Posts filed under: retained search

Is a LinkedIn Recommendation a Reference?

The other day, I was reviewing a candidate’s resume and found this language on the last page where I usually see something about references. “Recommendations See my LinkedIn Profile to...... Read More

What’s Your Recruiting Problem?

Despite nagging high unemployment nationwide and spending more money than ever on internal recruiting capabilities, executives still lament over how difficult it is to quickly fill mission-critical roles within their...... Read More

“Can Do” and “Wants To”

I can dig an awesome ditch. I have the skills, ability, and knowledge to dig a mighty awesome hole if I do say so myself. I’ve got mad shoveling skills...... Read More

What’s Your Recruiting Competitive Advantage?

It is often said that recruiting is marketing. If that’s true, why don’t we spend more time identifying and understanding the unique features and benefits one might gain by working...... Read More

LinkedIn is Disrupting the Corporate Recruiting Market – The Flip Side

In one of the more unbalanced blogs I’ve read on Forbes.com, Josh Bersin espouses the attributes of LinkedIn and how the company is effectively disrupting the corporate recruiting market. (Read...... Read More

On Perfect Candidates

Can we talk for a second? I promise I’ll be quick. But I think we need to have an important discussion so I can let you in on an undeniable...... Read More

Win Now? Or (Maybe) Later?

One of the great things I love about football – and sports in general – is the portable lessons applicable to recruiting and talent management. Today on NFL.com, current NY Jets...... Read More

On Purple Squirrels

[Updated February 10, 2012: I stand corrected. Apparently, purple squirrels do exist as evidenced in this crazy article that surfaced this week. So, instead of saying they don’t exist, I’ll...... Read More

Can we lose this question please?

Recruiter/Hiring Manager: “Where do you see yourself in five years?” Candidate: Eye roll, followed by dry mouth, sigh, light-headedness. Feeling dizzy. Passes out, bangs head on desk. Thud. Candidate now...... Read More