Recruiters work hard to source just the right person, one with the mix of experience and skills that also has a strong possibility of being a culture fit. Sometimes, the leaders stalls on the decision though because the candidate seems just a little too unique, too cutting edge or too different than the rest of the team. The recruiter tries to keep the candidate warm on the idea of joining the company, but many times, the candidate is lost .
Social recruiting is about more than having a Twitter or FaceBook account.
Interview with Tim Sackett, HR pro, VP and self-proclaimed “Most Powerful Man in HR.”
Blind dates. We’ve all had them, right? You know, when you’re in a slump in between relationships and you just can’t seem to meet the “right” person. Suddenly, your mom, sister, or friend knows of someone who “would be perfect for you”. You mind begins racing with images of the worst possible people to be paired up with.
If you (as the recruiter, HR, or hiring manager) are being the magnet, then you should be able to attract the “right” candidates and repel the wrong candidates.
We all know that there are so many great conferences to attend and we just can’t possibly get to them. Learn some tips to stay connected and learning virtually.
Each person who reads this blog has business contacts. I ask you to think today of at least one person you can put Steve in contact with, one person you can pass his information to, one suggestion you can make to help Steve in his search.
In the future, there will be skills required that are beyond our current understanding, and it will require certain characteristics and personalities that are in-built in people.
