• How To Write A Job Description

    You are out of time, out of energy, and you just got another huge order. So… you’ve decided it’s time to hire someone. Fabulous! What happens next? It’s easy enough to know when you need to bring someone new on board. But it’s harder to pin down exactly what they need to achieve to make…

  • How To Review A Resume In 10 Seconds Flat! – Recruiting Strategies That Work

    I know what you’re probably thinking. “What?! How could someone possibly thoroughly review a resume in 10 seconds?” Well, for starters, I didn’t say “thoroughly”. The 10-second resume review is how I determine which candidates are worth a more in-depth look. It comes down to one rule: I’m looking for reasons they won’t work. Depending…

  • R.E.S.P.E.C.T.: The Secret Key To Great Hiring – Recruiting Strategies That Work

    This is part of a series of posts called “Recruiting Strategies that Work”.   Sure, the hiring process seems pretty cut-and-dried from the outside. You write a job description, set some goals, put up an ad, flip through resumes, and interview prospects. Then, with a little luck, you’ll find your right person and work happily…

  • FYI: People Lie! Interviewing 101

    Let’s get real here: people might tell some white lies during the interview process. I’m sure that didn’t make you spill your coffee. Sure, people stretch the truth. But you should be aware that a startling number of people go far beyond white lies, and into completely fabricated events. How to spot lies, lickety split!…

  • How To Write A Great Job Ad

    Want Better Candidates? More Qualified People To Choose from? If you were to ask 100 people how they get the word out about their job openings approximately 99 would say they use job postings or classified ads. Job boards and job postings are used almost universally by companies that need to hire. Job postings can…

  • When And How To Use A Video Interview

    You’ve already heard how much I love phone interviews. Now, I want to talk about when and how to use video interviewing in your hiring process. Most people use video interviews when they are considering a remote applicant. Conducting a video interview will save you time and money. Check out this video to learn more…

  • What To Do If You Don’t Get Much Interest From Your Job Ad

    Almost everyone who has hired for a difficult to fill position has posted a job opening and gotten little to no response. No one appears to be interested enough to actually apply. Or those that do are so grossly unqualified that you don’t even understand why they would’ve taken the time to apply in the…

  • What To Cover In A Phone Interview

    NOTE: This is part 2 of 2. Click here to read the first article: Why I Recommend a Phone Interview.   As a headhunter, I am tasked with finding someone who can hit the ground running. They need to be able to perform immediately on the job. As of right now, the best indicator of…

  • 10 Simple Steps To Social Recruiting

    Want to use social media to find your next rockstar? Where do you start?  What should you do?  Let’s discover social recruiting.   1. New to social recruiting? The key to social recruiting is to figure out where your “target” recruits are online and go there.  For many people this is Facebook or LinkedIn.  For…

  • Hiring Options: Should You Hire An Independent Contractor?

    Hiring Options is a series to outline some of the different options you have for growing your team. I’ll cover W2 Employees , Freelance/Independent Contractors, and Interns. I will include things to consider before deciding what kind of employment relationship you want and where to find people once you’ve decided. A full 30% of the…