In category: Recruiting
Recruiters Are You Chasing Purple Squirrels
The job market has gotten complicated lately – and not just for people out hunting for work. For those of us on the other side of the equation things are just as challenging -- try and remember the last time you had an honest-to-goodness “easy to fill” requirement to work o… more
When Is a Job Board Not a Job Board? When It Is an Influencer
The most recent Career Xroads Sources of Hire survey was released recently. If you are not familiar with it, Gerry Crispin and Mark Mehler have been conducting this study for over a decade. The survey looked at data from 36 companies with over 200,000 job openings to determine th… more
Job Seekers and Recruiters Miracle on 34th Street
The classic message of “Miracle on 34th Street” still resonates more than 50 years after the holiday classic aired. No matter the version you prefer you can still hear the central message: Help your customer even if it means sending them to your competition. By helping them y… more
Recruiters: How to Manage Your Talent Pipeline
With year-end budgeting and the uncertainty of government task orders, you never know if you should be recruiting or updating your resume. Great recruiters know that you are only as good as your most recent hire, and even if you are in a lull, you never let your talent pipeline g… more
Social Media Recruiting in the Defense Sector
The buzz concerning social media for promoting an employment brand and recruiting has reached a fever pitch. What was once thought not possible, namely access to social media sites at many companies and agencies, is now possible. Recently, Market Connections released their sur… more