In category: Recruiting
Fear is the Mind Killer
Fear seems to be something that we have become very comfortable with. The activity of worrying about the unknown occupies a fair amount of our time from how will we handle a possible budget action months in advance or a weather pattern. We know being gripped in fear is one of the… more
The Biggest Benefit of Job Boards to Employers
There is a big benefit to a company's regular presence on job boards: branding. Before I go any further, let me suggest a working definition for branding in recruitment: the reputation/image/’slot’ the employer holds in its prospective employees’ minds. In other words, … more
Choosing a Recruiter to Help Your Job Search
How much time do you invest in your career? When it comes to purchasing big ticket items such as a car or a home, we shop around to receive the best deal. We go out of our way to introduce ourselves to multiple car salespersons, or even visit 20-30 homes before we buy. Most of… more
Recruiters, Be All That You Can Be
At the most recent recruitDC, I had the privilege to share with the recruiting community tips on how to incorporate veteran hiring into a recruiter’s mindset. The poignant beginning of this presentation was the opening by Colonel David Sutherland, former Special Assistant to th… more
5 Tips for Transitioning Military and Cleared Job Seekers When Emailing Your Resume to a Recruiter
May is National Military Appreciation Month. Each day this month we highlight articles to aid transitioning military in their job search and stories to honor our nation’s veterans. Have you ever emailed your resume to a recruiter and simply said something along the lines of … more