While you can’t change the reaction of the person on the other end of the phone, you can change how you approach making your phone calls to better prepare yourself to positively engage potential…

Can anyone recommend a free/inexpensive veterans job posting website?  We use Hero2Hired now, which has driven a good amount of traffic to our careers page, but I’m always looking for new resources. 

First the good news: the economy is growing and companies are adding jobs.

The bad news? The growth is slower than everyone would like and has slowed since the beginning of the year.

Why?  Well as ADP CFO Jan Siegmund explained in an …

Pay transparency has been a hot topic lately. To reveal, or not to reveal? Most of the time that really isn't up for debate. With the rise of social media, mobility and the globablization of well...everything, not much is left to the imagination. Information is shared so freely and…

There is an ongoing discussion within our industry about what the primary key performance indicator for success in a hires is. We all accept for the most part as organizations we hire competent people. We hire individuals who on paper at least can perform the duties and responsibilities of the positions. Then we add this thing called do they fit the culture of the organization.

But what do we mean by culture fit? Is it some set in stone characteristic of the organization? How do we…

As I settle into my corporate recruiting role, I am assessing the services that we are currently receiving from our third party recruiting agencies.   

I have been considering modifying our currently model of recruiting agency engagement to only include sourcing of candidates.  My team already conducts a thorough interview (prior to the hiring manager), sits in on the hiring manager's interview, conducts the reference checks and negoitates the offer directly with the…

In this competitive talent atmosphere, finding the top talent can often start with an internship. And internships are not what they used to be. Social media, technology and a push for positive change have all affected the work force. In order to keep up with …

Hey there fellow Head Hunters. My wife and I are looking to relo to NYC. 

I have 15 month experience as a recruiter (7 months in Executive Recruiting in Financial & 8 Months in IT Recruiting). I have 9 yrs professional sales experience (in Real Estate and B2B in marketing). I'd like to stay in IT since I'm good at it, but will consider other verticals. 

My wife is an all around bad ass in the compliance realm. She has been promoted year after year and is about to be…

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This is the latest in the Intern Series that we've been running this summer. In this installment, we hear from an intern, Zoe Schiffer at one of our favorite companies, InternMatch.

Before you begin recruiting topnotch interns it is important to determine what you want out of them. Great work? Or great…

On 25^th April 2013 two new employment laws came in to effect, the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (ERRA 2013) and the Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013, both leaving ripples throughout the recruitment world, for employers and employees alike.

Fusion People, as an industry leader in recruitment, have provided a round-up…

Social media has had an overwhelming impact on everything, our everyday lives have been taken over by an obsession with keeping constantly up to date with the people that surround us, the news, celebrities, and a continual need to be socially aware and informed. It has slowly crept into every aspect of our lives and has even begun to impact our careers…

MySpace and Bebo were the…

Question from Job Seeker: My question might come across as unusual, but I constantly feel pressured about how I should feel about my job. People tend to insinuate that finding a job I ‘love’ is my only way to eternal bliss; and I’m not saying I don’t like what I do, but I constantly go through ups and downs. This seemed to be normal to me before but hearing my surroundings comment on it…

Looking out at Lake Superior from the North Shore of Minnesota this past weekend, we consistently saw one thing throughout the day — fog. At some points, as we journeyed up the coast, we could see just a dozen or so yards in front of us, necessitating headlights, taking corners with more care, and staying vigilant and completely present to our surroundings. At Split Rock Lighthouse, we saw how this…

It was hard to miss the big story this week in social media. But what might it mean for recruiters? Could the petition created by Anna R. on change.org force the professional social network to adopt a blocking feature? With close to 7K…

Once gain one of our local churches provided the basis for this blog post. Driving past it the other day their electronic billboard admonished drivers to “Do what you can today; you might not be here tomorrow.” When I stopped and gave it some consideration it reminded me of some business organizations out there.

Consider first your own personal situations. I am almost certain that each and…

OK Twitter fiends - ummm...Social Recruiters.....thought you might enjoy this one. A nice overview on how to get that coveted RT. Do you have secret tricks to making sure your tweets are heard? How has Twitter helped you at your desk (if at all)? 

Interviews are almost always nerve-wracking, but when interviews are completed via Skype or some other remote means, the process can seem very impersonal. Besides being nervous, the candidate will find it very difficult to read facial expressions or the body language of the interviewer.

However, as working from home becomes increasingly common, video interviews are also…

You got the degrees, accumulated the credentials, acquired all the hard technical skills and read up on and practiced the soft skills needed to succeed in your career.   You’ve earned your stripes and the going’s been good but you constantly ask yourself if there is still room to get that extra edge.  What is the ultimate secret to sustainable success you wonder? Is there some intangible formula or…