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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?
The Science of Search
When I started recruiting back in 2002, I worked in a niche firm covering a regional base and our office had just one computer to maintain a basic contact database. Candidates would apply to a newspaper ad by the way of fax or a mailed resume (yes, that’s mail without an E). As a “recruiter” I would
We’re a Little Different Around Here: Recruitment Partnerships
What makes a recruitment company successful? Most would say the answer is in the sales process. I can speak on behalf of all of us at Alliance Search, though, when I say that for us, we’re in it for the partnerships. Direct communication; hard deadlines and steadfast integrity make the way we do business
Never Pay a Retainer, Unless…
After talking with executives from prominent manufacturing companies, I have found that the current status quo is to use Retained Search Firms for only C-Level positions. Their beliefs were that giving a contingency firm an exclusive relationship or having multiple firms compete to find the best candidates was