Monthly Archives: December 2009
If you want to hear no lies…
…ask no questions, the saying goes. This is partially true when it comes to evaluating candidates to fill your positions. An interview process establishes the fitness of a person to join a particular team and take on certain responsibilities. Simple, … Continue reading
Why do we do this?
Ideas are just that: ideas, until somebody finds the people who can carry them out (and the capital to finance it all). A Staffing agency understands the need, searches and finds the people and brings them to realize the idea. … Continue reading
Questions are as important as the Answers
A JD (Job Description, Requirement, SOW or Req.) is a Question: Can you find me a person with this experience, skills and personal characteristics, willing and ready to work for me at the price I am willing to pay, who … Continue reading
Art by the Sand Girl
Kseniya Simonova says: “I find it difficult enough to create art using paper and pencils or paintbrushes, but using sand and fingers is beyond me. The art, especially when the war is used as the subject matter, even brings some … Continue reading
Practical and Useful Long-Flight Survival Kit
On flights lasting 3 hours or more, I carry a Flight Pouch, consisting of: In takeout pouch Cell phone destination ear plugs emergency aspirin Excedrin eye mask face mask hand moisturizing Lip balm neck pillow noise cancelling headset pen power … Continue reading
Take it from Groucho
There is a math formula: the better the Candidate, the least time they wait for a Client to decide. Conversely, the longer they wait for a decision, the least qualified they are. These are candidates that do not have a … Continue reading
Take it from Groucho
There is a math formula: the better the Candidate, the least time they wait for a Client to decide. Conversely, the longer they wait for a decision, the least qualified they are. These are candidates that do not have a … Continue reading
How many agencies should I send this JD to?
This is an example of when more is less. On a first view, the more agencies a Hiring Manager (HM) engages in a search, the better the candidates they will get to apply for the job. A second view shows … Continue reading
Forcing a round peg into a square hole
The saying goes ‘forcing a round peg into a square hole’ as a sample of a bad idea. Nevertheless, that is often what recruiters’ attempt, sometimes repeatedly. Sometimes the pressure to find a candidate to fill a position (and earn … Continue reading
Excellent contracts that nobody can sign
Competition for business is fierce, especially in this economy. Large businesses providing Staff Aug and Consulting (IBM, Accenture, etc.) give the Clients the Agreements that will rule their relationships. Everyone else, is provided the Standard Agreement the Client wants them … Continue reading
Did You Even Read That Resume?
When a Hiring Manager (HM) reviews a submittal from a Recruiter and asks that question… something went really bad! Look no further that on your choice of Staffing Agency. With a recruiters turnover of 90% (industry average), you are likely … Continue reading
Attitude: Can You Change It?
It happened to me, more times than I would like to remember. After many hours of searching, calling and reading resumes, I identify the perfect match. All the skills, experience and credentials are present. Finally I reach this perfect Candidate … Continue reading
Attitude: Can You Change It?
It happened to me, more times than I would like to remember. After many hours of searching, calling and reading resumes, I identify the perfect match. All the skills, experience and credentials are present. Finally I reach this perfect Candidate … Continue reading
Who is a Recruiter?
What is a Recruiter? Consistent with the established principle that people are good at what they enjoy, first and foremost a Recruiter is somebody who enjoys dealing with people and more precisely, helping people. The goal of a Recruiter is … Continue reading
Relocating tips
A new job, a new city … Relocating is exciting – an opportunity for a major life change. But, if not carefully planned, it can also be expensive, stressful and a recipe for disaster. Here’re some of the major tips … Continue reading
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