Job Market

I’ve been doing my research on the dreaded “bad weasels, “more commonly known in the recruiting vernacular as “backdoor placements.” In a previous post, I mentioned some other potential names… Read more

If it seems like your clients are dragging their feet when it comes to hiring, it’s not your imagination. The average time-to-fill is at an all-time high of 25 working… Read more

As I sat down to a hearty chicken dinner and some prime time viewing last Wednesday night, I didn’t expect to see what I did amongst the imitation cigarettes and… Read more

You know those endorsements you can give people on LinkedIn? Those are the little skills that you can click on at the top of a page on the site? They of adding little value… Read more

It’s pretty easy to blame recruiters for the fact that the candidate experience is broken.  After all, we’re pretty easy (and obvious targets) for the many frustrations that come with… Read more

The direct connection between disengaged workers and a disengaged recruiting process, where applicants continue to get sucked into the “black hole” of communication and even candidates in process are often… Read more

As recruiters, we talk a lot about the candidate experience and its importance.  And I don’t disagree with that – so I want to state upfront that this post isn’t… Read more

Content marketing has been the topic of choice across the marketing and digital media world for some time now. Last year, LinkedIn reported that 93% of surveyed marketers currently use content marketing… Read more

What’s the very best meal you could make right now using nothing but the items currently found in your kitchen?  Could you pull off a four course meal?  Whip up… Read more

If you’re like many multinational companies, chances are you’re looking at the Middle East as one of the most explosive global growth markets – and if you’re establishing or expanding… Read more

I recently received this InMail from a certain LinkedIn user – and if you’re even tangentially connected to HR or recruiting, then you’re probably already recoiling at this all too… Read more

As you can imagine, I share the majority of my working day (and most of my down time) with words. No, that’s not a typo, I do spend most of… Read more

“Post and pray” isn’t limited to recruiters. For a lot of job seekers out there, finding their next opportunity means casting the widest net possible. For candidates, “post and pray”… Read more

Software Advice, an Austin based subsidiary of Gartner Inc. designed to help consumers choose the right software for their needs, recently published a benchmark study on job board efficacy and… Read more

Interviewing well for a job doesn’t take real magic.  But as every recruiter knows, what it really takes is a method.  Knowing that method can make or break your chances… Read more