Getting the Most Out of a Career Fair – Companies

Many companies attend and attempt to work Career Fairs without the proper focus.  Remember your booth and staff are branding your company as an employer. The purpose of this post is to guide company recruiters to squeeze the very last great potential candidate out of the crowd. My background has been in recruiting since 1981. …

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Getting the Most Out of a Career Fair – Candidates

Work from home Tips

People who are unemployed or simply looking for their next position are often at a loss how to proceed.  In many instances, they were never taught how to begin a successful job search, not to mention the nuances of attending and participating in events such as Career Fairs.  My recruiting experience began in 1981 as…

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Hiring Manager Interview Training Thought Leadership

Business Leaders Network

I applaud that companies are developing interview training programs for their hiring managers.  If a hiring manager has not been taught how to effectively interview, they certainly have not been taught how to select the best candidate.  Ever hear, “This person feels good in my gut”?  When I hear that statement, I respond, “Guts are…

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Embrace Social Media Recruiting…?

Some consultants would tell me, “It’s about time you jumped on the bandwagon!” Others would say, “That is so 30 seconds ago – now we are talking mobile recruiting!” Other consultants would say, “Certainly you have begun offering the new…!” It is interesting to have over 30 years of experience in any field. It gives…

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Countering the Counter Offer

Countering the Counter Offer

Have you ever sourced the Best Candidate; sold them on the opportunity with your company or client; worked with them through the interview process, answering their questions; helped the hiring manager determine the best compensation package; extend the offer that they accepted; and then lost the candidate to a counter offer? If you have been…

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