When you are a venture capitalist or investment firm, you are trying to determine where you should invest your money. Just as in any other business venture, what are the fundamentals in the potential business? What is the most important resource in a start-up business? The product? Who controls the product? People The financials? Who…

As an expert recruitment consultant, I work with hiring managers and candidates on a daily basis. Over the years, I have heard the Myths, Monsters, and Misconceptions about job searches – many of which prevented candidates from landing a position sooner than later. Myths – 1) Since there are so many people out of work…

Expert Recruitment Consultant Discusses the Dangers of Accepting a Counter Offer Numbers demonstrate the employment market is improving. As a result the people who have jobs are beginning to dip their toes gingerly into the market. Surveys show that 30% to 60% of employed workers are unhappy in their jobs and are waiting for the…

Successful corporate recruiting requires focus, time, and hard work. Companies that are very successful finding the top candidates understand that attracting candidates is a sales process. The amount of effort put into the search for the right candidate is reflected in the quality of candidates presented for interviews. Are your company’s hiring managers frustrated in…

When I attend recruiting conferences and Human Resource meetings nationwide, inevitably the conversation works its way to attracting the Holy Grail of recruitment – the Passive Candidate. It is valuable to listen carefully to that person’s definition of whom the Passive Candidate is. Generally companies define the Passive Candidate as someone who is doing a…