It has been an interesting year in the recruiting world. This has been the case not only with my practice, but also with being part of a great group of top-notch recruiters that are experiencing the same thing. I am not sure what to make of it, so your comments are definitely welcome! My first thought is that there is an epidemic of lack of manners. I listen to podcasts when I run. It sort of feels like I have a running buddy to talk to because there’s a voice in my ear. Today I … [Read more...]
Sometimes, You Just Need a “Smoke Break”
Wow, the holidays are busy! I swear every day a note comes home from school with something new that one of my children has to take in—whether it’s a present for another child or mittens for the homeless. Throw in some church activities and activities with my professional organization and general shopping . . . and this is NUTS. At my ABWA meeting last week, the topic was “Managing Your Stress During the Holidays.” There were some great tips discussed, including defusing … [Read more...]
5 Lessons We (and Our Children) Can Learn From Distance Runners
My blog seems to be evolving into a parenting/sports/business blog . . . but that’s okay. I’m amazed at how much we can learn from our kids. I spend my work days searching out candidates for my clients. Then I coach them through the interview process and coach them through the feedback that I receive. I hear all kinds of stories about why positions are open and why employees were not successful in this particular role at this particular company. This blog post revolves … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Channel Passion for Your Child into Personal Success
A ton of blog posts have been written about parents and youth sports. One of my favorites was an article about narcissistic parenting—living your life through your kids. My three daughters have participated in a lot of sports, so I’ve seen it all, including the following: The coach who almost got into a fistfight with a referee over a perceived bad call in soccer (and the referee was a kid). This was at a seven-year olds’ game. The dad standing on the side of the … [Read more...]
Stop Hiring Me as a Recruiter!
Yes, you read that title correctly. Over the years, I have found that well-run companies with an employee centric culture hire me far less than companies that don’t. Having said that, even if you’re managing in an effective fashion, there are definitely times during the hiring process when a certain expertise is required that nobody in the company possesses. Those are the best times to call an experienced search consultant and enlist their services. So what … [Read more...]
Skype, GoToMeeting, FaceTime . . . It’s Still an Interview!
Since I mainly work out of my virtual office, I do a lot of Skype and “FaceTime” interviews. This has been an interesting week of Skype interviews, so I thought I would share what NOT to do during these types of interviews. I’m going to cut these folks some slack because this was for an entry level job. Experience often brings wisdom. First and foremost, this is still an interview. That means you will need to shave and dress appropriately. You don’t have to wear a suit, but definitely … [Read more...]
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