College Talent Attraction
I Have A Confession
(442 words) I am left-handed. For 77 years, that has meant looking at the world from a slightly different angle. Most things were created with right-handed people in mind. School desks. Scissors. Tools. Manual can openers. Even the simple act of writing from left to right creates a challenge when your hand follows directly across…
Read MoreIs Ghosting a Recruiter a Wise Choice?
Human nature constantly seeks ways to avoid uncomfortable situations, and job searching is no exception. How you handle these challenges speaks volumes about your character and professionalism. Once a professional recruiter identifies you as a strong candidate for a position, they invest time, energy, and expertise into helping you succeed. A good recruiter doesn’t just…
Read MoreInterviewed by Paul Luke in THE PROVINCE For His Article “To catch a liar: UBC profs have become master human lie detectors, uncovering little white lies to criminal masterplans
This article, written by Paul Luke for The Province in Vancouver, British Columbia, is an interesting discussion on liars. Since I am a leading Talent Attraction Consultant, he reached out to me to discuss candidate lying practices. Our interview is reflected near the end of Paul’s article. I recommend that you read the entire article…
Read More#TalentAttraction #Tuesday IS THE TALENT ACQUISITION PROCESS A FAILURE? WILL COMPANIES IMPROVE RECRUITING TO A SALES PROCESS?
Some organizations are lucky, aren’t they? They post positions and receive hundreds of responses, more than any human can handle. Therefore, they ask the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) engineers to create screens to narrow the field. Euphemistically, the ATS companies’ marketing group calls those systems “powered by AI.” What is the only problem? The systems…
Read More#TalentAttraction #Tuesday WHAT SHOULD WE DO IF OUR TOP CANDIDATE DOES NOT ACCEPT OUR OFFER?
How do you react when your top candidate interviews well, is initially excited about your open position, builds a great relationship with the Hiring Manager – and turns down your company’s offer? Does your recruiter accept the candidate’s decision and report to the Manager that the candidate declined your offer? Is that acceptable in your…
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