• How To Network Like A Recruiter

    If I invited you to a networking event, would you: a) make up an excuse to not to go? Envisioning pushy hustlers pitching themselves at you and mashing their business cards into your hand? b) Grab a stack of your business cards and get ready to mingle? For most people, the answer will vary a…

  • The Best Phone Interview Questions

    By now I’m sure I’ve convinced you that phone interviews are the way to go. After all, I’ve written about it a number of times. Like the post Why I Recommend a Phone Interview, and this post where I share What To Cover In A Phone Interview, and of course in my Done-For-You, Copy-And-Paste Interview…

  • WII-FM: What’s In It For Me? Recruiting Strategies That Work

    This post is part of a series called “Recruiting Strategies That Work”     It’s everyone’s favorite radio station. It’s what we’re tuned into subconsciously (or consciously) at all times. There’s no shame in it! Putting ourselves first is a survival tactic, and how we keep making big moves toward our goals.   Now, you’re…

  • 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!…