The National Chicken Council, which is the oldest and largest national association that represents the broiler industry, has released a set of industry-wide standards. According to an article on The Poultry.Site, the “Chicken Guarantees” were launched. as part of the NCC Chicken Check-In program. U.S. chicken consumption is currently at an all-time high. The Chicken […]
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3 More Great Tips for Working with a Recruiter
A while back, I presented four great tips for working with a recruiter . . . and now I’m back with three more!
Let’s Cut Straight to the Chase: People Hire People They Like
People hire people they like. Period. You MUST present a positive attitude. You MUST provide a positive and pleasant experience for everyone you meet.
More Does Not Equal More: a Case Study in Recruiting
A few months later, I was invited by the company’s CEO to meet with their leadership team to help with their recruiting efforts and improve their recruiting process. The first assignment was to fill the Technical Services Rep job.
Recruiting Myth #2: Recruiting is Easy
Human Resource professionals are often the ones who propagate this recruiting myth. Many HR professionals appear to resent recruiters because they see a recruiter make a call into their company, get a search, fill it in weeks, and then receive a check that equals three to six months of their salary.
Audit Your Process for Hiring Passive Candidates
There are distinct differences between a passive candidate and an active job seeker—their motivation, their approach, how they’ll respond during the recruiting and hiring process, etc. These differences are often easy to forget at the beginning of the process, but they should not be forgotten.
The ‘New Math’ of Recruiting & Hiring in Today’s Marketplace
Today’s marketplace comes with unique challenges for those companies continually seeking to hire only the best and brightest candidates. Hiring the best and brightest has always presented obstacles and challenges, but events within the economy since 2008 have created special circumstances that have made hiring superstar candidates even more difficult for some companies. The reason: […]
Common Hiring Mistakes: Neglecting to Sell the Job & the Opportunity
Adequately selling the job or opportunity to a candidate. There are some common hiring rules that should never be broken, regardless of the situation or circumstances. Unfortunately, this is all too often the case. Even during good economic times, companies often fail to sell their opportunity to those who have already shown interest. Then, during […]
Becoming a Major Player in ‘The Second Act’
“The Second Act”- men and women over the age of 55 choosing to stay in, or re-enter, the job market is growing and the impact that it’s having on the workforce is becoming more pronounced.
Interviewing: Concentrate on Two Things
When it comes to a job interview, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. There are a lot of things to do beforehand and a lot of things to remember. However, during the interview itself—the actual process of being interviewed—there are just two things on which you need to concentrate.