Candidates lie to recruiters for a variety of reasons. Recruiters have to expect a certain amount of lying. Some of it is even understandable. Here are some examples: George says…
Candidates often look for ways to beef-up or reframe their resumes using tactics employers won’t catch. We review how to counter these lies that candidates think they might get away with. So here…
Are speed and quality mutually exclusive concepts in recruiting? Can you find the best candidate in the shortest possible time? The answer depends on what you are seeking. Many employers…
Lots of employers, listing the top traits that they want in an executive hire, will list both leadership and vision as very important. How often do both of these traits…
“You’re just a title hunter, aren’t you?” This is an actual question/declaration made by an executive to one of our candidates recently. The exec was challenging why this recruited, employed,…
It always surprises my team when they come across a prospective candidate who is put-off or rude when a recruiter is calling to present an opportunity to them. We sit…
One of the most critical factors in evaluating a candidate’s work history is how/why they left previous jobs. As a recruiter, how you ask the question, and how you receive…
An article published on Forbes.com entitled Top Executive Recruiters Agree There Are Only Three True Job Interview Questions states that the only three questions an interviewer really needs to ask are: 1.…
We all know Steven Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. If you haven’t read it lately, take another look. The first habit, “Be Proactive” is universal – it applies to…
Cultivating Company Culture: Essential Steps for New Leaders
Building a solid company culture is one of the most critical responsibilities for new leaders. A thriving culture shapes how employees interact, solve problems, and contribute to organizational objectives. Leaders…...
The Impact of AI on Modern Recruiting Strategies Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the recruitment landscape, especially for executive search firms and companies seeking high-level talent in competitive industries. By…...
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