It’s essential to vet a headhunter before agreeing to hire them to help you with your hiring process. It’s important to find an executive recruiter who not only has a track record of success, but also has the credentials, experience, and resources to get the job done.
One of the most challenging parts of my job as a headhunter isn’t when I have to tell somebody they didn’t get the job, nor is it the hundreds of interviews I have to do every month. The most difficult part is when I have to stall willing and eager top quality candidates on behalf of a slow-moving client.
While some may be inclined to hang up the phone or delete the email immediately and go on with their day, this could be mistake. Even if your company is not hiring right now, you will likely need to hire people in the future.
The recruiting business is not without it warts. There are still many companies and recruiters using dated recruiting processes. If you are a company using these processes or if you are working with a recruiter who is out of touch with the new realities of recruiting, you could be doing yourself a disservice and missing out on top industry talents – both of which could hurt your company going forward.
While a company’s hiring managers and recruiters play a similar role in the hiring process, they often get in each other’s way, potentially impacting the efficiency and effectiveness of hiring the right person for the job
These days, people are not just looking for a job that pays the bills – they are looking for a career that aligns with their goals and interests; something that provides meaning and value to…
Reference checks are part of the hiring process. Some view them as an essential part of the hiring process; others treat them as a complete waste of time. The truth is you get out of them what you put into the process.
Each month we’ll share a little from each of the seven steps. This month: why it’s important to learn about and commit to each one of your employees’ career paths in order to keep them engaged!
Where is recruiting and job searching heading in 2016? It’s a question that companies and candidates are starting to think about as the year comes to a close. Staying on top of the latest job search trends can help companies find an ideal candidate and help job seekers get an edge in a crowded candidate pool.
