Recruiting Out of State Talent Successfully

Unemployement

It is interesting to listen when companies complain they have difficulty attracting candidates from out of state. With a little research, a consultant may easily determine why they are experiencing those problems. Relocation of candidates requires an understanding of psychology, an understanding that recruitment is a sales process, and a recruitment process that does not…

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1960’s Recruiting in 2011

Recruiting Today

Remember the 1960’s? Well, there are two generations who don’t. If you were a candidate, there were three primary ways for you to find a job. 1) Complete an application, drop it off with the Personnel Department, and hope the company called you. 2) Become known as a contributor in your current company and be…

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What Makes Employees Happy?

Happy Employees

Isn’t this the age old question? Ask three hundred executives and human resource directors that question. You will receive three hundred responses. If you read “Drive The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us” by Daniel Pink, you will see that scientific research demonstrates that people typically fall into two groups – those intrinsically motivated and…

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The Offer Acceptance to Job Start Transition

Job Acceptance

Most recruiters, corporate and third party alike have discovered that a candidate’s acceptance does not automatically translate to their start. Many events may occur to prevent the candidate’s transition to employee, particularly if they need to relocate. Therefore it is important to stay in contact through the period between their acceptance and their start. It…

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Job Search Myths, Monsters, and Misconceptions

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…

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