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A Management Truism: The Very Best Lessons Usually Come From Very Bad Managers
Here’s a management truism to remember: You learn a lot more from a bad boss than you do from a good one. I was struck by this when I came across…
Did I Hear Someone Say EEO?
I exited the elevator, right into… “Oh, there you are. Do you have some time later today? I’m totally unsupported
Is Sending a Paper Thank You Note Desperate? The New Norms for Evaluating Job Candidates.
When it comes to how recruiters are evaluating candidates, the rules of the game are rapidly changing. Job interviews are becoming more intense, challenging candidates in new ways to eliminate…
The Ball Is In Our Court
This isn’t a post about women vs. men
3 Things You Never Want To Hear At The End Of An Interview
Don’t ask me how this idea came up. You know there is that awkward time right at the end of an interview when you know the interview is done, you’ve asked…
Recruiting Tech Stack: Yes, it’s a Thing.
Enabling teams and leveraging resources is at the core of what we do as leaders, whether that’s in TA or another capacity. Early on in my role, I was challenged…
You Dropped the Ball
My painful summer of 2018 as a Met fan is highlighted by their shortstop dropping the ball after colliding with an outfielder in the 13th inning of a meaningless game…
5 Truths About Detail Orientation In the People You Hire
My company gets the opportunity to be involved in thousands of hires every year. It’s an interesting test tube, especially since we help other companies hire
Is Texting Candidate Screener Questions Better Than a Real Conversation?
I think it’s common belief that it’s always best to screen a candidate “live”, either in person or over the phone. We believe that the ‘immediate’ response is always best…
Guide Towards Career Fulfillment, Not a Stupid Job Title
As people professionals we often are tasked with helping guide our candidates and employees towards the right career paths. Often I find people are either chasing job titles or pushed…