As the “jobless recovery” begins to transition to a hiring recovery, companies nationwide need to begin to plan for the need for more employees. This is the last in a series of four articles on deciding whether the company needs an additional corporate recruiter, support from contingent recruiters, or the more strategic support a seasoned…

What makes a great contingent recruiting firm? The recruiters and their practices. What makes poor recruiting firms? The recruiters and their practices. There are great, good, and poor contingent recruiters. I was a successful contingent recruiter for 12 years in the Washington, DC/Baltimore market. As a contract recruitment consultant, occasionally clients request that I use…

Your company needs to hire a recruiter. You’ve decided that you would prefer to find someone who is a fulltime employee. What questions do you plan to ask the recruitment candidates? Your first step is to go to your job description. What level of experience do you seek? Obviously entry level candidates will be questioned…

Once your company decides it needs a recruiter or additional recruiter, what are your next steps? Decide whether you need permanent or temporary help. How many positions are budgeted? Are they budgeted to be filled in one or two months or will they be spread throughout the year? What is your current status with recruitment?…