From where I’m sitting, the single biggest downfall most organizations fall victim to when it comes to hiring exceptional talent is having unrealistic expectations because of a disconnect with the realities of the marketplace. This disconnect can be as a result of misinformation or lack of information. In particular, the areas that usually show the [...]
From where I’m sitting I’ve seen countless candidates in the market sadly miss out on great opportunities. Often times this was not because they weren’t the best candidate for the position, but rather because they unknowingly sabotaged their chances by making a mistake along the way, or maybe a few. Unfortunately there seems to be [...]
What is the point of the interviewing process? It may be slightly different depending on whether you are the hiring authority representing the company or the candidate exploring a new opportunity. In general, the goal of the company is to assess competency, fit and motivation. On the other hand, a candidate is interested in uncovering [...]
For the first time on record, the number of job openings in the United States exceeds the number of unemployed Americans — a trend that may soon give workers more leverage for pay raises. The number of available jobs in April rose 1 percent to 6.7 million from 6.6 million in March, the Labor Department [...]
Locating, interviewing and securing the very best talent is key to any great organization. While they may be useful to leverage, they alone cannot accomplish the mission. No machine or software can ever replace the most critical element to winning the war on talent... THE HUMAN ELEMENT The process of hiring superior talent can be [...]
You’ve interviewed for a position with a new company. The company likes you! - and makes you an offer. You analyze everything: career development, growth potential, salary, benefits, and intangibles. After some thought, you decide to accept the offer. You attempt to resign from your current company. Oops! It doesn’t go as smoothly as you [...]