For decades, researchers have studied what makes one person a more successful hire in an organization than another.  In 1975, researcher John Morse found that employees placed in jobs that were “congruent” with their personality reported more positive feelings associated with their job- feelings of increased job competency, higher self-esteem, and an overall feeling…

As a country and an education system, we really suck at trying to educate job seekers about how to find a career or even decide what they want to have a career doing. We spend an inordinate amount of time focused on chemistry and biology instead of coaching people to find their dreams and actively pursue them. That's why we're in such awe of the kids who break the mold and…

An international survey asked 64,000 respondents from 45 different countries about their honesty during a job interview. Specifically, they were asked to indicate whether they mention the real salary they earn in their…

As the 9-to-5 continues to become a thing of the past, companies are scrambling to figure out new ways of paying their employees. …

In today’s world, there’s no excuse to not have a quality page on your company website that’s dedicated to your job openings. Technology is easy and cheap enough that companies of all sizes (and all budgets) can afford to create and maintain one of those lovely Careers Sites.

1 – Show Professional Image and Employer…

Most major breakthroughs look simple in hindsight. Nothing could seem more obvious to us now than gravity or the roundness of our earth (well, to most of us anyway) But neither looked obvious at the…

Over the past several weeks I have talked about change and by this I mean real change. It is a change that has rocked the very essence of the organization that you work for. It is change that has created a new corporate normal characterized by a new corporate culture unlike anything you have experienced before. What I hear quite often is that “Oh well, if it does not work we…

As Recruiters have you ever thought about yourselves as Brand Ambassadors? If not, then here’s a chance to stop and step into the role as Brand Ambassadors. Now that you’ve done that what aspects have you come across so far? 

I’m sure that it would be similar to ones mentioned in the, “Top Tweets of the…

In any work environment, it’s vital to employ people with a wide range of talents, backgrounds, and personalities. However, it’s no longer enough to seek candidates who are experts in single, individual functions. Today, intellectual agility and the ability to contribute thought leadership throughout an entire enterprise are now the top criteria recruiters should seek in potential executives.…

Have you ever found yourself in a scenario where you’ve had reason to question the truth of an employees resume? Perhaps you’ve been suspicious of misrepresentation or…

The question of how …

If you are assuming filling an open position would be easy because the job market is tight, think once again. Employers should hire for where they want to see their business tomorrow.

Hiring a candidate smartly could benefit the productivity of an organization, and a wrong hire could lead to a waste of time and money. That’s why the impact…

That infamous question – …

In fact, how was it EVER a thing?

If I had a dollar for every time I've read or heard something along the lines of the following, I'd be able to afford lots of lunch items not listed on the Del Taco "buck and under" menu. 

"For the first time in U.S. history, four generations are working together side by…

Sourcing on Twitter now is simplified due to the Developments in Twitter. I’m sure that these new developments in Twitter are sure to boost your sourcing efforts with these simple yet easy to use products. Who knew that Sourcing and Monitoring on Twitter would be this simple?

Twitter…

When you have the budget for them, picking between …

I am happy to share a brief glossary for Tech Recruiters. I believe "technical awareness" could help Tech Recruiters to speak the same languages with your candidates. You could find this glossary at my blog - link.…

There's a secret to what makes a hiring process good versus great.  Often, it's the collaboration that's intrinsic to the hiring process itself.  In today's work environment, teamwork is highly prized.  We're living in an age now where one person can't do a job all by themselves- it has to be team focused and collaborative.  As businesses continue to grow in complexity,…

Google, Apple, your kindergarten teacher and college professor have a commonality: they tout Teamwork. Many organizations claim it’s necessary for success, too. …

At most companies, compensation is based on performance. If an employee shows that they’re worth their salary and more, they get a raise (and a bonus, depending on the job and company). Recently, however, there’s been a shift in thinking about the…