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As a Gold Star Dad, I have a strong sense of respect and admiration for the men and women who support our country by serving in the military.  Every single… Read more

The longer I write about recruiting and hiring, the more I believe that the candidate experience needs to be at the heart of how every organization recruits and hires people…. Read more

According to Gallup’s 2017 State of the American Workforce report, 51 percent of employed adults in the U.S. are currently searching for new jobs or watching for new job opportunities. How many… Read more

“Are you working close to the money today?” That was the question my first manager asked me every morning for my first 18 months in recruitment. But, what is “working… Read more

Eliminating unconscious biases in the hiring process makes sense on so many levels. Companies need to look no further than quashing discrimination and the potential for legal action. Many countries… Read more

In the early days, I definitely made my share of bad hires: The employee who stole equipment. The salesperson who never made a sale. The woman who continually fell asleep… Read more

I began my career in Employment Branding in way back 2002. Since then, a great many people have asked me about the early steps you need to take (in the… Read more

When it comes to interviews, remember two key things: A résumé is nothing more than a sales brochure. Use it to decide who you might want to interview — after… Read more

I don’t think any of us would be surprised how much the average person hates looking for a job. A recent survey by Hired found 83 percent of people get… Read more

Imagine you were looking to buy a house in a specific neighborhood. The problem, however, is that you have no idea how many houses are in the neighborhood, how many… Read more

Let’s start with a confession: I’m not actually a recruiter. You may gasp (GASP!) at this, because if you’ve seen my byline at all — here or elsewhere — I… Read more

No one denies the fact that our world needs experts, thought leaders, and world-renowned specialists. That’s because it’s clear that we DO need people who are capable of dedicating their… Read more

“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.” — Dilbert creator Scott Adams Dear Recruiter, You’ve spent years in therapy attempting to identify yourself, yet… Read more

Here’s a simple truth: Leading edge and “best place to work” companies recognize the critical need to synch up their talent acquisition strategy with their employer branding. These companies achieve… Read more

The job market is brutally competitive. With the lowest national unemployment rate in 17 years, talent wars will ramp up in 2018. Recruiting teams across the U.S. are scrambling to… Read more