As a hiring manager, boss or CEO it’s your responsibility to assess what qualifies as a good cultural fit for your...
How to Hire for Culture Fit
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Employer Insights
Relax on the Job Description to Expand Potential Hires
First impressions matter, especially with job descriptions. With more than 20 million jobs listed on Indeed, it can be...
Here’s Why You’re (Still) Losing Millennial Employees
So you’ve been doing your best job recruiting millennial leaders, but for some reason they keep leaving, right?...
Measuring Candidate Commitment
As a recruiter, I’ve been burned a lot by candidates who aren’t quite sure what they want. I spend time interviewing, coaching, and advocating on their behalf all to… see them walk away from a presented opportunity. All employers should be aware of this danger - not...
What People Think Recruiters Do Vs. What We Actually Do
Most people don’t know what a recruiter does all day. There is a misconception that we quickly find one worker to fill a position and move on. The truth is, we become an extension of your company and use a strategic and defined process to sell your company to talent. The sales funnel we use can start with
Poor Employee Performance Could Be The Result Of A Poor Process
If you’ve ever had a complaint come through about a worker, your first response might be to think that worker is lazy or doing something wrong. I have the opposite response – I ask “How is the project management?” This difference in reaction is critical. As a manager, you can’t just
A Dispute to “The Day Recruiting Died”
A very popular article, “The Day Recruiting Died,” has been circulating LinkedIn, letting all readers know that technology, social media and marketing have killed the recruitment industry as it was traditionally known. I have to disagree. All of these advancements have actually done the opposite for
Swim at Your Own Risk
In our pool of candidates, you can feel safe in your surroundings. We are meticulous about our pool and our talent comes from only the best, most clear springs. We take care to check references, take referrals and use an extensive interview process that includes video screening and debriefing. Our pool
The Importance of Candidate Experience
For all the work you do as a hiring manager – writing a job description, promoting the job, reviewing applications, interviewing, picking up extra work until the position is filled, and more – how could you ever have time to cater to the needs of each applicant that didn’t make it to the next round?
When You Don’t Need to Hire a Recruiter
As a company with hiring needs, you might be questioning whether it is really worth your while to hire a third-party recruiter to fill your open positions. You might have your own internal recruiters, or you might just be a hands-on hiring manager who knows what you’re looking for.
5 Lessons I Learned From Women in Leadership
Last October, I attended the inaugural Women’s Leadership Conference of Northeast Ohio (WLCNEO). A coworker of mine created the conference because she noticed that, similar to many cities, there seems to be a glass ceiling on women in business within our region. She wanted to create an environment where
5 Reasons to Have a Recruiter Prep Your Candidates
Did you know: of the 50 percent of professionals who accept a counteroffer, 93 percent still leave the company within the next 18 months? As a hiring manager, this is your worst nightmare. Looking for top talent is hard enough; then to lose your dream candidate to a counteroffer from their current employer?
