By Dan Simmons Continuing in the hypothetical situation about “Paul,” here are some tips on how to handle a courtesy interview. What to Say On the Call “Hi! My name is XX, and I’m the Director of XX at Great Employer. I was speaking with XX today and he recommended that I give you a […]
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The Art of the Courtesy Interview
The Art of the Courtesy Interview is a well-defined plan on how to develop professionals for your company outside of the standard hiring routine.
Using Power Words to Write a Great Resume
Your resume should always provide an accurate picture of yourself, your work and accomplishments. By keeping your resume updated and by using some of these words your resume should stand out amongst the rest.
The Four C’s of a Quality Recruiter
Consider the four “Cs” of a quality recruiter: character, connections, communication, and commitment.
Are You Really a Good Candidate?
Are you a Top Performer who should be in a better job? If yes, we’d like to market your candidacy to potential employers for a better situation for you. Every hiring manager and every HR rep wants to build a team of great people. In a perfect world this would be hiring the top 1% […]
The ‘WOW! Factor’
By Dan Simmons Recruiting a top-notch candidate is a lot like dating. You want to find out all about that person and you also want to present yourself in the best light possible. You get excited when you first meet such a candidate, just like after a great first date. The interview process is a […]
Choosing The Best Resume Format
A person’s resume is one of the most important pieces in what I like to call their “career advancement puzzle.” There are a lot of items to factor into keeping your portfolio, references, contacts and resume up to date.
Retaining Employees – The Easy Way
Time, effort, and planning are required for a comprehensive retention program. However, there are simple, cost-effective, and logical strategies that can prevent top employees from jumping ship without using a comprehensive retention program.
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Career
Welcome back from the holidays. You’ve probably already made your resolutions for the new year and while many people focus on some of the same time-honored resolutions (lose weight, work out at a gym, eat healthy), they don’t devote enough attention to the one area that could make a big difference in their life in […]
Hiring a Skill Set Rather Than a Record of Success
If you need an oil change, you don’t need to engage someone with a great track record in auto mechanics. You simply need someone with the core skills, the tools, and enough experience to get the job done. The reason you don’t need a great mechanic with a rich history of success is because your […]